The UAE’s (In)tolerance Conundrum

What is it about?

In the UAE case, the question of tolerance, as it has currently been approached by different institutions, is closely related to the developments surrounding the 2011 Arab Spring. However, the country’s emphasis on tolerance as a matter of security and state stability, but also as a foreign policy tool and way of attracting investment is juxtaposed with the persistent citizen-foreigner gap and instances of discrimination, which undermines the essence of tolerance. This research prompts some key inquiries that could assist future policymaking, by stressing the importance of periodic reviews and accountability to ensure that the UAE’s tolerance policies result in positive change.

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