Educational institutions key to intra-Islamic dialogue

As part of its cultural and intellectual programme at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders hosted a seminar titled "The Role of Educational Institutions in Raising Awareness of the Importance of Intra-Islamic Dialogue," featuring Dr Khalifa Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and Dr. Tarek Shawki, former Minister of Education and Technical Education of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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In his opening remarks, Dr Al Dhaheri emphasised that the humanities represent the intellectual foundation upon which nations and civilisations are built, as they encompass values, ethics, and profound meanings.

He noted that contemporary humanities encompass fields such as sociology, psychology, and philosophy, and are essential to civilisational development, underscoring the need for their active presence in today's cultural and intellectual discourse.