Dr. Tagreed Odeh, Director of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, along with Senior Researcher, Dr. Ismael Al-Ghananim, welcomed His Excellency José Ulises Lescure, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the Hashemite Kin...
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His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal met with His Eminence Archimandrite Damaskinos Al-Azrai, Metropolitan of the Diocese of Mareotis in the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa.
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, held a meeting with His Eminence Dr. Damaskinos Al-Azrai, Metropolitan of the Diocese of Mareotis in the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of A...
Prince El Hassan and Princess Sarvath attending the opening of a photo exhibition and the launching of a book documenting Gaza's memory and cultural heritage
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, accompanied by Her Highness Princess Sarvath El Hassan, attended the opening of a photography exhibition and the launch of the book “Gaza, the Arabs' Gateway to the Mediterranean: Memory and Art” on Tuesday.
The exh...
New Diploma in Christian-Muslim Relations
The Network of Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations (NCCMR) laucnhes a Diploma in Christian-Muslim Relations in partnership with Domuni Universitas.
“Archaeology is not neutral”: Prince Hassan inaugurates ICHAJ 16 in Athens
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, inaugurated the 16th International Conference on the History and Archaeology of Jordan (ICHAJ 16) in Athens.
Bridging Research to Publication Writing Workshop
Report on the first three-day workshop, held by RIIFS and CBRL on 25–27 August 2025 at the CBRL Amman Institute.
HRH Prince Hassan Sponsors the Launch of the Book of Zeidan Kafafi "The Story of the Land of Jordan Between Prehistoric Times to the Persian Age"
His Highness pointed out the importance of enhancing the role of young people in tracking and analyzing current events and issues in time and place within joint cooperatives to analyze and understand the historical cultural heritage within the present data.
Prince El Hassan calls for national investment in scientific research
Speaking at a high-level conference titled “The State of Scientific Research and Its Impact on the National Economy”, held in Amman under the patronage of the HCST, Prince El Hassan emphasised that “science is not a luxury nor an added cost; it is a national necessity.”
Prince Hassan: Attacking worshippers in places of worship is a violation of religious values
Message of condolences sent by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal to Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East Greek Orthodox Patriarch, following the terrorist bombing that took place at St Elias Church in the Duwaila area of Damascus.
Call for Applications: Bridging Research to Publication – Advanced Writing Workshops (2025-2027)
Deadline Extended to 28 june 2025. Applications for a two-year programme to enhance academic publishing skills.
Prince El Hassan attends twinning agreement signing between Umm Qais, Italy’s Ercolano
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.
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.
Independance day 2025
Message from his Royal Highness Prince el Hassan bin Talal
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.
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal met with His Eminence Archimandrite Damaskinos Al-Azrai, Metropolitan of the Diocese of Mareotis in the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa.
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, held a meeting with His Eminence Dr. Damaskinos Al-Azrai, Metropolitan of the Diocese of Mareotis in the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of A...
Prince El Hassan and Princess Sarvath attending the opening of a photo exhibition and the launching of a book documenting Gaza's memory and cultural heritage
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, accompanied by Her Highness Princess Sarvath El Hassan, attended the opening of a photography exhibition and the launch of the book “Gaza, the Arabs' Gateway to the Mediterranean: Memory and Art” on Tuesday.
The exh...
New Diploma in Christian-Muslim Relations
The Network of Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations (NCCMR) laucnhes a Diploma in Christian-Muslim Relations in partnership with Domuni Universitas.
“Archaeology is not neutral”: Prince Hassan inaugurates ICHAJ 16 in Athens
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, inaugurated the 16th International Conference on the History and Archaeology of Jordan (ICHAJ 16) in Athens.
Bridging Research to Publication Writing Workshop
Report on the first three-day workshop, held by RIIFS and CBRL on 25–27 August 2025 at the CBRL Amman Institute.
HRH Prince Hassan Sponsors the Launch of the Book of Zeidan Kafafi "The Story of the Land of Jordan Between Prehistoric Times to the Persian Age"
His Highness pointed out the importance of enhancing the role of young people in tracking and analyzing current events and issues in time and place within joint cooperatives to analyze and understand the historical cultural heritage within the present data.
Prince El Hassan calls for national investment in scientific research
Speaking at a high-level conference titled “The State of Scientific Research and Its Impact on the National Economy”, held in Amman under the patronage of the HCST, Prince El Hassan emphasised that “science is not a luxury nor an added cost; it is a national necessity.”
Prince Hassan: Attacking worshippers in places of worship is a violation of religious values
Message of condolences sent by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal to Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East Greek Orthodox Patriarch, following the terrorist bombing that took place at St Elias Church in the Duwaila area of Damascus.
Call for Applications: Bridging Research to Publication – Advanced Writing Workshops (2025-2027)
Deadline Extended to 28 june 2025. Applications for a two-year programme to enhance academic publishing skills.
Prince El Hassan attends twinning agreement signing between Umm Qais, Italy’s Ercolano
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.
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.
Independance day 2025
Message from his Royal Highness Prince el Hassan bin Talal
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.
Events & Activities
A delegation from the US Embassy visits the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies
A delegation from the US Embassy visited the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, where Dr. Tagreed Odeh, Director of the Institute, and Dr. Amer Al-Hafi, The Institute’s Academic Advisor, welcomed them.
During the meeting, both sides discussed o...
The Institute launched a podcast series entitled ‘Qabasat Ramadan’
As part of the Royal Institute's role in promoting awareness and spreading culture within society, The Institute launched a podcast series entitled ‘Qabasat Ramadan’ at the beginning of Ramadan.
The programme is prepared and presented by Dr. Amer A...
A Visit by the Polish Chargé d'Affaires to the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies
The Polish Chargé d'Affaires, Karol Leśniak, visited the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, where he was greeted by Dr. Tagreed Odeh, Director of the Institute.
During the visit, they discussed the Institute's activities and future events.
...
A Visit by the Spanish Ambassador to the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies
His Excellency the Spanish Ambassador, Mr. Miguel de Lucas, accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs. Estibaliz López de Guicochea, visited to the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies. Dr. Tagreed Odeh, Director of the Institute, and Dr. Is...
The Royal Institute extends its congratulations on the holy month of Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan is upon us — a month of mercy, blessings, and devotion.
In its spiritual breezes, the difficult conditions facing our Arab and Muslim nations and the world at large should motivate us to reflect on our priorities as a ...
Seminar of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies on the occasion of Harmony Week and Human Fraternity Day
As part of the Interfaith Harmony Week celebrations and the launch of the Document on Human Fraternity, the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies hosted a seminar on Wednesday titled "The Document on Human Fraternity in the Thought of Pope Francis a...
A delegation from the US Embassy visits the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies
A delegation from the US Embassy visited the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, where Dr. Tagreed Odeh, Director of the Institute, and Dr. Amer Al-Hafi, The Institute’s Academic Advisor, welcomed them.
During the meeting, both sides discussed o...
The Institute launched a podcast series entitled ‘Qabasat Ramadan’
As part of the Royal Institute's role in promoting awareness and spreading culture within society, The Institute launched a podcast series entitled ‘Qabasat Ramadan’ at the beginning of Ramadan.
The programme is prepared and presented by Dr. Amer A...
A Visit by the Polish Chargé d'Affaires to the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies
The Polish Chargé d'Affaires, Karol Leśniak, visited the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, where he was greeted by Dr. Tagreed Odeh, Director of the Institute.
During the visit, they discussed the Institute's activities and future events.
...
A Visit by the Spanish Ambassador to the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies
His Excellency the Spanish Ambassador, Mr. Miguel de Lucas, accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs. Estibaliz López de Guicochea, visited to the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies. Dr. Tagreed Odeh, Director of the Institute, and Dr. Is...
The Royal Institute extends its congratulations on the holy month of Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan is upon us — a month of mercy, blessings, and devotion.
In its spiritual breezes, the difficult conditions facing our Arab and Muslim nations and the world at large should motivate us to reflect on our priorities as a ...
Seminar of the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies on the occasion of Harmony Week and Human Fraternity Day
As part of the Interfaith Harmony Week celebrations and the launch of the Document on Human Fraternity, the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies hosted a seminar on Wednesday titled "The Document on Human Fraternity in the Thought of Pope Francis a...