COVID-19 on agenda at Peace Forum hosted by Abu Dhabi

The coronavirus pandemic will feature prominently at the Seventh Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Communities hosted by Abu Dhabi from December 7 to 9.

The virtual gathering will be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Titled ‘Human Values After Corona: Reviving Virtue in Times of Crisis’, the Forum will discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic creates opportunities for economic and social unity across the world.

Leading Islamic scholars, religious leaders and peace advocates will be taking part.

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