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UAE a sublime standard for tolerance

15 Mar 2021

The praise from Arab Parliament Speaker Adel Abdulrahman Al-Asoomi for the UAE’s culture of forbearance is heartening, to say the least. The nation promotes dialogue, coexistence, acceptance and tolerance, and...

Rationale behind law on inter-faith marriages

04 Jan 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party government of Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state, has enacted a law criminalising inter-faith marriages performed without state approval. The law, which ostensibly aims at prevention...

UAE an overarching umbrella for all faiths

24 Dec 2020

Despite the ominous, overwhelming presence of the coronavirus the world over, millions of people from various religions visit the UAE to spend their holidays. This is because the country lays...

UAE sets new rules for those visiting Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah

12 Nov 2020

Iman Sorour, Staff Reporter The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) on Wednesday announced a package of general regulations for Umrah performers arriving in Saudi Arabia within...

Four detainees embrace Islam in Sharjah

11 Nov 2020

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter Four detainees of different nationalities embraced Islam before the judicial authority at the Dibba Al Hisn and Al Dhaid police stations in the presence...

VIDEO: Worshippers gather at mosques for prayers across UAE with strict guidelines

01 Jul 2020

Syed Shayaan Bakht, Staff Reporter The faithful thronged mosques and places of worship across the UAE on Wednesday after the authorities opened it with strict guidelines and measures. Videos...

Prayer to end coronavirus a marvellous initiative

16 May 2020

While it is tiring to read about the coronavirus every single day, it’s quite heartening to read about the Pray for Humanity initiative by the The Higher Committee for...

UAE will have church, mosque and synagogue in one location

21 Sep 2019

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has held its second meeting at the New York Public Library in which they shared with stakeholders their mission to progress a culture...

Dubai mosques to offer scientific courses

23 Aug 2019

Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter As part of its continuous efforts to spread cultural and religious awareness among the various strata of society including mosques visitors and students, the Department...

Bollywood star quits acting over Islamic faith

01 Jul 2019

A Bollywood actress who starred in India’s highest-grossing movie said she is quitting acting because it is incompatible with her Islamic faith, sparking a social media storm. In a...

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