Dr. Ali El Saman Award Ceremony: Promoting Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue
The Christian-Islamic Center for Understanding and Partnership hosts the second edition of the Dr. Ali El Saman Award, celebrating works that strengthen interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding
🏆 A Global Celebration of Dialogue
The center hosts the second edition of the Dr. Ali El Saman Award today at 7 PM, attended by ambassadors, senior diplomats, Al-Azhar scholars, and Christian and Islamic religious leaders, honoring Dr. Ali El Saman’s contributions to bridging cultures and religions 🌍💫.
📜 Award Goals and Legacy
The award recognizes written, artistic, and social initiatives that promote citizenship, diversity, and understanding, continuing Dr. El Saman’s lifelong dedication to combating extremism and fostering interfaith peace 🕊️✨.
The ceremony commemorates the 2002 signing of the dialogue agreement between the Anglican Church and Al-Azhar, celebrating historic achievements in interfaith dialogue.
🌟 Distinguished Career and International Roles
Dr. Ali El Saman held prestigious positions in Egypt and Europe, including President of the International Association for Dialogue Between Cultures and Religions, advisor to President Anwar Sadat for foreign media, and advisor to the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar for interfaith dialogue. He was awarded Officer of the French National Order of Merit 🇫🇷🏅.
He facilitated landmark agreements between Al-Azhar and the Vatican in 1998, and Al-Azhar and the Anglican Church in 2002, paving the way for the Human Fraternity Document signed by Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayeb and Pope Francis ✨🤝.
👥 High-Level Judging Panel
The jury includes eminent figures such as Dr. Ali Gomaa, Dr. Mostafa El Feki, Dr. Sami Fawzy, Dr. Mounir Hanna, Dr. Ahmed Zaki Badr, Dr. Ahmed Darwish, along with Dr. Ali El Saman’s wife Brigitte, journalist Abdelwahab El Saman, and media personality Ali El Saman 🏛️📚.
💬 Exciting Conclusion
The award serves as a platform to highlight the values of dialogue and coexistence, affirming that Dr. Ali El Saman’s legacy continues to inspire global efforts for peace, interfaith understanding, and cultural harmony 🌟✝️☪️🕊️.
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