ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, strongly condemns the illegal measures undertaken by the Israeli occupation aimed at imposing unlawful sovereignty, expanding settlement activity, and creating a new de facto legal and administrative reality in […]
ABU DHABI, 28th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders affirmed that peaceful coexistence among people of different religions, cultures, and ethnicities is a fundamental pillar for ensuring the security and stability of societies, especially in light of the challenges the world faces today. In a statement issued on the International Day of […]
TURKISTAN, 2nd December, 2025 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders, through its Regional Office in Central Asia, organised a high-level panel discussion titled “Media and Peace Journalism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” in the city of Turkistan in Kazakhstan. The event brought together government officials, academics, and experts in media and digital technologies […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd December, 2025 (WAM) — His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to his brothers the Rulersof the Emirates, and to the Emirati people on the occasion […]
ABU DHABI, 24th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, vehemently condemned the horrific kidnapping targetting St. Mary’s Catholic School in northwestern Nigeria. According to the Christian Association of Nigeria, the incident resulted in the abduction of 315 students, […]
ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2025 (WAM) –The Muslim Council of Elders stated that celebrating the International Day for Tolerance represents an important occasion to renew the call for strengthening values of tolerance, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue, as they are essential pillars for establishing peace, stability, and human coexistence. In a statement issued by the […]
ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2025 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the preliminary approval by the Israeli Knesset of two bills seeking to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and legitimise control over one of its settlements. In a statement issued today, the Council firmly rejected these provocative actions, […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2025 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan, describing it as a significant step towards de-escalating tensions and fostering peace and stability in the region. In a […]
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2025 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks that have recently taken place in the United Kingdom, targeting a mosque in Peacehaven, near the city of Brighton on the country’s southern coast, which was deliberately set on fire, as well as a Jewish synagogue in […]
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2025 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders affirmed that the annual celebration of the International Day of Older Persons on October 1 is not merely a symbolic event. Rather, it serves as a reminder of the esteemed position of older persons, an opportunity to honor their lifelong contributions, and a […]
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2025 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, welcomed the outcomes of the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Qatar to address the Israel’s attack on the capital of Qatar, Doha. In a statement, the Council emphasised that […]
ABU DHABI, 5th September, 2025 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders emphasised that the International Day of Charity serves as an important annual occasion to highlight the role of charitable work in promoting global solidarity and human compassion. This comes at a time when humanitarian crises are escalating due to ongoing global conflicts, wars, […]
