Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence organised various activities in partnership with both government and private institutions, along with broad participation from the UAE community and workforce, to celebrate International Workers Day.
The activities were held under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, as well as a number of ministers, senior officials, and leaders of the private sector in the country. The performances aimed to spread the message of tolerance, coexistence, and acceptance of all segments of society, including workers.
Sheikh Nahyan commented that “I am both honored and delighted to be with you today to celebrate International Workers Day. In fact, our celebration today is a celebration of the United Arab Emirates itself – a country that values all contributions to its development and progress. By sponsoring this celebration, the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, in cooperation with KEZAD and other community partners, reaffirms our deep values of respecting and understanding the many different cultures and backgrounds of people living and working in our country.
The Minister further recognized distinguished workers in sports, art, and creativity. Additionally, the celebration included entertainment shows, competitions, and prizes for UAE workers. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and the country’s business community and major investors attended the three-hour celebration.
The event recognised the artistic, sporting, and creative talents of UAE workers by honouring distinguished ones and celebrating their positive role in the country’s economy.
The celebration featured various performances, such as an artistic performance by the Abu Dhabi Indian School titled “One Family,” a creative performance by NYUAD students named “Coexistence Behaviour,” a musical performance by Saadiyat Operative Village called “Coexistence Flourishes the Future,” and a performance by the Ministry of Tolerance named “Voices of Tolerance Choir.”