Enemies of civilisation must be defeated, Mohammad Bin Rashid says

Dubai: The world is passing through perhaps its most complex and crucial phase in history, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said on Monday.

“The outcome of this phase will determine the future of the world,” Shaikh Mohammad said on the eve of the Arab Strategy Forum, to be held in Dubai.

Recalling his speech at the forum in 2004, Shaikh Mohammad said: “Back then, we mentioned the importance of change to avoid revolutions and we warned against the possibility that the theory of the ‘clash of civilisations’ may prevail. We also warned against the spread of hatred based on religion, race or sectarian differences. Today we are witnessing the consequences. We are witnessing revolutions and conflicts that have one thing in common; they are against civilisation. What is happening today is a struggle between civilisation and its enemies. To defeat evil and destructive forces, we need to stop associating them with any civilisation, religion or race as they practice killing for killing’s sake. No religious teaching or civilisation supports these practices.”

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The forum this year will see the participation of a number of decision makers, as well as political and economic leaders who will present their political, economic and social outlook for the world in 2016.