Key Points

The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace and the Arab Union for Tourism Media have joined forces to promote tolerance through tourism initiatives. This partnership will include joint events, media campaigns, and heritage preservation efforts. Both leaders emphasized tourism and media as tools for fostering cross-cultural understanding. The agreement marks a strategic push to showcase Arab culture while advancing global peace.

Key Points: GCTP and Arab Tourism Media Union Sign Tolerance Cooperation Pact

  • MoU aims to boost inter-Arab tourism and tolerance initiatives
  • Joint events and media campaigns planned
  • Focus on heritage sites and cultural dialogue
  • Strengthens soft power through shared human values
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Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, Arab Union for Tourism Media sign cooperation agreement

Abu Dhabi agreement fosters tourism media collaboration to promote peace, tolerance, and Arab cultural heritage globally.

"Media and tourism are effective allies in spreading human values – Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Jarwan"

Abu Dhabi, May 3

Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace (GCTP), and Sultan Al Yehyai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Union for Tourism Media, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in the fields of tourism media and promoting a culture of tolerance and peace.

The MoU stems from the shared belief of both parties in the importance of tourism as a soft power that brings nations closer and strengthens civilisational dialogue, as well as the role of media in showcasing Arab tourist destinations while linking them to shared human values.

Under the memorandum, both parties will cooperate in organising joint events, conferences and workshops focused on inter-Arab tourism and the dissemination of tolerance through media. It also includes the exchange of expertise and specialised studies, and media coordination to promote initiatives and Arab heritage and human-centred tourist sites.

The agreement further covers collaboration in hosting forums that highlight the role of tourism media in fostering cultural convergence, and joint coordination in relevant regional and international platforms.

Al Jarwan affirmed that the partnership supports joint efforts to entrench the values of peace and tolerance, noting that media and tourism are effective allies in spreading human values and promoting people-to-people understanding.

Al Yahyai stressed the importance of this step in supporting Arab tourism media and enhancing its role in presenting the Arab world's cultural and civilisational image. He added that the agreement marks a new beginning for the integration of tourism and tolerance as influential forms of soft power. (ANI/WAM)

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is a wonderful initiative! India has so much to contribute to global tolerance through our ancient philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). Maybe India should collaborate with them too - our tourism and media sectors are quite strong. 🙏
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Rahul S.
While promoting tolerance is good, I hope they also address real issues like discrimination against Indian workers in Gulf countries. Tourism agreements are nice but we need concrete actions to protect our people abroad.
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Arjun M.
India and UAE have strong ties. Our PM Modi has worked hard to strengthen this relationship. This initiative could open more opportunities for Indian tourism professionals and media collaborations. Good step forward!
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Sneha P.
Tourism definitely brings people together! I've visited UAE and the hospitality was amazing. But true tolerance means equal respect for all cultures - not just showcasing Arab heritage. Hope they include diverse perspectives.
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Vikram J.
As someone in media, I appreciate this effort. But will they address how media sometimes spreads stereotypes? Indian tourists are often shown in bad light abroad. Maybe this council can work on balanced reporting too.
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Neha R.
Great initiative! India has so many UNESCO sites and cultural treasures. Hope this leads to more Arab tourists visiting our country. Our 'Incredible India' campaign could partner with them. 😊

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