JEDDAH, 25 November 2007 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah yesterday called upon the followers of different faiths to uphold their shared values to promote world peace and understanding.
"If different communities and cultures would turn to their great principles (taught by their religions) then they would find many things that bring them closer, keep them away from conflicts and improve their human qualities," the king said.
King Abdullah made this comment while receiving Chief Executive of World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab and Middle East Director Sherif El-Diwany. He also stressed that corporate as well as individual activities should be based on moral values that create perfect human beings.
On his part, Schwab commended the positive outcome of King Abdullah's recent European tour, saying it had contributed to fostering closer relations between cultures and promoting understanding between religions. He said WEF's activities would be based on moral values.
Meanwhile, King Abdullah yesterday issued a royal decree appointing Dr. Saad Al-Horaiqi president of Baha University, Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Anazi, president of Tabuk University, Dr. Muhammad Al-Hayazie, president of Jizan University, Dr. Muhammad Bedair, president of Al-Jouf University, Dr. Ahmed Al-Saif, president of Hail University, and Dr. Muhammad Al-Hassan, president of Najran University.
