AMMAN – HE Dr. Talal
Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global),
has received in his office HE Dr. Sadiq Al-Faqih, secretary-general of the Arab
Thought Forum (ATF) to discuss strengthening of cooperation and areas of mutual
interests.
During the meeting, Dr.
Al-Faqih reviewed the ATF's journey since its establishment, highlighting the
challenges faced in its early stages including funding difficulties, efforts to
strengthen its regional presence, and the expansion of its membership base.
He shared the Arab Thought
Forum’s strategic plan for 2025, which aims to activate income-generating
conferences and forums to support the Forum and its members. He confirmed that
this plan would effectively strengthen the Arab intellectual presence
regionally and internationally.
Dr. Al-Faqih praised Dr.
Abu-Ghazaleh’s pivotal role in supporting the Forum, highlighting his
contributions by providing strategic insights and actively making its various
programs a success. He expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh's
invaluable support, noting that this assistance has a tangible impact on
overcoming numerous obstacles and developing the Forum into a leading platform
for Arab intellectuals.
For his part, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh
gave an overview on the upcoming ‘TAGEPEDIA Knowledge’ project, which is set to
be launched shortly. He emphasized the project’s significance in promoting
digital education and achieving sustainable development goals, reaffirming his
ongoing commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to the advancement
of the Arab nation across various sectors.
At the conclusion of the
meeting, both parties expressed their eagerness for further collaboration to achieve
shared goals that serve the public interest and enhance the global standing of
Arab intellectual advancement.