Civilizations Alliance Delegation Visits Qatari Institutions

Civilizations Alliance Delegation Visits Qatari Institutions

Doha / Information Office / September 09

A delegation of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) visited, on its second day in Doha, a number of Qatari institutions including Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, Education Above All Foundation, and Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue.

During its visit to Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, the delegation was briefed on the role of the Center in spreading and introducing the principles of Islam and Islamic culture to non-Arabic-speaking Muslims.

Also, the delegation recognized the objectives and activities of the Education Above All Foundation to provide educational opportunities, especially in societies suffering from poverty and conflict.

The delegation was briefed on the efforts of Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue and capacity building in the area of dialogue and a culture of peace.