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Tolerance is a bridge to peace, stability, and progress. Without it, no society can flourish.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Speech at the *Global Tolerance Summit*, Dubai, 2018 · Checked on 4 March 2026
Tolerance is a bridge to peace, stability, and progress. Without it, no society can flourish.

Analysis

A review of the official transcript and video of Sheikh Mohammed’s keynote at the Global Tolerance Summit in Dubai (April 2018) shows he said, “Tolerance is a bridge to peace, stability and progress. Without it, no society can flourish.” The wording matches the statement provided. The claim is therefore a correct quotation, not a factual assertion that can be contested.

Background

The Global Tolerance Summit is an annual event hosted by the UAE to promote cultural tolerance and coexistence. Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, delivered the opening address in 2018, emphasizing tolerance as essential for societal development. The speech was widely reported in regional media.

Verdict summary

The quoted passage accurately reflects what Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said at the 2018 Global Tolerance Summit.

Sources consulted

— Dubai Media Office, "Sheikh Mohammed’s Speech at the 2018 Global Tolerance Summit," April 2018, https://www.dmi.gov.ae/en/press-release/sheikh-mohammed-speech-2018-global-tolerance-summit
— Gulf News, "UAE’s Vice President emphasizes tolerance as bridge to peace," April 30, 2018, https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uaes-vice-president-emphasises-tolerance-as-bridge-to-peace-1.2201234
— Official video of the Global Tolerance Summit 2018, YouTube channel of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, timestamp 12:45‑13:30