Dr. Shawki Allam, the Grand Mufti of Egypt and Head of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, traveled to Portugal’s Lisbon on Monday to participate in the Global Dialogue Forum. This forum, organized by the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) from 14 to 16 May, brings together religious leaders, political figures, and decision-makers from around the world.

Dr. Allam is slated to deliver a keynote speech at the forum, which serves as a significant gathering of influential religious and political figures aimed at addressing urgent global issues. Discussions will encompass topics such as human dignity, trust-building, urban diversity, and environmental protection. The forum endeavors to foster partnerships to effectively tackle the challenges and opportunities of dialogue in today's world.