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Pluriel Congress 2026 in Spain "Ethics and Aesthetics in Islamic Heritage"
The University Platform for Research on Islam will hold its fifth international congress in Córdoba, Spain, on the theme « Ethics and Aesthetics in Islamic Heritage » from February 10 to 14, 2026. A call for papers is open until April 15, 2025
Middle East Mediterranean MEM Summer Summit
La Dra. Renée Hattar participó en la cuarta edición del foro "Cumbre de Verano de Oriente Medio y Mediterráneo", organizado por la Universidad de la Suiza Italiana en Lugano.
The second meeting of the Mediterranean Initiative
Dr. Rami Naffaa, a senior researcher in the Royal institute, participated in an initiative on citizenship nurturing for diversity and religion freedom.
His Royal Highness the Prince El Hassan bin Talal visit for the Institute
We were honored by the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute of Religious Studies.
The Director of the Library of Alexandria receives a congratulatory message from His Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal
Professor Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Alexandria Library, received a message from His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal on the occasion of his appointment as Director of the Library of Alexandria.
A visit to the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism
During her visit to the Al-Zhar Observatory in Combating Extremism, the director of the Royal Institute Dr. Renée Hatar discussed ways to promote joint cooperation between the parties
Meeting of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal with students from Thai community
His Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute of Inter-Faith Studies, met today, with students from the Thai community studying in the faculties of shariea in Jordanian universities, in the presence of the Thai Ambassador to Jordan Supak Bron Tora.
BRIIFS – Call For Papers 2024
The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies is dedicating a special number of BRIIFS to publish the proceedings of the Conference “Non-Muslim contributions to Islamic Civilisation Heritage”, which was held in Amman, Jordan on 14th February 2024, organised by #RIIFS and #IFPO with the support of the French Embassy in Amman.
VI Colloquium : "Creative commonalities between christianity and islam"
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, has participated in the VI Colloquium organised by RIIFS and the Vatican's Dicastery for Inter-religious Dialogue on the theme "Creative Commonalities between Christianity and Islam".
World Inter-faith Harmony week activities
In collaboration with the Thai Embassy in Amman and El Hassan Youth Award, RIIFS organized a two-day trip during the World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Visit of the Embassy of Mexico in Jordan
Roberto Rodriguez Hernandez, the Ambassador of the Mexican Embassy in Jordan, visited RIIFS to learn more about the institute's programs and events.
Visit of the Embassy of Chile in Jordan
Jorge Alejandro Tagile Canelo, the Ambassador of the Embassy of Chile in Jordan, recently visited RIIFS to learn about the institute's programs and activities and to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership between the two entities in the field of promoting dialogue and cultural activities as part of the "Arab-Iberian-American Divan for Thought and Cultural Exchange" program.
Delegation from George Mason University
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal - Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, met with a delegation of students from George Mason University as part of a program offered by the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution.
His Royal Highness - Prince Al- Hasan bin Talal's Interview on the Omani Channel Atheer: Let us Begin with Human Dignity
His Royal Highness - Prince Al- Hasan bin Talal's Interview on the Omani Channel Atheer: Let us Begin with Human Dignity
International Roundtable in Kazakhstan
On September 2022, Dr Renee Hattar, RIIFS Director, participated in the International Roundtable in a hybrid format: “On the significance of the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and its Declarati...
Launching TOT Toolkit
RIIFS launched "TOT Toolkit" in cooperation with Danmission, as a free and integrated platform that provides the necessary information and tools for teachers in the Arabic language from anywhere and in any of the Kingdom's go...
Women’s Legacy Project
RIIFS participated in the launching ceremony of the "Woman's Legacy" project, which was held in Valencia.
HRH signing a letter addressed to the UN Security Council on a global
A draft resolution called for an end to hostilities worldwide so that there could be a full focus on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prince Hassan Receives ‘Peacemakers’ Award
HRH Prince Hassan, RIIFS Chairman and president of the Arab Thought Forum, on Thursday received the “Peacemakers” Award, which is granted by the Hani Fahas Academy for Dialogue and Peace
Pluriel Congress 2026 in Spain "Ethics and Aesthetics in Islamic Heritage"
The University Platform for Research on Islam will hold its fifth international congress in Córdoba, Spain, on the theme « Ethics and Aesthetics in Islamic Heritage » from February 10 to 14, 2026. A call for papers is open until April 15, 2025
Middle East Mediterranean MEM Summer Summit
La Dra. Renée Hattar participó en la cuarta edición del foro "Cumbre de Verano de Oriente Medio y Mediterráneo", organizado por la Universidad de la Suiza Italiana en Lugano.
The second meeting of the Mediterranean Initiative
Dr. Rami Naffaa, a senior researcher in the Royal institute, participated in an initiative on citizenship nurturing for diversity and religion freedom.
His Royal Highness the Prince El Hassan bin Talal visit for the Institute
We were honored by the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute of Religious Studies.
The Director of the Library of Alexandria receives a congratulatory message from His Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal
Professor Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Alexandria Library, received a message from His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal on the occasion of his appointment as Director of the Library of Alexandria.
A visit to the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism
During her visit to the Al-Zhar Observatory in Combating Extremism, the director of the Royal Institute Dr. Renée Hatar discussed ways to promote joint cooperation between the parties
Meeting of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal with students from Thai community
His Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute of Inter-Faith Studies, met today, with students from the Thai community studying in the faculties of shariea in Jordanian universities, in the presence of the Thai Ambassador to Jordan Supak Bron Tora.
BRIIFS – Call For Papers 2024
The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies is dedicating a special number of BRIIFS to publish the proceedings of the Conference “Non-Muslim contributions to Islamic Civilisation Heritage”, which was held in Amman, Jordan on 14th February 2024, organised by #RIIFS and #IFPO with the support of the French Embassy in Amman.
VI Colloquium : "Creative commonalities between christianity and islam"
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, has participated in the VI Colloquium organised by RIIFS and the Vatican's Dicastery for Inter-religious Dialogue on the theme "Creative Commonalities between Christianity and Islam".
World Inter-faith Harmony week activities
In collaboration with the Thai Embassy in Amman and El Hassan Youth Award, RIIFS organized a two-day trip during the World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Visit of the Embassy of Mexico in Jordan
Roberto Rodriguez Hernandez, the Ambassador of the Mexican Embassy in Jordan, visited RIIFS to learn more about the institute's programs and events.
Visit of the Embassy of Chile in Jordan
Jorge Alejandro Tagile Canelo, the Ambassador of the Embassy of Chile in Jordan, recently visited RIIFS to learn about the institute's programs and activities and to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership between the two entities in the field of promoting dialogue and cultural activities as part of the "Arab-Iberian-American Divan for Thought and Cultural Exchange" program.
Delegation from George Mason University
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal - Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, met with a delegation of students from George Mason University as part of a program offered by the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution.
His Royal Highness - Prince Al- Hasan bin Talal's Interview on the Omani Channel Atheer: Let us Begin with Human Dignity
His Royal Highness - Prince Al- Hasan bin Talal's Interview on the Omani Channel Atheer: Let us Begin with Human Dignity
International Roundtable in Kazakhstan
On September 2022, Dr Renee Hattar, RIIFS Director, participated in the International Roundtable in a hybrid format: “On the significance of the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and its Declarati...
Launching TOT Toolkit
RIIFS launched "TOT Toolkit" in cooperation with Danmission, as a free and integrated platform that provides the necessary information and tools for teachers in the Arabic language from anywhere and in any of the Kingdom's go...
Women’s Legacy Project
RIIFS participated in the launching ceremony of the "Woman's Legacy" project, which was held in Valencia.
HRH signing a letter addressed to the UN Security Council on a global
A draft resolution called for an end to hostilities worldwide so that there could be a full focus on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prince Hassan Receives ‘Peacemakers’ Award
HRH Prince Hassan, RIIFS Chairman and president of the Arab Thought Forum, on Thursday received the “Peacemakers” Award, which is granted by the Hani Fahas Academy for Dialogue and Peace
Events & Activities
Students Delegation from German universities
The Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies welcomed a student delegation from German universities: Freiburg University, Bonn University, Munich Technical University, and Mainz University.
Starting the activities of the first phase of "Living together in harmony" project
RIIFS started the activities of the first phase of the "Living Together in Harmony" project, which is implemented by the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies, in cooperation with Caritas Jordan and Crescendo Institute of Music and Arts, and with the support of the French Ministry of For
"Islamic-christian dialogue" project
The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies participated in the "Regional Training on Community Initiatives Within the Framework of Community Cohesion" workshop.
Seminar entitled "The spiritual values of fasting"
RIIFS and Caritas Jordan organised a seminar on "The Spiritual Values of Fasting", in which Dr. Rami Naffa and Prof. Amer Al-Hafi participated.
Seminar about "The challenges that face contemporary family"
In celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Faculty of Sharia at Al al-Bayt University, in collaboration with RIIFS, hosted a seminar on "Challenges Facing the Contemporary Family".
Session about "Self- development"
As part of its staff capacity-building program, RIIFS provided a session on self-development to its employees.
Students Delegation from German universities
The Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies welcomed a student delegation from German universities: Freiburg University, Bonn University, Munich Technical University, and Mainz University.
Starting the activities of the first phase of "Living together in harmony" project
RIIFS started the activities of the first phase of the "Living Together in Harmony" project, which is implemented by the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies, in cooperation with Caritas Jordan and Crescendo Institute of Music and Arts, and with the support of the French Ministry of For
"Islamic-christian dialogue" project
The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies participated in the "Regional Training on Community Initiatives Within the Framework of Community Cohesion" workshop.
Seminar entitled "The spiritual values of fasting"
RIIFS and Caritas Jordan organised a seminar on "The Spiritual Values of Fasting", in which Dr. Rami Naffa and Prof. Amer Al-Hafi participated.
Seminar about "The challenges that face contemporary family"
In celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Faculty of Sharia at Al al-Bayt University, in collaboration with RIIFS, hosted a seminar on "Challenges Facing the Contemporary Family".
Session about "Self- development"
As part of its staff capacity-building program, RIIFS provided a session on self-development to its employees.