Madinah, 24 April 2025 (26 Shawwal 1446H)

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah region, patronized the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the "Ambassadors of Moderation" program, held under the theme "A Homeland Is Life 2," a partnership between Taibah University and the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, attended by Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari and a number of academic and community figures.

A National Platform for Promoting Moderate Thought

Dr. Nawal bint Mohammed Al-Rashid, president of Taibah University, praised the Prince's patronage, affirming that the program is part of the university's strategy to instill the values of moderation, through student projects and initiatives evaluated by specialized judging committees, with the top three universities announced as winners of the program's honors.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Fawzan, secretary of the National Dialogue Center, also spoke, stressing the program's importance in raising cultural awareness and activating humanistic values, praising the strong engagement it has drawn from male and female students since its launch in 1437H.

Cultural Tribute Named After Historian Mohammed Hussein Zaidan

The ceremony also featured the inauguration of the "Historian Mohammed Hussein Zaidan Hall" at Taibah University Library, attended by the historian's children, who expressed their gratitude for the tribute, affirming that their father was one of the most prominent moderate voices in thought and culture, and made Madinah an intellectual and humanistic home that inspired his vision and messages.

A Distinguished Closing and Recognition for Creatives

At the close of the ceremony, the Prince of the region honored sponsors, supporters and participants, and announced the names of universities awarded the Ambassadors of Moderation honors, following their participation in a series of dialogue seminars, awareness activities and training workshops that formed a stimulating intellectual environment for Saudi youth toward moderation, awareness and national belonging.

The program represents one of the most prominent national initiatives in building a balanced Saudi character, and contributes to strengthening intellectual security and combating extremism, as part of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in human development and promoting community values.