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See - Sada Elbalad
6 hours ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Al-Azhar Grand Imam Receives Gambian Foreign Minister to Discuss Expanding Educational, Religious Cooperation
Mohamed Mandour Dr. Ahmad At-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, received Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gambia, at Al-Azhar headquarters to discuss ways of boosting Al-Azhar's religious and educational support for Gambian students and communities. During the meeting, the Grand Imam reaffirmed the deep-rooted relations between Al-Azhar and Gambia and expressed Al-Azhar's readiness to increase scholarships for Gambian students to study at Al-Azhar in alignment with the country's societal needs. He also pledged to train Gambian imams at Al-Azhar's International Academy for Training Imams and Preachers to equip them with the skills necessary to address contemporary issues, including Islam's stance on coexistence, women's rights, and confronting extremist distortions of Islamic teachings. The Grand Imam emphasized that 'the Palestinian people are enduring the worst genocide and ethnic cleansing for nearly two years, abandoned to face their fate amid an unprecedented international failure and a deeply weakened global response.' He added, 'The Zionist entity has committed horrific massacres in modern history, killing innocent children, women, the elderly, and youth, and destroying hospitals, mosques, churches, and schools. This entity has shown itself to be utterly against humanity.' For his part, Minister Tangara expressed his pleasure in meeting the Grand Imam and commended Al-Azhar's efforts in promoting the true image of Islam and supporting Gambian students. He remarked, 'We appreciate your generous support to our students at Al-Azhar and to our country through the Al-Azhar Arabic Language Center in Gambia, from which 60 students have already graduated.' He further noted that many Gambians aspire to study at Al-Azhar due to its esteemed position among the Gambian people. He praised the wisdom of the Grand Imam and his global leadership in promoting Islam's moderate principles, adding, 'You may consider me Al-Azhar's ambassador in Gambia and within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which we currently chair. We are grateful for your support and the proposal to train Gambian imams at Al-Azhar, and I will personally follow up on this initiative upon returning to my country.' read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Saba Yemen
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Al-Azhar Grand Imam: Palestinian people are facing genocide amid international inaction
Cairo – Saba: Al-Azhar Grand Imam, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, affirmed on Sunday that the Palestinian people are being subjected to genocide and ethnic cleansing, describing it as the worst in modern history. According to Quds Press, during a meeting with Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara at Al-Azhar headquarters, Al-Tayeb stated that the genocide in Gaza has been ongoing for nearly two years under unprecedented international apathy and weakness. The Grand Imam added that the Israeli enemy has committed horrific massacres, deliberately targeting innocent civilians—children, women, the elderly, and the youth—as well as destroying hospitals, mosques, churches, and schools. He emphasized that 'this entity has proven itself to be anti-humanity,' referring to the Israeli regime's practices against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories. The enemy resumed its aggression and tightened siege on the Gaza Strip in the early hours of March 18, 2025, following a two-month pause that began under a ceasefire agreement that came into effect on January 19. However, the enemy violated the terms of the agreement throughout the truce period. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Middle East
a day ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// We rely on Egypt's counsel as OIC chair: Gambian FM
CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) - Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara said Saturday his country relies on Egypt and its counsel during Gambia's chairmanship of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This came in response to a question by the Middle East News Agency during his joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. Tangara said that the talks touched on the possibility of elevating relations to a higher level, noting that he will extend an invitation to Abdelatty to visit Gambia, accompanied by a delegation of businessmen. He explained that Gambia serves as a gateway to West Africa, and Abdelatty's visit will strengthen cooperation with countries in the Global South. Tangara also noted that the Gambian Minister of Trade will visit Egypt to enhance areas of collaboration and that there will be a joint committee to explore opportunities for cooperation. (MENA) M S H/R G E
Egypt Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Today
FM meets Gambian counterpart to discuss bilateral coop.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty CAIRO - 31 May 2025: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty met with Gambian counterpart Mamadou Tangara in Cairo on Saturday to discuss expanding cooperation between the two countries. The meeting marked 60 years since Egypt and Gambia established diplomatic ties. Abdelatty noted that Egypt was among the first nations to recognize Gambia after its independence in 1965. The talks addressed agriculture, fisheries, health, and education, with both sides agreeing to promote investment and private-sector engagement. During the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to President Adama Barrow, while Tangara delivered a message in return. The ministers also discussed the upcoming opening of a Gambian embassy in Cairo.
Egypt Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's FM will meet with UN former chief, Gambian Foreign Minister in Cairo
CAIRO – 30 May 2025: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty will meet with Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Saturday in Cairo, according to a statement issued by the Ministry on Friday. Additionally, Abdelatty will attend the Tripartite Meeting on Libya (Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria). Then, he will with Gambian counterpart Mr. Mamadou Tangara. The meeting will be followed by an expanded discussion session and a joint press conference. Afternoon, Abdelatty will receive Senator Tim Sheehy, Member of the US Senate Armed Services Committee.
