Sharjah a powerful model of tolerance, co-existence

During a meeting recently held at Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR) headquarters, collaborative avenues were discussed between DGR and the UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

This dialogue focused on promoting human values, strengthening principles of cultural understanding, and enhancing societal diversity; in support of the UAE's national strategies and alignment with Sharjah's developmental vision and mission.

In attendance were Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of DGR, and Rashid Ibrahim Al Nuaimi, Adviser to Strategic Planning and Institutional Performance Management from the Office of the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.

The meeting agenda featured introductory presentations from both entities, followed by a review of key government initiatives aimed at reinforcing the values of tolerance and coexistence, and strengthening the government's role as an incubator for these values. Among the highlighted initiatives were the 'Government as an Incubator of Tolerance' and the 'Pulse of Tolerance' Award, both of which contribute to knowledge exchange, institutional best practices, and the cultivation of a culture of tolerance across individual, institutional, and societal levels.

A UAE VISION BASED ON MUTUAL RESPECT: