Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
Mona Khalifa Hammad, head of the Parliamentary Division Group of the Federal National Council, participated in the regular meeting of the heads of the Shura, Representatives, National and Nation Councils in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Sheikha Al-Kaabi, a member of the group, yesterday, in the Qatari capital, Doha, in a symposium entitled “Cultural Diversity and the Challenges of Change.” “The Role of Legislative Councils in Preserving the Gulf Identity,” which was organized by the Shura Council in the sisterly State of Qatar, with the participation of members of the Gulf legislative councils.
Mona Khalifa Hammad explained, in the intervention of the Emirati Parliamentary Division, that since the founding of the United Arab Emirates by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the Emirates has been keen to uphold and enhance the values of cultural diversity as it is a tributary to development and progress and enriches the cultural and societal scene. And the country’s economy, as about 200 different nationalities live on its land, and therefore the wise leadership of the Emirates was keen to provide the appropriate environment for all these cultures to interact and integrate together for the sake of joint cooperation for the good of all, thus turning cultural and cognitive diversity into an advantage and an addition to the capabilities of our beloved country, which has become a global example and model. Because of the importance of cultural diversity. She pointed out that the position of Minister of Tolerance was created in 2016, in order to support and enhance cultural and cognitive diversity.
One of the manifestations of cultural diversity in the UAE is its legislation and internal regulations, which is embodied in the recent amendments to the personal status laws, in addition to embracing international festivals and conferences that support cultural diversity, such as Expo 2020, sports competitions and international games.
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