The prince, in the presence of HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan, said that the Mediterranean should not be viewed as a dividing line, but a unifying continuum, a shared basin of civilisation through which trade, language, law and philosophy once flowed freely. “Today, we must reimagine this sea not as a theatre of migration and conflict, but as a continuum of conscience – a region bound by shared moral responsibility,” Prince Hassan said.
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Prince El Hassan concludes working visit to France, tours Gaza heritage exhibition in Paris
HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal and HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan on Sunday concluded a working visit to France, during which they participated in a series of meetings and cultural engagements. During their visit, their Royal Highnesses toured the exhibition “Rescued Treasures from Gaza: 5,000 Years of History” at the Arab World Institute in Paris, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Call for Applications: Bridging Research to Publication – Advanced Writing Workshops (2025-2027)
Applications for a two-year programme to enhance academic publishing skills, open until 18 June 2025.
Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment
HRH Prince El Hassan, President of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS), attended the closing ceremony of the conference titled “Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment,” which brought together several prominent Christian leaders on May 7-8, 2025.
RIIFS Joins the Network of Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations
The Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies is honored to be a member of the Network of Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations (NCMCR), an international platform uniting academic and research institutions dedicated to fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation between Christian and Muslim communities.
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
The role of culture: between dialogue and diplomacy - MEM Summer Summit Forum 2023
Dr. Hattar conducted a panel discussion, titled "The Role of Culture: Between Dialogue and Diplomacy" at the fourth edition of the "Middle East Mediterranean Summer Summit," organized by the Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Prince El Hassan concludes working visit to France, tours Gaza heritage exhibition in Paris
HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal and HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan on Sunday concluded a working visit to France, during which they participated in a series of meetings and cultural engagements. During their visit, their Royal Highnesses toured the exhibition “Rescued Treasures from Gaza: 5,000 Years of History” at the Arab World Institute in Paris, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Call for Applications: Bridging Research to Publication – Advanced Writing Workshops (2025-2027)
Applications for a two-year programme to enhance academic publishing skills, open until 18 June 2025.
Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment
HRH Prince El Hassan, President of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS), attended the closing ceremony of the conference titled “Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment,” which brought together several prominent Christian leaders on May 7-8, 2025.
RIIFS Joins the Network of Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations
The Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies is honored to be a member of the Network of Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations (NCMCR), an international platform uniting academic and research institutions dedicated to fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation between Christian and Muslim communities.
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
The role of culture: between dialogue and diplomacy - MEM Summer Summit Forum 2023
Dr. Hattar conducted a panel discussion, titled "The Role of Culture: Between Dialogue and Diplomacy" at the fourth edition of the "Middle East Mediterranean Summer Summit," organized by the Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Events & Activities
Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment
HRH Prince El Hassan, President of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS), attended the closing ceremony of the conference titled “Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment,” which brought together several prominent Christian leaders on May 7-8, 2025.
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".
Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment
HRH Prince El Hassan, President of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS), attended the closing ceremony of the conference titled “Christians in the Arab Levant and the Aspirations of Unity and Enlightenment,” which brought together several prominent Christian leaders on May 7-8, 2025.
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".