Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak attended the celebrations organised by the churches in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of the 40th National Day on Tuesday. Adviser for Religious and Judicial Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs Sheikh Assayid Ali Al Hashmi also attended the celebrations jointly organised by various churches in Abu Dhabi in the presence of pastors and vicars and members of the christian community. Sheikh Nahyan said that the religious tolerance in the UAE is a model for the world.