The Economics of Tolerance: A Blueprint for Inclusive Prosperity
H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE
Key Note Address | The ABLF Talks | Dubai Cares Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai | November 22, 2021
Speaker Introduction
His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan serves as the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and was Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai. A leading statesman with decades of public service, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the UAE’s identity as a global crossroads where over 200 nationalities live and work together in harmony. Through his leadership, the UAE has advanced a vision where tolerance is not only a moral virtue but also a measurable driver of innovation, investment, and economic growth. As Patron of the ABLF for 20 consecutive years, His Highness has championed dialogue, inclusivity, and human values as core enablers of sustainable prosperity.
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Date: November 22, 2021
Event: Key Note Address | The ABLF Talks | Hosted at the Dubai Cares Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai | Livestreamed on the ABLF City to 27,000 viewers globally
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Executive Summary
At the ABLF Talks session themed The Future is Human, His Highness underscored that tolerance is both an ethical foundation and an economic asset. Drawing on the UAE’s 50-year journey from a young federation to a global economic hub, he argued that societies embracing diversity enjoy stronger innovation ecosystems, greater investor confidence, and long-term stability. He proposed extending the field of soft power economics to include the “economics of tolerance,” examining how inclusivity directly impacts GDP growth, competitiveness, and business performance.
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