• About us
  • Community
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us
Sunday, June 26, 2022
  • Login
Dubai News TV - Dubai News
  • Home
  • UAE
    • Dubai
    • Sharjah
    • Abu Dhabi
    • Ajman
    • Ras Al Khaimah
    • Fujairah
    • Umm Al Quwain
  • REGION
    • Asia
    • South Asia
      • Pakistan
      • India
      • Bangladesh
      • Afghanistan
    • Middle East
    • GCC
    • MENA
    • Europe
    • Africa
  • Business
    • Global Business
    • Local Business
    • Markets
  • REAL ESTATE
  • Expo 2020
  • Meet The CEO
  • Horoscope
  • PR
  • more
    • Opinion
    • EDITOR’S CHOICE
    • The Big Read
    • Viewpoint
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • UAE
    • Dubai
    • Sharjah
    • Abu Dhabi
    • Ajman
    • Ras Al Khaimah
    • Fujairah
    • Umm Al Quwain
  • REGION
    • Asia
    • South Asia
      • Pakistan
      • India
      • Bangladesh
      • Afghanistan
    • Middle East
    • GCC
    • MENA
    • Europe
    • Africa
  • Business
    • Global Business
    • Local Business
    • Markets
  • REAL ESTATE
  • Expo 2020
  • Meet The CEO
  • Horoscope
  • PR
  • more
    • Opinion
    • EDITOR’S CHOICE
    • The Big Read
    • Viewpoint
No Result
View All Result
Dubai News
  • Top News
  • UAE
  • REGION
  • Business
  • World
  • REAL ESTATE
  • Entertainment
  • ENVIRONMENT
  • Expo 2020
  • FEATURED
  • Horoscope
  • Meet The CEO
  • Road To Financial Freedom
  • Opinion
  • PR
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Video Posts
Home FEATURED

Sheikh Khalifa: An icon of tolerance

by Dubai News
May 15, 2022
in FEATURED, Top News, UAE
Reading Time: 8 mins read
273 17
A A
Sheikh Khalifa
4.1k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A towering example of what a modern leader should be.

Dubai News

A true moderniser, a liberal reformer and torchbearer of founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s rich legacy, the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was also a tolerant humanitarian and a man of the people who always had an ear to the ground. His heart was with the average Emirati citizen.

RelatedPosts

Dubai: Luxury property set to double its market share in 2022

Russia to send Belarus nuclear-capable missiles within months

Taliban call for unfreezing of bank funds after deadly earthquake

It was an emotional bond that will live long after Sheikh Khalifa is gone. The late President was a towering example of what a modern leader should be, and the world’s tallest building in Dubai rightly bears his name for his achievements as President of the UAE for 18 years. As a moderniser, he was responsible for streamlining government ministries and their work.

While Sheikh Zayed built infrastructure, Sheikh Khalifa focused on nurturing communities across the UAE and the world to make them resilient and prepared for modern challenges. Ministerial reforms helped build accountability into the system of governance during his tenure. The Federal National Council was expanded and given more powers during his rule, and indirect elections were held to the legislature. Landmark legislative reforms saw more women participating in government. It stemmed from his vision of making the UAE a more inclusive and community-focused nation that put gender equality at its core. Sheikh Khalifa realised that stepping into his father’s shoes was a great responsibility. The standards were high, but he lived up to them with his vision for development that was inspired by Sheikh Zayed.

When he became President in 2004, there were many uncertainties in store. The country needed a man of wisdom, composure and calm at the helm of affairs in this scenario. And Sheikh Khalifa was just the man for this onerous task. He was down to earth and was a modest but tireless leader. His was an understated style of leadership, and it worked. The new president was also a pragmatic man, but patient, someone who firmly believed in what he had set out to do.

The building blocks of the nation were laid by Sheikh Zayed, the foundations were solid. Sheikh Khalifa’s task was to strengthen the structure of government and make it responsive to the aspirational needs of Emiratis who were growing into their roles as global citizens and slowly making a mark on international affairs. Expats were also keen on coming to the UAE in search of employment opportunities and a better future in the early 2000s, a period of much churn and migration.

The President felt government intervention and guidance in all sectors of the economy were essential, much like Sheikh Zayed’s vision. The government’s role could not be ignored in the early development of the nation. It had to become an enabler for private enterprise, set the rules and make it an even playing field. There was also much work to be done to make the administration robust in empowering communities and businesses.

Sheikh Khalifa was up to the task and prepared for his mission early in his presidency by travelling across the country, particularly to the northern emirates. It was his way of taking the government to the people and becoming more accessible to business leaders. He succeeded in both and what we see now is the process of diversification from oil that fuelled the country’s early years of growth.

Private enterprise is now booming and the country has embraced what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the knowledge economy. In geopolitics, Sheikh Khalifa had to deal with the fallout of the ‘war on terror’ in the early 2000s and the Arab Spring of 2011 that brought down regimes in Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. But the UAE, under Sheikh Khalifa, presented a new model of tolerance in an era strewn with strife. The country now has tolerance and happiness ministers. “The UAE and tolerance are two sides of the same coin and is an embodiment of people’s lifelong endeavour to achieve through history,” he said.

In a first, a Catholic Pope visited the UAE in 2019 in a sign of growing rapprochement between the East and the West via the Middle East. This spirit of tolerance has since spread far and wide, and the Abraham Accords with Israel in 2020 doused the flames that threatened the very foundations of modern civilisation. The UAE matched its words with action and funding by rebuilding communities globally.

Today, the UAE is the largest donor of humanitarian aid relative to national income, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

So what is Sheikh Khalifa’s legacy? It is the quality of life in the UAE, and a peaceful and tolerant model for the future this country offers to the world. Like he said: “Preparing for the future — near or far — starts today, not tomorrow.”

Share16Tweet10Share3Send

Get real time update about this post categories directly on your device, subscribe now.

Unsubscribe
">
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Dubai Luxury property
REAL ESTATE

Dubai: Luxury property set to double its market share in 2022

June 26, 2022
4.2k
Russia to send Belarus nuclear-capable missiles within months
NEWS

Russia to send Belarus nuclear-capable missiles within months

June 26, 2022
2.2k
Taliban call for unfreezing of bank funds after deadly earthquake
Afghanistan

Taliban call for unfreezing of bank funds after deadly earthquake

June 26, 2022
2.2k
Zelenskyy urges Glastonbury crowd to spread truth about war
Top News

Zelenskyy urges Glastonbury crowd to spread truth about war

June 26, 2022
2.2k
Industry experts say the top three categories of residency are golden, silver and retirement visas
UAE

UAE: Golden and silver visas most popular among investors

June 24, 2022
4.8k
SriLankan Airlines
Business

SriLankan Airlines looking for a strategic partner

June 24, 2022
3.6k

Popular News

  • zoom property

    Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai most popular areas as per square feet price increase

    27 shares
    Share 44 Tweet 28
  • Top nationalities continue to invest in Dubai real estate

    18 shares
    Share 50 Tweet 31
  • What do VCs look for when investing in early-stage start-ups

    28 shares
    Share 28 Tweet 18
  • Dubai home sales surged 55.9% in April

    34 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • Dubai’s luxury home market to continue its golden run in 2022

    57 shares
    Share 23 Tweet 14
  • Are you looking for an investor visa in Dubai?

    36 shares
    Share 17 Tweet 11
  • Dubai rents to pick up further in 2022

    24 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
  • Coding, automation set to drive the digital economy

    31 shares
    Share 12 Tweet 8
  • Dubai real estate retains its appeal with record transactions in Q1

    28 shares
    Share 18 Tweet 12
  • Approximately 7,000 residential units will come online in Abu Dhabi this year

    27 shares
    Share 11 Tweet 7
Currently Playing

Zoom Property Insights - How Expo 2020 is Shaping up the Dubai Property Market | Dubai News TV

Zoom Property Insights - How Expo 2020 is Shaping up the Dubai Property Market | Dubai News TV

00:03:34

Learn When is Best Time to invest in Real Estate Market

00:08:02

Managing Personal Liquidity in 7 Steps | Shailesh Dash | Dubai News TV

00:11:27

The World Plays The UAE National Anthem

00:02:13

Meet the CEO : BANKING ON RAJEEV KAKAR

00:25:20

About US

DubaiNews.Tv is a fast-growing Dubai-based digital platform that covers news, happenings and current affairs with a central focus on Dubai, UAE, Gulf, Middle East. It also features regional and international news activities in addition to exclusive reports, interviews and special videos.

info@dubainews.tv

dubainews.tv@gmail.com

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Afghanistan
  • Africa
  • Ajman
  • Asia
  • Bangladesh
  • Business
  • CPEC
  • Dubai
  • EDITOR'S CHOICE
  • Entertainment
  • ENVIRONMENT
  • Europe
  • EXCLUSIVE
  • Expo 2020
  • FEATURED
  • Featured Stories
  • Forex
  • Fujairah
  • GCC
  • Global Business
  • Health
  • heath
  • Horoscope
  • India
  • International
  • Iran
  • JOBS
  • Lifestyle
  • Local Business
  • Markets
  • Meet The CEO
  • MENA
  • Middle East
  • MORE
  • Movie
  • NEWS
  • Opinion
  • Pakistan
  • Philippine
  • Philippines
  • PR
  • Ras Al Khaimah
  • REAL ESTATE
  • REGION
  • Road To Financial Freedom
  • Russia
  • Science
  • Science
  • Sharjah
  • South Asia
  • Space
  • Sports
  • Spotlight
  • Sri Lanka
  • Startup
  • STOCKS
  • Syria
  • Tech
  • The Big Read
  • Top News
  • Travel
  • Tunisia
  • turkey
  • UAE
  • Umm Al Quwain
  • Uncategorized
  • Video Posts
  • Viewpoint
  • Weather
  • World

Recent News

Ukraine Becomes an Official EU Membership Candidate

Ukraine Becomes an Official EU Membership Candidate

June 26, 2022
Russia’s Welcome at Brics Summit Shows Disconnect With West

Russia’s Welcome at Brics Summit Shows Disconnect With West

June 26, 2022
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes’s ex-partner

Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes’s ex-partner

June 26, 2022
Moderna COVID-19 shots now an option for older kids in US

Moderna COVID-19 shots now an option for older kids in US

June 26, 2022
LGBTQ youth of faith retell their stories to inspire others

LGBTQ youth of faith retell their stories to inspire others

June 26, 2022
  • About us
  • Community
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us

© 2022 DNTV - Powered By LSG GROUP.

No Result
View All Result
  • Top News
  • UAE
    • Dubai
    • Abu Dhabi
    • Ajman
    • Fujairah
    • Ras Al Khaimah
    • Umm Al Quwain
  • REGION
    • Middle East
    • GCC
    • MENA
    • South Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Europe
  • Business
    • Global Business
    • Local Business
    • Markets
  • World
  • REAL ESTATE
  • Entertainment
  • ENVIRONMENT
  • Expo 2020
  • FEATURED
    • Featured Stories
  • Horoscope
  • Meet The CEO
  • Road To Financial Freedom
  • Opinion
    • EDITOR’S CHOICE
    • The Big Read
    • Viewpoint
  • PR
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Video Posts

© 2022 DNTV - Powered By LSG GROUP.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.