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Bahrain News Gazette
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister Meets President of Arab Thought Forum in Riffa
Riffa: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the President of the Arab Thought Forum, at Riffa Palace. The meeting underscored the ongoing partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. According to Bahrain News Agency, Prince Salman bin Hamad welcomed Prince El Hassan bin Talal, emphasizing the cooperation and strategic partnership between the two nations. The discussion focused on the shared commitment to further develop this bilateral relationship, with the aim of achieving mutual goals that benefit both nations and their citizens. Prince Salman bin Hamad also recognized the contributions of the President of the Arab Thought Forum in promoting Arab initiatives in culture and literature. This meeting was also attended by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen).
Daily Tribune
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
HRH Prince Salman highlights Bahrain and Jordan's shared vision for progress
TDT | Manama His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, highlighted the shared commitment between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to continue developing bilateral partnership. He emphasised that this aims to achieve common goals and aspirations that benefit both countries and their people. HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he met yesterday with His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, President of the Arab Thought Forum, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister welcomed HRH Prince El Hassan to Bahrain, noting the cooperation and strategic bilateral partnership. HRH Prince Salman affirmed the efforts made by HRH Prince El Hassan in strengthening Arab efforts in the fields of culture and literature. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), also attended the meeting.
Jordan Times
15-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
ASEAN Colloquium explores regional cooperation, future priorities
ASEAN's core objectives are to foster economic growth, social progress, and cultural development (Photo by Sophie Constantin) AMMAN — A colloquium titled 'The ASEAN Journey: Background, Reflections, and Priorities' took place on Wednesday at the Arab Thought Forum, jointly organised by the ASEAN Committee in Amman and the Arab Thought Forum. The event aimed to promote ASEAN's role and efforts in maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity in the Southeast Asia Region, while also provided insights into the key priorities and deliverables of Malaysia's Chairmanship. The speakers included Ade Padmo Sarwono, Ambassador of Indonesia and Mohamad Nasri Bin Abdul Rahman, Ambassador of Malaysia. Additional contributions came from Supark Prongthura, Ambassador of Thailand, Wilfredo C. Santos, Ambassador of the Philippines and Nurunnajibah Adanaan, Charge d'Affaires of Brunei Darussalam. Founded in 1967 by Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore, ASEAN has since expanded to include Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. Its core objectives are to foster economic growth, social progress, and cultural development through enhanced trade and investment among member states, strengthen regional peace and stability by promoting unity and ASEAN centrality, encourage regional collaboration and mutual assistance by fostering a culture of sustainability in all dimensions, support the study of Southeast Asia, and enhance cooperation with other regional and international organisations. Under Malaysia's chairmanship in 2025, the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability' was officially unveiled by the Malaysia prime minister during the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN summits in October 2024 in Vientiane, Laos. Malaysia's leadership aims to empower society through social and economic justice while ensuring long-term sustainability and well-being. ASEAN faces challenges including geostrategic shifts, conflicts in Myanmar and the South China Sea, climate change, development gaps, and other emerging global trends. Moving forward, ASEAN seeks to recalibrate its priorities to remain resilient, dynamic, and responsive, ensuring that the people remain at the centre of the regional integration process. ASEAN has also expressed "grave concern" over the war in Gaza and the Middle East, condemning attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The organisation welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and urged its immediate and comprehensive implementation. ASEAN called for the unconditional release of all hostages, especially ASEAN nationals, and urged all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution in pursuit of a two-state solution. ASEAN also emphasised the need to intensify humanitarian assistance, including restoring UNRWA's role in supporting those in need. As Malaysia leads ASEAN in 2025, its priorities "must be transformative and impactful," ensuring that inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability remain central to the ASEAN Community agenda. A whole-of-government approach is needed to coordinate national efforts across ASEAN's three pillars of cooperation. Collaboration efforts with ASEAN partners should be explored and identified in advance to strengthen the organisation's global engagement and regional leadership.
Jordan News
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
The Secretary-General of the Arab Thought Forum gives a lecture on "Transformations of Thought from the Printing Press to Artificial Intelligence"
Amman – The Jordanian Association for Political Science organized a discussion session on Saturday titled "Transformations of Thought from the Printing Press to Artificial Intelligence," where Dr. Al-Sadiq Al-Faqih, Secretary-General of the Arab Thought Forum, Arab and Islamic thinker, and diplomat, delivered a lecture at the association's headquarters in Amman. اضافة اعلان The session included participation from association members, political science academics, and journalists, where discussions centered on the rapid technological advancements, particularly those related to artificial intelligence, in the context of transformations in thought. Dr. Al-Faqih talked about the key transformations of thought from the printing press to artificial intelligence, highlighting technological progress and its profound impact on the liberation of human thought. He noted that rapid innovations observed in communication technologies led to significant changes in human cognition and the ways individuals communicate with each other. He pointed out that amid these ongoing changes, people constantly reflect on the transformations happening around them and actively participate in these processes, often without full awareness of the final results of their participation. He explained how, similar to the emergence of the book in Western societies, these new ways of thinking and reflecting were not possible in predominantly oral societies in the past. He emphasized that the emergence of these new types of power relations played a critical role in shaping new patterns of social systems. A comprehensive review of historical data reveals that the transformations observed in communication always lead to the appearance of new forms of relationships, shifting perceptions, and evolving individual identities. Dr. Al-Faqih also discussed the ethical and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence, which has become a central and noticeable transformation in the social and cultural landscape. He noted that the digital transformation, which emerged as a profound shift in thought itself, has made AI systems not just tools or applications but an integral part of our daily lives, used for various purposes. He added that AI systems significantly influence our daily lives and shape our thoughts in countless ways, urging the importance of taking time for critical thinking about these technologies. Meanwhile, Dr. Khaled Al-Shneikat, President of the Jordanian Association for Political Science, presented the technological developments that have revolutionized human societies and transformed the essence of human life. He pointed out that the starting point was the reflection and contemplation on the life of society, followed by technological development, which contributed to the fundamental change in human life, with artificial intelligence being a key first step. He stated that society is on the verge of a major change due to the rapid transformations and the significant communication advancements that have integrated societies with each other, amplifying the thinker's influence on people's lives through their ability to reach a larger audience.
