ISSN: 2225-8329
Open access
This research addresses the topic of peaceful coexistence and the consolidation of a culture of peace as a pivotal approach to enhancing development in the United Arab Emirates. It analyzes the conceptual and value frameworks underpinning this approach and demonstrates its relationship to social stability and comprehensive progress. The research is based on the premise that coexistence is no longer a secondary social dimension but has become a structural element in building the modern state, given its role in managing cultural and religious diversity positively, thus supporting social unity and cohesion. The research also highlights the legislative and institutional foundations, the educational and cultural role, and the contributions of civil society and the media in supporting a culture of tolerance and dialogue, considering them effective tools for translating values into daily practices. It emphasizes the integration of these dimensions in building a social environment characterized by mutual respect and trust, which directly impacts quality of life and strengthens the sense of social security and belonging. The analysis confirms that the success of this experience is linked to a clear vision that makes social peace the foundation upon which development policies are based. The research concludes that peaceful coexistence constitutes a strategic pillar for sustainable development, as it provides A conducive environment for production, investment, and innovation strengthens the social capital upon which advanced societies are built. This model's sustainability requires continuous development of policies and programs, enhanced public awareness, and keeping pace with future challenges related to social and digital transformations. Thus, peaceful coexistence emerges in the UAE experience as a long-term developmental choice, integrating ethical and institutional dimensions within a comprehensive framework.
Al-Abd Al-Jalil, K. (2020). The role of culture in supporting development, peace, and human coexistence. Strategic Visions Journal, 7(19), 104–105. Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research.
Al-Akili, H. A. H. (2020). The role of universities in promoting peaceful coexistence and rejecting violence, a socio-anthropological study (Tikrit University as a model). Sociology Journal for Social Studies and Research, 4(2), 11–33.
Al-Falah, B. O. S. (2025). Promoting a culture of tolerance and coexistence in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development, 9(2), Article 8455.
Al-Hariri, K. H. A. (2023). A proposed framework for employing digital media in Arab universities to promote and consolidate values of coexistence and tolerance among university youth. International Journal of Educational Research, 47(Special Issue), 133–182.
Al-Jubouri, Z. M. H. (2023). The culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence in Iraqi society, foundations and obstacles. In Proceedings of the UNESCO Chair Conference on Genocide Prevention Studies in the Islamic World: Peacebuilding and genocide prevention (Vol. 2, pp. 417–432). Human Development University.
Al-Karbi, N. N., Al-Salhi, N., & Al-Gharbawi, F. (2024). The role of community initiatives in analyzing peaceful coexistence in UAE society. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Civilizational Dialogue and Tolerance. Emirates Center for Research and Studies.
Al-Mutairi, H. (2021). Tolerance and coexistence with others, the UAE as a model. Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Electronic Journal, (41).
Azwan, A. A. (2021). The role of tolerance in promoting a culture of peaceful coexistence, an analytical study. Journal of Human Sciences, 28(4), 1–10.
Hassan, A. M. A. (2025). Peaceful coexistence and its role in achieving sustainable development and economic stability in Egypt. Scientific Journal of Commercial and Environmental Studies, 16(2), 716–740.
Kahal, S. (2019). Peaceful coexistence and building a culture of peace, an approach to achieving development in Algeria. Journal of Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(16), 481–515.
Khalawi, I. F., & Badiwi, M. S. (2018). The development of curricula toward promoting values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Journal of the College of Education for Women, 29(5), 3110–3116.
Khalid, M. (2026). The UAE as a living and inspiring model of the philosophy of peaceful coexistence and tolerance among humanity, the document on human fraternity as a message of global peace. Newspaper article.
Othman, Y. H. M., & Babiker, A. A. A. (2025). The role of peaceful coexistence and the culture of peace in building society and promoting human rights, Sudan as a model. Jeel Journal of Deep Legal Research, (65), 45–64.
Alnaqbi, A. K. M. A., & Ghazali, M. A. I. (2026). Peaceful Coexistence and the Consolidation of a Culture of Peace as an Approach to Enhancing Development in the United Arab Emirates. International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 16(1), 751–761.
Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s)
Published by HRMARS (www.hrmars.com)
This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. Anyone may reproduce, distribute, translate and create derivative works of this article (for both commercial and non-commercial purposes), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this license may be seen at: http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode