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    World Tolerance Summit 2019 gains momentum, more sponsors join 2-day event

    LifestyleWorld Tolerance Summit 2019 gains momentum, more sponsors join 2-day event

    The Organising Committee of World Tolerance Summit acknowledged the growing support for the upcoming event, and appreciated the participation of more sponsors.

    The two-day World Tolerance Summit (WTS held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will be held at Madinat Jumeriah Conference and Events Centre on 13-14 November, and is themed ‘Tolerance in Multiculturalism: Achieving the Social, Economic and Humane Benefits of a Tolerant World’.

    The new sponsors of the summit, an initiative of the International Institute for Tolerance (IIT), a part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, include Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi, Dubai Media Incorporated, and Tik Tok MENA among others.

    Lt-General Saif Abdullah Al Shafar, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, affirmed the ministry’s keenness on the directives of HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior to participate and strengthen collaborations with ministries, government and private bodies for the comprehensive development of the nation. He said, “We are delighted to participate in the summit that underscores the values of security, peace, coexistence and tolerance, the qualities that are instilled in us by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Al Nahyan.”

    Meanwhile, Dr Hamad Al Shaibani, Managing Director of IIT and Chairman of the Higher Committee of the WTS, thanked the great role played by the wise government led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and appreciated the support of the sponsors for the two-day global summit to promote tolerance, peace and harmony across the globe.

    Ahmed Saeed Al Mansouri, Executive Director of radio and television division at Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), said that the sponsorship for second edition of WTS embodies the vision of all radio, print and TV channels under the DMI. He said, “Our media partnership with the WTS is in line with the strategic objectives of the Government of Dubai that underlines the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Deputy Ministers, Ruler of Dubai for having constant cooperation between government departments and other institutions in the UAE.

    “We would also want to be part of creative initiatives that can highlight UAE as the global capital of tolerance aimed at deepening the values of tolerance, dialogue, acceptance of others and openness to different cultures.”‘

    He added that Dubai TV, with its radio, television and digital channels, will have a dedicated crew to cover the two-day summit.

    Meanwhile, Nora Al Marzouqi, Assistant Undersecretary for Policy and Strategy Affairs at the MoHRE, said that the summit reflects the stand of the UAE society, whose foundations are based on a set of principles and values ​​that focus on respect and empowerment of human beings. She also lauded the efforts of IIT and organisers of WTS.

    Gita Ghaemmaghami, Regional Communications Director at TikTok MENA, another sponsor of the WTS, said: “As the leading destination for short-form mobile video, our mission in the UAE and wider region is to inspire creativity and bring joy through TikTok. In line with the UAE’s Year of Tolerance, through our platform we continuously aim to spread positivity that celebrates diversity. This is why we are extremely excited to partner with the 2019 World Tolerance Summit and look forward to constantly empowering people in the UAE to express their creativity by capturing and sharing moments that matter in their lives.”

    For more details, and to register for the event, visit www.worldtolerancesummit.com

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    List of sponsors

    1. RTA – Strategic Partner of IIT initiatives, including World Tolerance Summit

    2. Office of Minister of Tolerance

    3. Ministry of Interior

    4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

    5. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

    6. Dubai Police

    7. Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi

    8. Emirates Real Estate Solutions Media Partners: Dubai Media Incorporated, NBC Group & Tik Tok MENA

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