Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meets Muslim Council of Elders in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan met with the Muslim Council of Elders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on October 19 to strengthen cooperation in promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue, youth empowerment, moderation, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in serving humanity. Prince Aly Muhammad also accompanied His Highness during the meeting.

During the meeting, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam highlighted the strong relationship between the Muslim Council of Elders and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), praising the network’s contributions to education, culture, and sustainable development worldwide. He noted that both institutions share a commitment to peace, tolerance, coexistence, and serving humanity regardless of religion, ethnicity, or culture.

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Muslim Council of Elders Discuss Youth Empowerment and Ethical AI

Prince Rahim Aga Khan appreciated the council’s efforts under the leadership of its chairman, His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, to promote dialogue, tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and unity in the Muslim world. He also expressed appreciation for his meeting with the Grand Imam in September, describing it as an important step towards strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation.

Both sides agreed to continue dialogue and coordination and develop practical initiatives to promote interfaith harmony, support sustainable development, and build more peaceful and tolerant societies. They also emphasised the importance of engaging young people in peacebuilding and raising awareness about the ethical use of AI, noting that shared human values can strengthen global partnerships and build bridges between East and West.