24 Feb, 2026

The United Arab Emirates and the Architecture of Interfaith Diplomacy: Moral Conviction and Soft Power in Practice


This Insight analyzes how the United Arab Emirates has embedded interfaith dialogue within governance and diplomacy. It argues that the UAE’s approach is rooted in authentic Islamic ethical conviction, shaped by the vision of the founding president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and reinforced through contemporary jurisprudence that frames coexistence as a religious duty. These principles have been institutionalized through education, ministries, civic initiatives, and landmark projects such as the Document on Human Fraternity and the Abrahamic Family House. The Insight further contends that this moral foundation has become a strategic asset. By aligning faith-based ethics with statecraft, the UAE strengthens its domestic cohesion, enhances international credibility, and projects soft power through moral authority and appeal.

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