RIYADH: The Fourth National Dialogue Forum, organized by the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, will begin on Monday under the title “The role of governmental authorities and institutions of society in promoting tolerance.” Scholars, officials and specialists will take part in the event, which will be held at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh. The opening session will discuss the cultural, social and religious aspects of tolerance and the acceptance of others. The second session will focus on the media’s role in promoting humanitarian values, while the third will be held under the title “The role of education in promoting humanitarian values and protecting the societal fabric.” The forum will tackle several themes, such as the role of governmental authorities and civil society organizations in spreading tolerance, promoting the concept of dialogue and harmonious cohabitation. The third theme will focus on tolerance within international organizations and conventions, and the fourth will shed light on the Kingdom’s efforts in spreading the culture of dialogue and tolerance. The fifth will feature international experiences and approaches between peoples to spread tolerance. The event is an extension of the center’s efforts to highlight the importance of tolerance and its role in promoting peaceful cohabitation and finding common grounds for all the groups of the society, which can effectively contribute to social peace by stressing the importance of respect for difference and diversity. This will help improve human societies and enhance their economic and social prosperity.