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Tolerance and Coexistence
Dubai is a global model for tolerance and coexistence, bringing together diverse nationalities from around the world who live and work in harmony. Guided by the vision of its leadership, the city promotes values of acceptance, dialogue, and mutual respect across cultures and religions. Landmarks such as the Tolerance Bridge and cultural hubs including the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding reflect Dubai’s commitment to fostering inclusivity.
The Year of Tolerance 2019
The UAE declared 2019 as the Year of Tolerance to highlight the UAE as a global capital for tolerance. The Year of Tolerance focused on five main pillars:
Deepening the values of tolerance and co-existence among cultures.
Solidifying the UAE as the global capital for tolerance.
Implementing multiple cultural programmes and make contributions to build tolerant communities.
Having legislative and policy-oriented objectives that enhance cultural and religious tolerance via dialogue.
Promoting tolerance through targeted media initiatives and projects.
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Anti-Discrimination
Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2023 concerning Combating Discrimination, Hatred and Extremism prohibits contempt of religions, all forms of discrimination, hatred against individuals or groups, and extremist ideologies.
The law prohibits and penalizes:
Attacks on religious beliefs, rituals, and sacred elements
Distortion, damage, desecration, or insult of holy books
Disrespectful behavior towards prophets, places of worship, cemeteries, graves, and associated spaces
Actions or expressions that may result in discrimination
The law defines extremism as any action carried out by individuals or groups, driven by ideologies, values, or principles, that disrupt public order, show contempt for religions, promote discrimination, or incite hate speech.
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