The Careers and Alumni Affairs Office at Zayed University has recently organized an awareness-raising workshop targeting’ Tolerance in the Workplace’ issue.
A series of consecutive activities were held to inform students about the values and virtues they should have during their careers. Based on the traditions and ethical heritage of the UAE society.
Dr. Maya El Hawari, who is described as the first Emirati doctor to study academically in emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership, gave a lecture on the concept of Tolerance in general, then referred to its types and grades. She focused on how to acquire it as a life skill to deal with different scenarios on a daily bases, in the social and professional environment.
Al Hawari, who is also a university lecturer, volunteer, and community activist, and a human development trainer in happiness, positivity and Tolerance, pointed out that Tolerance is an inherent value of the UAE society. “The leadership is keen to promote it and emphasize it as a critical feature of the national identity, as well as spreading it as a principle and a consistent approach in all directions and policies.
She further explained that Tolerance derives its sustainability from a long history of coexistence with different societies Cultures and civilizational diversity, eradicating the causes of conflict and disagreement, combating hatred and violence, and helping people in need everywhere.
She highlighted the difficulties that may face an individual when misconceptions sometimes prevailed in society and highlighted how to get rid of them to be able to treat individuals without prejudice.
Sharing insights, Hind Al Khayyal, Alumni Career Development Officer, ZU, said: “Sheikh Zayed has always believed in youth and invested in their education. We at Zayed University realize that education in universities and institutes is not enough. Practical experience in the workplace complements the educational process of educated youth.” “We felt the need to work to acquire university students some of the communication skills they will need in their careers, first of which, is the value of tolerance that we celebrate this year, as one of the essential features that must be highlighted in order to be a successful individual and loved and view as a positive person in their surrounding.”
Al Khayyal further added, “The aim of such lectures is to open a window into the labor market through influential figures from the community, entrepreneurs who have overcome difficulties and built themselves equipped with will and determination, to be vivid examples of our students and our graduates.”
“It was a great opportunity to receive such influential characters, whether graduates of Zayed University or young people who have the same background as our students and started from nothing until they became “influential and leaders in their community”, as it is at the same time a way to encourage and honor them for their efforts to serve their community,” Al Khayyal said.
