DUBAI, May 14th, 2013 (WAM): The Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today received the Grand Imam of Egypt's Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, on the sidelines of the Arab Media Forum.
The Vice President and Sheikh Al-Tayyeb discussed media issues relating to the causes of the Arab Nation, ways to strengthen the role that the media can play in correcting the image of Islam in foreign countries, especially through the rejection of extremism in dealing with others, and the use of extremism as a way of expression in a political, social or other situation. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid hailed the moderate stands of Al Azhar Al Sharif and Dr Al Tayyeb with relation to the causes of Islam and Muslims. He emphasised that extremism and violence are not among the principles of Islam, which is based on moderation, tolerance and mutual understanding and peaceful co-existence among all faiths and sects. The meeting, which took place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, officials and members of the Al Azhar delegation. PH.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2013.
