Interfaith and Tolerance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
摘要
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) may serve as a case study for recent advancements in interfaith dialogue. While relations between religious communities in the Arab world have historical roots, the past two decades have been punctuated by short-term events that have accelerated these interactions. The UAE has not been immune to regional upheavals, particularly since 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Events across the Arab and Muslim worlds have inevitably impacted the federation. The collapse of Iraq and the resurgence of interreligious antagonism spurred renewed efforts in interfaith dialogue. Initiatives such as the Amman Message (2004) and the Document on Human Fraternity (2019) highlight religious leaders’ contributions to fostering peace through dialogue. Concurrently, the UAE has implemented domestic policies to promote peaceful coexistence, emphasizing tolerance. This has involved establishing dedicated entities such as the Ministry of Tolerance, the Abrahamic Family House or the Committee of Human Fraternity.