The UAE is a global destination for coexistence and human fraternity

The International Day of Human Fraternity, which is celebrated on February 4 of every year, reflects the global confidence in the leading role played by the UAE in promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence and respect for others’ cultures and religions, said HE Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Health Services (EHS).

“Human Fraternity” has always been a fundamental value that makes the Emirati society special and is being strengthened on the global scale by cementing the values of brotherhood, harmony and building bridges of communication with others to enhance the common human values including understanding and coexistence. This comes in line with the UAE’s integrated system of social, cultural and civilizational concepts and behaviours, Al Olama added.

The EHS Chairman stressed that the UAE has become a global model for tolerance and fraternity, thanks to the directives of the country’s wise government, which made the country a global destination for coexistence and human fraternity.

In the healthcare sector, for example, the UAE is leading by example by guaranteeing the right to treatment, cure and prevention of diseases to everyone without any discrimination. In addition, the Ministry of Health provides many free health services including vaccination, awareness campaigns, maternity and childhood services, among others, in a manner that reflects the UAE’s values and principles and promotes the bright image of the UAE globally, Al-Olama underlined.

The UAE has become a global icon of tolerance, coexistence, and a role model for integration of cultures & civilizations

The UAE’s celebration of the International Day of Human Fraternity, which falls on February 4 of every year, reflects the human values rooted in the Emirati society and upon which the country was established, said HE AbdulRahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

This also sends a civilized and positive message to the world with the need to redouble international efforts to build a better present and forge a brighter future for all peoples, the minister added.

“We are very proud that the UAE has been a key part in the United Nations’ initiative launched to adopt an International Day of Human Fraternity, following the signing of the Human Fraternity document in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces,” Al Owais stated.

He emphasized that the UAE has set a global model for coexistence and human brotherhood, and is making every possible effort to enhance the confidence that the better is yet to come and the future holds good tidings. The UAE also pays utmost attention to consolidating human partnership, in line with the directives of the wise leadership and its initiatives focusing on tolerance and human brotherhood, following in the footsteps of the founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Luckily, the UAE’s strenuous efforts in this respect has resulted in making the country a global icon of tolerance and coexistence, and a global model for the integration of cultures and civilizations.