Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, and Chairman of the King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance Judging Committee.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed presented His Majesty the King with the names of the members of the King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance Judging Committee. The committee includes prominent intellectual and academic figures from the Kingdom of Bahrain and abroad, who will assess the research and works submitted and select the winner of the inaugural edition of the international award.
His Majesty the King commended the distinguished members of the committee and their extensive expertise and international standing, wishing them success in advancing the award's humanitarian mission and objectives for the benefit of present and future generations.
His Majesty affirmed Bahrain's commitment to promoting dialogue among civilisations and cultures to foster global harmony and contribute to peaceful coexistence and lasting peace. His Majesty noted that this reflects the Kingdom's history as a hub for cultural exchange and religious coexistence, and a country that has long embraced diversity and pluralism.
His Majesty the King also commended the achievements of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance since its establishment, as well as its strong international reputation. His Majesty reaffirmed his continued support for the Centre's initiatives as a leading institution that reflects the Kingdom's long history of tolerance, peaceful coexistence and religious freedom.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed expressed appreciation for His Majesty the King's directives in launching the inaugural edition of the prestigious international award. He said the award reflects His Majesty's vision of promoting tolerance, civility and mutual respect, and His Majesty's leading initiatives to advance coexistence and peace around the world.