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 […]
BUENOS AIRES, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Buenos Aires welcomed the announcement by the Argentine Republic to designate several branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organisations. The designation is based on official reports that have demonstrated the involvement of these branches […]
NEW YORK, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) — The United States today announced the designation of branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organisations, under Executive Order 14362 aimed at eliminating the capabilities and operations of groups that the Administration says pose a threat to regional and US national security. Under […]
ABU DHABI, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates welcomed the announcement by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump designating several branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organisations. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the U.S. measure reflects the sustained and […]
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 […]
