The year 2025 witnessed a remarkable development in Al-Azhar's institutional performance, representing an unprecedented peak in its external and internal engagement. His Eminence the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, led an intensive international and local campaign aimed at consolidating the values ​​of "human fraternity" and activating Al-Azhar's "soft power" tools in service of global peace. This intensive activity had a profound impact within the context of current geopolitical and cultural transformations, reflecting a conscious repositioning of Al-Azhar's role on the international stage.

The Grand Imam's international efforts during 2025 were characterized by a clear focus on building a unified global front comprising religious leaders and thinkers from diverse backgrounds, with the aim of confronting "senseless wars" and addressing the escalating phenomena of hatred and violence. His numerous visits and meetings embodied Al-Azhar's philosophy of openness to "the other" without compromising its core tenets of faith. This has contributed to transforming Al-Azhar into an increasingly prominent destination for world leaders, intellectuals, and religious figures seeking a comprehensive ethical discourse.