ABU DHABI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) will organise an academic conference, titled ‘The Holy Quran, Cosmological Horizons, and the UAE’s Efforts in Serving It”, from 24th to 25th March 2024.
The conference will be inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and will witness the attendance of an elite of scholars and specialists, and guests of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of GAIAE, highlighted the conference’s goal of affirming the Holy Quran’s influence on the human values and cultural direction, noting the UAE’s pioneering contributions in serving and promoting the Quran sciences.
The conference is dedicated to drafting intellectual frameworks for interpreting the cosmic verses of Allah Almighty through schola
rly and cultural lenses, and it will evaluate the UAE’s dedication to promoting Quranic studies, its teachings, and the emphasis on its cultural significance, he added.
The event’s will culminate with strategic recommendations and insights for shaping future engagement with emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to ensure that they align with and enhance the teachings of the Holy Quran, he further added.
More than 30 local and international experts from diverse backgrounds, including science and religion, will participate in the two-day conference. They are well-versed in the Holy Quran, its exegesis, and its role in shaping social and religious dialogue.
Al Derei explained that the conference would be enriched by scholarly contributions that delve into the Holy Quran’s humanistic elements and methodological tools for civilisational development. Discussions will focus on its core principles and overarching goals related to human unity and cultural progress.
The sessions will also exp
lore contemporary ethical frameworks guided by the Holy Quran, as well as approaches to counteract extremist misuse of the text and the ethical dimensions of Quranic interpretation.
Furthermore, the conference will spotlight on the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in promoting the Holy Quran, examine the role of cutting-edge technologies in advancing the Quran’s teachings for future generations, and highlight related community and media efforts in the UAE.
Source: Emirates News Agency