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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region, honored the universities that secured the top five positions in the "Ambassadors of Moderation" (Sufara’ al-Wasatiyyah) program initiatives. This took place during the program’s ninth annual closing ceremony, organized by Taibah University in Madinah under the theme "Intelligence and Security," in strategic partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue.
During the ceremony, attendees watched a video presentation highlighting the program’s journey, which aims to promote the values of moderation and balance, consolidate intellectual security, and leverage modern technologies to foster social awareness and responsibility.
Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Fozan, Secretary-General of the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, delivered a speech in which he expressed his appreciation for the patronage of the Governor of the Madinah Region and commended Taibah University for hosting the program.
Al-Fozan emphasized that moderation is a value manifested in both thought and behavior. He noted that the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence necessitate the strengthening of critical thinking and the responsible use of modern technology. He further praised the innovative initiatives presented by the participants, which integrated knowledge with core values, contributing to the enhancement of intellectual awareness and national responsibility. Following this, Dr. Nawal bint Mohammed Al-Rasheed, President of Taibah University in Medina, delivered a speech in which she emphasized that the patronage of the Governor of the Medina Region reflects the wise leadership’s commitment to embedding the values of moderation and strengthening intellectual security. She noted that the ninth edition of the program focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to combat digital misinformation and transforming the values of moderation, dialogue, and coexistence into community initiatives and innovative solutions. She further asserted, "Nations are not protected by their borders alone, but by the awareness of their people; and the future is not built by technology alone, but by conscious minds that know how to employ it effectively."
Subsequently, the Governor of the Medina Region honored the two key partners of the "Ambassadors of Moderation" program—the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue and the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Endowment for his Parents—in recognition of their contributions toward supporting the program and achieving its objectives.
His Highness also honored the universities that secured the top five positions for their initiatives within the "Ambassadors of Moderation 9" program: Taif University (first place), Taibah University (second place), Bisha University (third place), Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz University (fourth place), and the Yanbu branch of Taibah University (fifth place).
This recognition acknowledges the excellence of the universities' initiatives and the innovative ideas and solutions they presented, which utilize modern technology to bolster intellectual security and the values of moderation.
The ceremony concluded with commemorative photographs featuring students from the winning universities—participants in a program that has empowered young people to translate knowledge and values into impactful community initiatives.
