Lisbon, December 21, 2023, The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) celebrated the graduation of the second batch of the "Press for Dialogue" program at its Arab region headquarters in Lisbon. The ceremony was attended by KAICIID Deputy Secretary-General Ambassador António de Almeida-Ribeiro on behalf of Secretary-General Dr. Zuhair Al-Harthi, along with several ambassadors and diplomatic representatives in Portugal.
A total of 34 journalists from 15 Arab countries participated in the graduation ceremony. The program included a series of training workshops conducted over five days in collaboration with the Interreligious Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation in the Arab World.
The "Press for Dialogue" program is designed to equip journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster interreligious and intercultural dialogue through media channels. It plays a crucial role in promoting understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence in diverse societies.
