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.