UAE is an Island of peace and moderate Islam, says Russian TV Channel

Abu Dhabi, April 25, 2012 (WAM) - A Russian TV channel has described UAE as "Island of peace and moderate Islam" in its new documentary. The documentary was produced by a team of the channel during their recent visit to participate in 40th anniversary celebrations of the creation of UAE federation at the invitation of the National Media Council. The famous Russian TV-anchor Leonid Mlechin headed the team and his film on the UAE was broadcast in April on the third largest Russia's TV channel on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the UAE and the USSR/Russia. In his documentary film, the author highlighted the outstanding role of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in founding basic indicators of the UAE development in all fields. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is following the course of his father paving the way for the further achievements, the author stressed. Leonid Mlechin emphasised the fact that the UAE is a true island of peace and prosperity. This is the land of interreligious peace with the dominance of the moderate Islam. One of the astonishing symbols of it has become the admirable Mosque named after late Sheikh Zayed. Striving for the sun the Russian tourists go on filling the Emirates hotels all four seasons. The film on the UAE asserted that the country is characterised with openness, tolerance and diversity. Now the UAE is set to make the best offer to win the bid to host World Expo 2020. The wise leadership led the UAE on the road of reawakening in all economic, social, political, and security fields, which qualify the country to occupy a prominent position in the international community and the world politics. Moreover, the UAE ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa in terms of empowerment of women. Working women represent 59% of the total public sector workforce, according to a study by the United Nations. The young girls strongly over number the boys in the high schools - it makes remarkable view to see them in the new Abu Dhabi university building. All those images we can find in the film. – Emirates News Agency, WAM