HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Six Centers Were Founded in Leading Universities Around the World to Encourage the Merging of Diverse Cultures
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The establishment of HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centers was driven by the recognition of the significance of knowledge and its crucial role in fostering awareness, cooperation, and cultural integration among societies. These centres were founded with the aim of facilitating sustainable creation, and exchange of knowledge through various academic programs, endowed chairs, and outreach activities at the world's leading universities. Beyond their local impact, these centres also collaborate with each other, ensuring a global perspective for their events and programs.
The Six Centers Are:
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for Islamic- Christian Understanding at Georgetown University- USA
The Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, established at Georgetown University, aims to enhance mutual understanding and promote better relations between Muslim and Christian communities across the globe.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Program for Islamic Studies at Harvard University- USA
The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program (AISP) at Harvard University aims to promote the scholarly study of Islam and the Muslim world in a global and interdisciplinary manner. It supports and advances studies in transnational and comparative fields, aiming to bridge gaps in understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim societies. The program also seeks to ensure that Islamic studies at Harvard University accurately reflect Islam's diverse cultures and rich history.
The Alwaleed Centre in Edinburgh is devoted to enhancing comprehension of Islam and the worldwide Muslim community through innovative outreach initiatives and innovative research. In addition to its highly regarded academic research and education, the centre is recognized for its ability to develop influential outreach initiatives that promote a greater understanding of Islam on a local, national, and international level. The centre aims to create bridges between cultures and religions through its outreach work.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for Islamic Studies at Cambridge University- UK
This centre is dedicated to Public Policy Initiatives, which involve various projects such as the Contextualizing Islam in Britain project, the Azhar-Cambridge Education Project, the International Conference on Reforms in Islamic Schools, and the Conference on Religious Broadcasting in the Middle East.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for American Studies at the AUB- Beirut- Lebanon
AUB supports scholarly events such as conferences, seminars, and research fellowships on essential topics related to American Studies. Additionally, they have established a major in American Studies that is included in the core curriculum at AUB.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for American Studies at the AUC- Cairo- Egypt
The centre provides an academic program that centres on American life's social, political, and intellectual aspects, including an undergraduate minor in American Studies. In addition, the centre offers diverse outreach programs such as student excursions, media participation, public conferences, and on-campus speeches.
