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Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, also known as "Etidal", is a non-profit in Riyadh established for the stated purpose of combating extremism.
The centre was founded in 2017 following a meeting between Saudi King Malik Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and US President Donald Trump during the 2017 Riyadh Summit.[1][2][3][4][5] The center is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors, consisting of various international organizations and state institutions that are appointed every 5 years.[6]
Description edit
The centre is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[1][2][3]
The use of technology is one of the claimed methods of the centre to combat extremism.[1][2][3]
The stated purposes of the centre are:
- to actively and pro-actively combat, expose, and refute extremist ideology, in cooperation with governments and organizations concerned.[1][2][3]
- Combating rational, media and statistical extremism and support peace and tolerance between nations.
- Strengthen Islamic moderation principles in the world.
- Observe and analyzing Extremist Groups ideological activities, supporting, informing and engaging in confronting extremist ideas.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Reuters Editorial. "Saudi to open militant-monitoring center during Trump visit". Reuters. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c d "Global center to combat extremism launched in Riyadh". Arab News. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^ a b c d "Trump urges Islamic leaders to unite against extremism | CBC News". cbc.ca. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^ "Global Center for Combating Extremism in Riyadh adopts unprecedented techniques". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^ "Combating Extremism: A Brief Overview of Saudi Arabia's Approach | Middle East Policy Council". mepc.org. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^ N/A, N/A (June 2017). "Saudi Arabia and the Visit of President Trump" (PDF). Saudi Embassy.
- ^ "Foreign Minister: The Kingdom Affirms that Its Foreign Policy Stands on Great Legacy of Principles and Constants 1 New York The official Saudi Press Agency". spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2018-11-12.