Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) is participating in the 2026 International Conference on Peace Among Followers of Religions, being held in Malacca, Malaysia, as a principal organising partner. The conference’s official proceedings began yesterday.
The conference focuses on a theme of Malacca and Malaysia as a meeting point for faith, culture, diversity, and harmony, toward building a cohesive society. The Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue is participating as a principal organizing partner for the second consecutive year, following its participation in the previous edition, hosted in the Malaysian state of Penang in 2025.
The conference aims to provide an international platform for exchanging expertise on promoting peace and coexistence, exploring the role of shared values in building bridges of understanding among followers of different religions and cultures, and producing recommendations that support the development of cohesive societies.
Chairman of the Board of the Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi said the Centre’s participation as a principal organising partner reflects its commitment to expanding international partnerships and promoting dialogue among religions and cultures, in line with the State of Qatar’s mission of fostering dialogue and mutual understanding among peoples.
He added that the Centre’s efforts have expanded beyond the local and regional levels, establishing a broad international presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, thereby reinforcing Qatar’s position as an active partner in promoting global peace.
The 2026 conference brings together around 150 participants, including religious leaders, government officials, and academics, to discuss mutual understanding among religions as a foundation for peaceful coexistence, respect for diversity and acceptance of others, and stronger cooperation between religious communities and civil society institutions in support of sustainable peace.
