Since establishing diplomatic ties with Israel three years ago, the bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel have been progressing onward and upward.

As a further step in this rapprochement the UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Mohammed Alqattam shared that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan remains committed to promoting 'mutual respect, understanding and diversity.'

In this context, Abu Dhabi will open its first multi-faith place of worship on March 1.

Called the Abrahamic Family House and located on Saadiyat Island, the complex features a mosque, church and synagogue. It will also include a cultural center where visitors will be welcomed to worship, learn and engage in dialogue.

'The UAE has a proud history of people from diverse communities working together to create new possibilities,' said Sheikh Mohammed.

He added, 'With the Abrahamic Family House we remain committed to harnessing the power of mutual respect, understanding and diversity to achieve shared progress.'

The three houses of worship are named Imam Al Tayeb Mosque, St. Francis Church and Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue. The unique design, by Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye captures the values shared between Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

The trio of structures share the same external dimensions, each is shaped in a cube that is 30 meters in depth, width and height.

The complex aims to recount common history and build bridges between human civilizations.

It is set to be a 'physical manifestation' of the Document on Human Fraternity signed by Pope Francis and Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, during the Pontiff's landmark visit to the UAE in 2019.