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Emirates 24/7
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates 24/7
Ahmed bin Mohammed meets with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, today met with His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit. His Highness welcomed Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, wishing him continued health and well-being, and expressed deep appreciation for his efforts and Al-Azhar's vital role in promoting tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect. He praised Al-Azhar's efforts to convey the true essence of Islam, grounded in the values of goodness, coexistence, and harmony. The meeting, attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, and Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, highlighted the UAE's commitment to advancing shared human values and fostering a culture of coexistence and intercultural dialogue. Discussions also underscored the country's efforts to promote peace, understanding, and rapprochement on a global scale. The meeting also highlighted the vital role of media in promoting authentic Islamic and Arab values and in countering harmful narratives that target young people. Participants stressed the importance of equipping media professionals to confront such challenges, underscoring the media's influence in shaping societies and safeguarding cultural and ethical foundations. The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar praised the UAE's prominent role in this regard, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on both Arab and international levels. He also commended the UAE's efforts in advancing the values of Islam, and its contributions to promoting peace and development through an approach rooted in human dignity, compassion, and the pursuit of collective well-being. His Eminence also expressed appreciation for the UAE's continued attention to issues facing the Islamic world, noting that its support reflects a longstanding commitment to solidarity with its brethren, foremost among them, the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people at all levels. The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office, and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, and Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Keep the Palestinian cause burning, Grand Imam urges Arab media
The Grand Imam of Al Azhar Mosque called for journalists to focus on the Palestinian cause, citing the historical responsibility that Arab media bears. Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, highlighted the role of Arab media and its responsibility for reporting on the oppression faced by Arabs. He said the media in the Arab world should "highlight the steadfastness of this people, and its obsession with the land, and to keep the cause of Palestine burning and burning in the hearts of the peoples of the world, in the East and the West." Al Tayeb spoke on the second day of the Arab Media Summit, a three-day gathering with around 8,000 Arab media professionals attending. "The issue that the Arab media should focus on is the issue of the people of Gaza and the wars and destruction it has caused, and the terrible violations it has caused, which have been denied by the peoples of the world, and which have continued for 19 consecutive months. "I would also like to remind the free world that those who see a humanitarian crime happening must stop it immediately," Al-Tayeb said. Al Azhar Mosque is a key and historic institution in Egypt that dates back to the Fatimid Caliphate in the 10th century. The current Grand Imam, Al Tayeb, has been serving his post since 2010 after he was appointed by the then Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt Today
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Grand Imam attends Arab Media Summit in UAE
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb- press photo CAIRO – 24 May 2025: At the official invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, is visiting the UAE to participate in the Arab Media Summit. The summit will be held in Dubai from May 26 to 28, 2025, said the Egyptian Sheikhdom of Al Azhar on Saturday. The Grand Imam is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech during the opening session, in which he will underscore the vital role of media in addressing contemporary global challenges, promoting dialogue, and supporting societal values.
Khaleej Times
21-04-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Grand Imam of Al Azhar mourns Pope Francis, calls him 'distinguished symbol of humanity'
Grand Imam of Al Azhar Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb extended his hearfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to members of the Catholic Church around the world after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. Calling him "a distinguished symbol of humanity", Dr Al Tayeb said that the pope "spared no effort in advancing the mission of compassion. During his papacy, the relationship between Al-Azhar and the Vatican witnessed significant development". The Grand Imam also acknowledged Pope Francis's dedication to strengthening ties with Al Azhar and the Islamic world through his visits to many Islamic and Arab countries and through "his fair and humane stances—particularly his condemnation of the aggression on Gaza and his firm stand against detestable Islamophobia". After the late pontiff greeted tens of thousands of Catholics after the Vatican's celebration of Easter Mass on Sunday, he called again for a ceasefire in Gaza. Francis, who was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday. He was 88, and had suffered various ailments in his 12 year papacy.
The National
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Pope Francis's journeys of hope to Middle East created lasting mark
Since the earliest days of his papacy, Pope Francis viewed the Middle East not only as the birthplace of civilisations and faiths, but as a region bleeding from decades of war, occupation, extremism and displacement. His visits to the Middle East since 2013 were far more than ceremonial stopovers. They were pilgrimages guided by diplomacy. In 2014, he visited Jordan, Palestine and Israel, calling for peace and interreligious understanding at a time of deepening division. Five years later, in 2019, he became the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, attending the Human Fraternity Conference in Abu Dhabi and signing a landmark interfaith declaration with the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb. In 2021, he defied security concerns and made a groundbreaking visit to Iraq, walking through cities scarred by ISIS, praying among the ruins of Mosul, and embracing Shiite leader Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani in a rare meeting. The Pope then made a historic visit to Bahrain in 2022, becoming the first pontiff to set foot in the island kingdom. The trip centred on promoting interfaith relations, particularly through the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue. The Pope, who has died aged 88, said those visits were also acts of witness. 'I come as a pilgrim of peace seeking fraternity and reconciliation after years of war and terrorism," he declared when he arrived in Baghdad. What he said about region Pope Francis spoke about nearly every major Middle Eastern crisis, from the wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Gaza, to the political breakdown in Lebanon and the suffering of migrants and religious minorities. On Gaza, he was direct and anguished. 'This is war, this is terrorism," he said. "Even children are suffering … we pray especially for the children, who are losing their lives in Gaza.' On Yemen, where years of war and famine have devastated the country, he said: 'The cry of these children and their parents rises up to God. Let us pray for the people of Yemen, especially the children.' On Sudan, as violence engulfed country in 2023, the pontiff said: 'I am close to the Sudanese people, who are already so tried. I pray that arms may be laid down and dialogue may prevail.' Lebanon, with its fragile political system and deepening economic crisis, was close to his heart. 'Lebanon is more than a country: it is a message of freedom and an example of pluralism, both for the East and the West," he said. And on Iraq, during one of the most ambitious trips of his papacy, he said: 'The church in Iraq is a living church, courageous and full of hope. Your witness has been like a grain of wheat that dies and bears fruit.' What he said while among them Perhaps the most stirring words the Pope offered were spoken on Middle Eastern soil. In Abu Dhabi, he urged a new paradigm for interfaith relations: 'Religious freedom is not limited to freedom of worship, but sees in the other truly a brother or sister to be loved.' In Ur in southern Iraq, he brought together Muslims, Christians and Yazidis to say: 'We believers cannot be silent when terrorism abuses religion. We must walk together, united as brothers and sisters, to bring peace.' And at the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity in Abu Dhabi, he declared: 'Fraternity is the new frontier of humanity. Either we build the future together or there will be no future.'
