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The Muslim Council of Elders and Mawlana Hazar Imam held a meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday 19 October to enhance joint cooperation in promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue, empowering youth, fostering moderation, and raising awareness on the ethical use of artificial intelligence to serve humanity. Hazar Imam was accompanied by Prince Aly Muhammad.

During the meeting, His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam emphasised the depth of relations between the Muslim Council of Elders and the Aga Khan Development Network, praising the Network’s distinguished role in supporting education, culture, and sustainable development across the world. He also noted that both organisations share a common belief in the values of peace, tolerance, coexistence, and service to all people regardless of faith, race, or culture—guided by a shared vision of a more just and united world.

Hazar Imam expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Muslim Council of Elders under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, in spreading the values of dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, as well as promoting unity within the Muslim world and addressing contemporary challenges. He also conveyed his deep appreciation for his meeting with the Grand Imam in September this year, describing it as an important step toward greater collaboration and mutual understanding.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to continue dialogue and joint coordination, and to work together on developing practical initiatives that promote interfaith and intercultural understanding, support sustainable development efforts, and build more peaceful and tolerant societies. Both parties also highlighted the importance of engaging youth in peacebuilding and raising awareness about the ethical use of artificial intelligence—driven by their shared conviction that universal human values can strengthen global partnerships, build bridges between East and West, and advance a culture of coexistence and human fraternity.