UAE to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity on May 21
20, May 2019
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- On 21st May, the UAE will celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development to highlight its efforts in promoting tolerance and cultural diversity.
- The event will coincide with the country’s declaration of 2019 as the Year for Tolerance and its hosting of many related events.
- The UAE has cultural relations with many countries and is an active member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.