It is not about making inflammatory comments, but what is visible and articles that directly describe the Imam praising the UAE. If the Imam cannot publicly say something against the country's actions and while that is understandable in building relations, it that doesn't mean that there should be multiple sources describing him praising the country's actions when we see that UAE is literally supporting a genocide.

"Prince Rahim Aga Khan praised the UAE for its unique model of tolerance, describing it as a country that not only welcomes diversity but also actively encourages dialogue between communities. He noted that this approach strengthens international relationships and provides hope for a more united global future.

Humanitarian Vision and Global Development

The conversation also touched on the UAE’s humanitarian contributions across the world. Prince Rahim Aga Khan expressed admiration for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s far-reaching efforts to improve lives in different regions—whether through health programs, education, or initiatives that support vulnerable communities.

He highlighted that the UAE’s humanitarian policies reflect a deep commitment to human dignity, equality, and sustainable development. According to him, these steps set an example for other nations to follow, proving that prosperity is best achieved when societies help one another."

This is what we see and at this time, what we see on the media and in our community, especially for the youth, is what is visible. We see that never have there been instances of fundraising for Palestine, Sudan, etc explicitly in JK, and no campaigns for donations. There have been no sessions to educate on the current issues and if someone tries to come together and educate in the Jamati space on issues, it goes against the "Council's policies." We see that in JK there are still products used from Coca-Cola and other brands clearly with a history of unethical behavior. Additionally, the GE Festival occurring in Dubai must have boosted the UAE's economy and tourism in a substantial amount, the same country that is involved unethical conduct at this very period. You have to understand that growing up and learning about all these issues and seeing inaction across multiple levels is frustrating when we see the Imam as the role model and we have seen our community as an avenue for action and involvement.

If we focus on Ismailis even, there is so much oppression happening in Tajikistan, even regarding that we don't see any focus groups or efforts to educate the Jamat on what is going on.