Al-Azhar University was founded in Cairo, Egypt in 970 AD and despite not gaining university status until 1961, it is still technically among the world’s oldest universities. For over a millennium, it ...

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, today met with His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand ...

Dr. Al-Tayeb expressed his pleasure at meeting the Crown Prince of Fujairah and welcomed new avenues of cooperation, emphasising the strong relationship between Al-Azhar and the UAE.

Africa4Palestine and the Al Quds Foundation have condemned the bomb threat against Al-Azhar Masjied in Cape Town.

Following a chilling bomb threat, Al-Azhar Masjied in District Six warns congregants to remain vigilant as tensions rise around the Palestinian cause.

Egypt’s Al-Azhar, a leading Islamic institution, condemned on Sunday the stabbing and killing of a Muslim worshipper in a southern France mosque, warning of escalating “white terrorism” in ...

From Al-Azhar to Turkey: Middle East dignitaries gather for Pope Francis' funeral Lebanon is sending President Joseph Aoun to Rome for the funeral, with Turkey, Iran and other states also dispatching ...

In a heartfelt tribute shared on Facebook, Grand Imam Ahmed Al Tayyeb commended Pope Francis for his commitment to humanity, describing him as a true leader who dedicated his life to serving ...

Middle East churches, Al-Azhar, leaders mourn Pope Francis Pope Francis was praised by several regional leaders and churches, including Lebanon's Maronite Church and Iraqi officials, who noted his ...

Grand Imam of Al Azhar Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb extended his hearfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to members of the Catholic Church around the world after the death of Pope Francis on Monday.

CAIRO The grand imam of Al-Azhar in Egypt, the highest seat of Sunni Muslim learning, warned on Sunday of the increasing prevalence of Islamophobia, calling for laws to combat it.

Al-Azhar condemned displacement schemes aimed at erasing the Palestinian cause and warned that the international community’s inaction would lead to global instability, where the powerful trample ...