Look Into the National Identity of UAE on the “International Tolerance Day”

 Tolerance is one of the greatest qualities of humanity and if a country follows this appreciable deed in the following sectors then it can be considered as the Pharos of tolerance and the exhibitor of peaceful world, which are culture, religion, gender, political views, migrants/immigrants, and sexual orientation. To celebrate this UNESCO declared a day as “International Tolerance Day” which would be celebrated annually on November 16 and each year they celebrate with the theme based on the plight of the contemporary world. 

The theme of 2024

This year, 2024, the theme of “International Tolerance day” focussed on “Promoting Respect and Understanding Worldwide”. This theme covers the global crisis which has been going for the past few years over the women and children in blood and flesh.

UAE – The Land of Tolerance

The UAE (United Arab Emirates) is a blend of both modern and cultural elements which makes this look luxurious and culturally rich. The things that captivates any visitors who is in or far from the UAE are, the well-equipped modern infrastructure, world-class lifestyle, skyscrappers, luxurious hotels, shopping, tourism reflecting culture and futuristic technologies. They are traveling ahead with the visionary plans and goals for a better future.

Supreme Destination for Asian Expats

UAE, is one of the countries with highest number of tourist visits every year. Based on the reports in 2023, over 44 million international tourists have visited UAE and the famous destinations in it. In which the visit of Asians is estiamted as 1.54 million. The major factor for the higher number of Asian visit is the business-friendly environment, and high quality of life. The visit is expected to increase twice in the forthcoming years. Here are the lists of most attractive destinations in UAE of Asians,

• Dubai
• Al Karama
• Jumeirah Lake Towers
• Burj Khalifa
• Dubai Mall
• Palm Jumeirah
• Al Reem Island
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Sharjah
• Ajman Corniche
• Museum Of Future
• Dubai Marina

Business-Friendly Environment

The government of UAE is offering varieties of business-friendly environment for the Asian entrepreneurs and SMEs (Small-Medium sized Enterprize).

• 40 free zones with 100% of ownership of the entrepreneurs  with the tax benefits like tax exemptions at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
• They offer Glden Visa for investors and entrepreneurs and assure them long-term residency with business stability.
• They strongly promote the foreign investment.
• Online Licensing Options for the interested Asian entrepreneurs.
• They offer reliable funds to support the entrepreneurs with adequate resources under ADIO (Abu Dhabi Investment Office) and Dubai Future Accelarators.
• Dubai SME, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center are set to deliver guidance and mentorship for the SMEs.

Vibrant Cultural Land

The UAE, never underestimate the culture of other regions and they celebrate them with many cultural events which invites both their citizens and visitors around the world. It is estimated that there are two hundred nationalities reside in UAE, and they celebrate their art, music, cuisine and festivals together. This is one of the significant examples that UAE can be labelled as a tolerant country. The sites which are accredited by UNESCO for its cultural significance are,

• Al Ain
• Pearling Town
• Dubai Creek

In 2024, many events which celebrated the diverse people, culture, art, and music are “Emirati Women’s Day, Middle East Summit on Social Inclusion, Access Abilities Expo, Dubai Art Season, Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert Festival, and Sheikh Zayed Festival”.

Education and Career Growth

The UAE is well-known not only for its culture and technology, they are providing a world-class education in all the educational institutions. They provide the curricula in international standard and anyone can learn the degrees which are globally recognised. Technical, vocational and skill-based education is also provided to everyone without any inequality. Currently, their academics focuses on the STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Since, the population of SouthAsians is estimated as 59% the possibility of a progressive career in the UAE is higher with the professional opportunities given by them. The business-friendly policy which has the relaxations in the taxes for the future entrepreneurs and SMEs, they bestow vast opportunities to the experts who are highly-qualified in the sectors like information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare, finance, banking, construction&engineering, tourism, hospitality, and startups.

Safe and Welcoming Society

If the above mentioned facilities attracted you and sparked any idea of settling in UAE then, it is the right choice for you and your family. Because, UAE secured the second place in the lists of most safest country among the 163 nations around the world, based on the statistics released by the Safety Index. The UAE is celebrated by the residents who are Asians ans South Asians, with the percentage of the increasing Asian population in UAE you can acknowledge it is the safest and best country to settle down in future. The Golden Visa, Free Zones, and the Tax incentives are the most beneficial schemes introduced for the people who wish to settle down in UAE.

All these factors assures that the UAE is the best country who embrace the multi-cultural people who visit or settle down in their cultural rich land.