Rector Akman Attends Gaziantep Forum III
Rector Akman Attends Gaziantep Forum III
Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Zekeriya Akman, attended Gaziantep Forum III, hosted by Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University under the theme "From Islamic Commonalities to a Universal Vision: Methodological Foundations and Contemporary Challenges."
The forum was attended by Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, President of the Council of Higher Education; Kemal Çeber, Governor of Gaziantep; Şehzade Demir, Member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly for Gaziantep; Fatma Şahin, Mayor of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality; Dr. Hüseyin Hazırlar, Vice President of the Presidency of Religious Affairs; Mehmet Tahmazoğlu, Mayor of Şahinbey; İlker Astarcı, President of the Turkish National Agency; and Saadeddine Othmani, former Prime Minister of Morocco. The opening keynote address was delivered by Prof. Dr. Ali Bardakoğlu, former President of the Presidency of Religious Affairs.
Bringing together academics, intellectuals, and experts from various countries, the forum addressed the shared values, intellectual and cultural heritage of the Islamic world, as well as contemporary social challenges. Discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation based on common values, the culture of coexistence amid diversity, and universal human principles.
Aiming to foster international academic and intellectual exchange, the forum provided an important platform for reassessing the historical and intellectual heritage of the Islamic world in light of contemporary issues and exploring collaborative approaches to shared challenges.
Rector Akman emphasized the importance of bringing together scholars from different regions to address common issues and strengthen academic and cultural dialogue. Highlighting the role of universities as institutions that bring together diverse perspectives and intellectual traditions, Akman stated that such international gatherings contribute to scientific collaboration and the development of a shared vision for the future.
