Omar Al Darei, Egypt's Grand Mufti Discuss Cooperation on Family Issues, AI in Fatwa Services
Sumaira FH
Published September 03, 2026 | 05:00 PM
CAIRO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 03rd Sep, 2026) Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, and Vice Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, met Dr. Nazir Mohammed Ayyad, Grand Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Chairman of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, on the sidelines of Egypt's Dar al-Ifta 11th International Conference.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Saba Salem Al Kaabi, Secretary-General of the UAE Council for Sharia Fatwa, and the accompanying delegation.
Discussion Points:
The two sides discussed:
- Strengthening scientific and institutional cooperation in the field of fatwa.
- Exchanging expertise and knowledge between the UAE Council for Fatwa, Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta, and the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide.
- Family issues in the context of rapid social and technological changes.
- Integrating modern technologies, specifically artificial intelligence, into fatwa services and content.
- Benefiting from digital tools to enhance fatwa knowledge quality, improve service accessibility, and maintain accuracy.
Key Takeaways:
The meeting emphasized:
- The importance of continued coordination and expertise exchange among fatwa institutions.
- Strengthening scientific partnerships in areas of mutual interest for the development of institutional fatwa work.
- Responding to social transformations and anticipating future issues.