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Attending the conference were Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa
Council, Mohamed Abdel Rahman Mohamed el-Dawiny, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Al-
Sharif, Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of GAIAE, Dr. Engineer Khalifa Al Tunaiji,
Chairman of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah.

In his opening speech, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan highlighted the importance of
the Holy Quran as a guide for a healthy life based on knowledge, work, and righteous
behaviour, emphasising values of love, cooperation, tolerance, and human fraternity.

He expressed gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support
and commitment to the Quran's role in guiding individuals and societies towards compassion,
progress, and development through reason, thought, and scientific advancement.

He said that this conference emphasises the importance of contemplating the Holy Quran
and promoting the message of Islam through construction, development, and societal
progress. It praises the virtues of a tolerant religion that values knowledge, wisdom, and
empowerment.

He emphasised that the conference, organised by the GAIAE, underscores the UAE's
significant role in the Islamic world. Reflecting on the nation's pivotal position and the legacy
of its late Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, he highlighted the UAE's rich
cultural heritage, extensive experience, and steadfast commitment to Islamic teachings. This
makes it a natural and deserving centre for enlightened Islamic discourse in the
contemporary era.

He expressed his gratitude for the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasising how it fosters moderation, productive thinking,
and a promising future for the UAE and the wider Islamic world.

In his speech, Abdullah bin Bayyah praised the UAE's dedication to the Holy Quran, its
teaching, and recitation in mosques and schools, serving both religion and the well-being of
Muslims and humanity. He highlighted this as a continuation of Sheikh Zayed's legacy, with
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's support being a tangible testament.

He expressed prayers for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's generosity towards Holy Quran
campaigners and appreciated Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed's patronage of the conference.

Dr. El-Dawiny emphasised the importance of the conference focusing on the Holy Quran and
cosmic sciences, highlighting the complementary roles of science and religion in addressing
fundamental questions about human existence.

Dr. Omar Al Derei highlighted the Holy Quran's centrality to all knowledge, describing it as a
vast ocean of wisdom. He viewed the conference as an opportunity to explore this treasure
trove and urged attendees to reflect on its teachings.

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