The United Arab Emirates today joins the global community in celebrating the International Day for Tolerance, observed every year on 16th November by the United Nations.
Interior of Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue in Abu Dhabi © Abrahamic Family House
The United Arab Emirates today joins the global community in celebrating the International Day for Tolerance, observed every year on 16th November by the United Nations.
For the UAE, however, tolerance is not just a theme for a single day, it is a core value woven into the nation’s identity, governance, and way of life.
The Emirates stand out in the Arab world as a unique model of peaceful coexistence, religious openness, and diplomatic inclusiveness. Home to more than 200 nationalities living and working side by side, the UAE has built a reputation as a global hub of dialogue and understanding.
This spirit of openness is vividly embodied by The Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, a landmark that houses a mosque, a church, and a synagogue within one complex. The site symbolizes mutual respect among the world’s three major monotheistic faiths and represents the UAE’s vision of harmony across religions and cultures.
On the diplomatic front, the UAE has also taken historic steps to promote regional peace through the Abraham Accords, establishing relations with Israel while maintaining dialogue with nations across different political and cultural spectrums.
The country’s leadership has consistently emphasized that tolerance is strength, and that diversity, when embraced, can become a source of unity rather than division.
As the world grapples with rising polarization, the UAE continues to champion a message that tolerance, coexistence, and dialogue are not ideals — they are the foundations of a stable and forward-looking society.
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