Representatives of each faith provide a brief overview of its migration to the UAE in the early 1960s and 1970s with an understanding of its rituals resulting in an engaging and informative read. Envisioned by Reverend Andrew Thompson from the Anglican Church in Abu Dhabi, the book is the first of its kind delivering an important message of tolerance; a testament to the country’s highly tolerant views and acceptance of a very diverse group of people who come from all over the world.
About the Authors
Reverend Andrew Thompson was born in the UK where he studied behavioral sciences and Islamic communities. He moved to Jordan in 1990 to work with Palestinian youth and later to Dubai as an Anglican Church youth worker. He trained as a Church of England priest in the UK, getting ordained in 2000, later moving back to the Middle East to Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and then to Kuwait in 2006, where he was the chaplain of the local parish of St Paul’s. In the UAE, he has been pastor of St Andrew’s Church in Abu Dhabi since 2010 and was awarded the MBE in 2011 for services to human rights and promoting interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims.
About the Publisher
Established in 1979, Motivate Media Group operates in partnership between Ian Fairservice and H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer. With a staff of over 200 experienced professionals based out of the Dubai headquarters, Abu Dhabi and London offices, Motivate’s wider publishing expertise includes award-winning print and digital titles such as What’s On, Emirates Woman and Gulf Business. As well as books and magazines, Motivate also produces content across other platforms including video, digital media, cinema and events.
