CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Upholding the UAE’s status as a global capital for tolerance The year 2019 was proclaimed as “The Year of Tolerance” by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which placed emphasis on creating a tolerant society and underlining the significance of human communication.

Detailed explanation-2: -With more than 200 nationalities living peacefully and successfully in the UAE, the UAE society has been an undisputed example of being a tolerant and inclusive country. Now, the Federal Government is keen to promote acceptance and understanding as core values of the society.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ‘Covenant for Million Tolerant’ invites individuals to be tolerant with themselves, surrounding people and society at large. The covenant highlights tolerance as a means of life. Zayed House for Islamic Culture sends a certificate of appreciation by e-mail to every individual who signs the covenant.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, until 2020 as Ministry of Tolerance (Arabic: ), is a government ministry in the United Arab Emirates that is in charge of regulating and maintaining religious tolerance and coexistence between various indigenous and overseas communities in the country.