Consul General Majid Al-Suwaidi on the Pope's Visit to the UAE

February 26, 2019

In an interview with Currents News, a Catholic news program airing on NET-TV, Consul General Al-Suwaidi discusses the UAE's long relationship with the Vatican ahead of the Pope's visit to the UAE.

"The UAE is a very tolerant and open society where people are free to worship and practice their religion. We have more than 40 churches, 700 Christian ministries and people of many different faiths," he said.

Recap of the Papal Visit via The National

February 6, 2019

It was a time for the Pope and his people, when ceremony and diplomacy were set aside at last for the shepherd of more than a billion Roman Catholics to minister to his flock.

Watch: Pope Francis Celebrates Mass in Abu Dhabi

February 5, 2019

Ambassador Al Otaiba Op-Ed: “Why We Invited the Pope to the Arabian Peninsula”

February 2, 2019

This weekend, a historic meeting of faiths takes place in Abu Dhabi. This is how we fight extremism and promote tolerance.

Louvre Abu Dhabi Reception in New York Celebrates Global History, Humanity and Culture

October 29, 2018

New York – October 25, 2018 – The Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in New York and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy hosted a panel discussion and reception in New York City celebrating Louvre Abu Dhabi and its significance to the region as a symbol of openness, tolerance and inclusivity. The discussion highlighted key achievements of Louvre Abu Dhabi since its opening in November 2017 and provided insight on the museum’s vision for the future.

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