Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh Participates in the 10th International Conference ‘Knights of the Message: Leaders of the Moral Journey’


AMMAN - Under the patronage of Former Prime Minister of Egypt, HE Dr. Essam Sharaf, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), took part in the 10th International Conference “Knights of the Message: Leaders of Moral Journey” which launched in Amman, Jordan, with the participation of many elite political, intellectual, and media representatives.

During the Conference, President of the International Knights of Peace, Dr. Amin Abu Hijleh, stressed that peace is not just a slogan to be raised; rather, it is a culture and a shared responsibility, pointing out that peace starts within the individual and extends to family, community and then the country.

HE Dr. Sharaf stated that the world today needs peace more than ever, especially amid increasing conflicts and polarization, a shrinking space of dialogue, and successive economic, political and social crises.

He further noted that the true peace begins with people and their culture; not imposed from outside. He went on to highlight that peace encompasses both peace among nations and peace within societies, emphasizing that building people is the key to building peace.

Dr. Sharaf also stressed that peace-building is not the responsibility of governments alone, but a shared responsibility of families, civil society, and every individual, considering that the 'Knights of Peace' initiative effectively contributes to transforming peace from a mere concept into a culture and practice.

He pointed out that development and peace are two sides of the same coin. Peace cannot be achieved in a society dominated by fear and conflict, nor can peace be sustained in an environment characterized by poverty, marginalization, and a lack of opportunities. He reaffirmed that peace-building begins with building people.


Moreover, Dr. Sharaf praised Jordan as a country with a long history for civilization, culture, dialogue, and religions coexistence, emphasizing that difference does not mean conflict, diversity does not mean division, and peace does not mean abandoning rights, but rather searching for a way to secure them.
For his part, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh welcomed the patron of the event, former Prime Minister of Egypt, Dr. Essam Sharaf, and commended the insights he shared in his speech on the concept of peace.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that Mr. Sharaf’s speech “deserves to be taught in schools,” calling for the addition of the word “just” to the concept of peace. He emphasized that what is pursued and sought is not peace of submission, occupation, or injustice, but rather a “just peace.”

In another part of his speech, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh addressed the role of women, emphasizing that they are mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, and partners in both life and work, noting that women “are everything.”
He also expressed pride in his Arab identity, noting that he was born in Palestine, that Jordan is his homeland, that his mother was Syrian, and that his father was Egyptian. He said that this background strengthens his pride in being Arab, affirming his belief that Arabs constitute “one nation and one people.”
Furthermore, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh also criticized certain perspectives that focus solely on supporting and empowering women, questioning the need for “women’s empowerment.” He argued that, in reality, it is women and particularly mothers who bear the primary responsibility for empowering men in the first place.
He added that women do not need empowerment any more than men do, arguing that men may, in fact, be in greater need of empowerment. He stressed that both men and women are partners in the pursuit of peace, and that discussions of “women peacebuilders” should not overlook the role of men. He further noted that women represent “the better half” of humanity, having given birth to both men and women.

He also highlighted the strong presence of women in leadership positions within Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), noting that his deputy is a woman from the Arab Republic of Egypt. He concluded by emphasizing that men, too, must have a role in shaping the future.
For her part, Assistant Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives, Ms. Hala Al-Jarrah, affirmed that holding the conference underscores the importance of the role of inspiring leaders in building peace, noting that the world today, more than ever, needs to strengthen efforts of peacebuilding.
Ms. Al-Jarrah also highlighted His Majesty King Abdullah II’s efforts in promoting peace, referring to the views and stances he expressed in his address to the United Nations General Assembly.