Muslim Council of Elders: Creativity key to peace

April 21, 2026 / 11:37 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, emphasised that creativity and innovation are key drivers of national progress and essential tools for addressing global challenges.

World Creativity and Innovation Day message

In a statement marking World Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, the Council stressed that fostering innovation and supporting creative talent are critical priorities for achieving sustainable development and building more stable and cohesive societies.

Investing in youth and creative talent

The Council called for greater investment in young talents and the creation of environments that encourage innovation, noting that coordinated international and institutional efforts are needed to unlock human creative potential.

Creativity as a tool for peace and coexistence

It highlighted that true creativity extends beyond technology to include ideas that promote dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, while also helping to counter hate speech and extremist ideologies.

Call for international cooperation

The Council urged stronger global cooperation in creativity and innovation, along with greater exchange of knowledge and expertise, to build a future rooted in justice, compassion, and human dignity, and to support a more peaceful and stable world.