Introduction
A recent announcement has revealed that the year of 2019 will be
the UAE Year of Tolerance. In a nation which consists of 90%
expatriates, the number of different cultures and types of people
is hugely varied, and thus tolerance is a key to ensuring
appropriate integration of everyone as well as the fact that it
will allow for fair treatment for all.
The announcement of a year geared towards tolerance is not the
only thing that the government revealed. Further to this, a
committee is to be set up to drive this goal and ensure all groups
and entities abide by it.
Tolerance Committee
The announcement of this committee was by His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President of the UAE.
Their goal is to ensure that the tolerance aims are met and follow
the seven outlined principles. These are:
