Abu Dhabi – 12 November 2026 Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies is participating in the 8th edition of the National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence, organised by the Ministry of…
Abu Dhabi – 12 November 2026
Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies is participating in the 8th edition of the National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence, organised by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. The festival will take place from 13 to 15 November 2026 at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi under the theme "Growing in Unity", with the participation of 24 countries and the Republic of India as Guest of Honour.
The Center's participation this year builds on its presence at the 7th edition last year, held under the theme "Hand in Hand", during which the Center's team conducted a series of interviews and field surveys with families and visitors to measure indicators of tolerance and coexistence in Emirati society.
Over the festival's three days, the Center's programme will feature open gatherings bringing together a select group of researchers to exchange conversations and perspectives on tolerance, coexistence, family and belonging, bringing research knowledge closer to the community and reflecting the spirit of connection the festival embodies.
The Center places special emphasis on children through interactive activities and events, most notably the session "Future Ambassadors: Children's Journey into Scientific Research and Sustainability", in which children will experience scientific research and sustainability first-hand. Delivered in a simple, interactive format, the session aims to nurture curiosity, scientific thinking and the values of tolerance among young participants, in line with the Year of Family.
At its pavilion, the Center will also showcase its key research and community initiatives, including its peer-reviewed scholarly publications. It will present introductory demonstrations of the AI tools it provides to support researchers throughout the research, writing and publishing process, while offering festival visitors the opportunity to apply for free membership to benefit from its services and research programmes.
The Center affirmed that this edition's theme, "Growing in Unity", aligns with its research vision, which sees the cohesive family as the nucleus of national belonging and tolerance as the foundation for society's growth and prosperity. It noted that the festival, bringing together diverse cultures and communities, offers a rich research environment that reflects the UAE's model of peaceful coexistence.
Emirates Scholar stated that its participation embodies its vision of transforming national events into active research and community platforms that connect theoretical knowledge with real-world practice. The Center invites festival visitors and families to visit its pavilion and contribute to building scientific knowledge that serves Emirati society and supports the nation's vision of a tolerant, cohesive and sustainable society.
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