On the International Day of Peace, launched by the United Nations to coincide with September 21 each year, Saudi Arabia approaches this global occasion with significant successes in establishing security and stability and combating extremism. It has adopted strict mechanisms to dry up the sources of terrorism by fortifying society against extremist currents and promoting tolerance, moderation, and centrism, while firmly standing against hate speech, discrimination, and various forms of incitement, along with opening bridges for dialogue based on its leadership of the Arab and Islamic worlds.

Initiatives for Establishing Mutual Understanding

In this context, the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia have organized several initiatives and forums to establish mutual understanding and acceptance of others. These entities have also worked to enhance awareness of the values of healthy dialogue to ensure a better future for upcoming generations. They have fortified society by promoting dialogue platforms, organizing multicultural events, and ensuring that Saudi laws safeguard women's rights. In terms of regulations, Saudi Arabia emphasizes combating terrorism and extremism in all its forms and strongly confronting the exploitation of modern technologies by terrorist currents to prevent them from spreading their misleading ideas. On the International Day of Peace, Saudi Arabia reaffirms its commitment to moderation and centrism as the foundation of its structure, and the General Commission for Audiovisual Media in the Kingdom works to achieve three fundamental dimensions based on intellectual protection by revealing the methods of deviant currents in their use of modern technologies, as well as promoting values by expanding the dissemination of a culture of tolerance and national belonging and highlighting the Kingdom's efforts internationally and locally in this regard.

Responsible National Openness

To promote the values of peace, the Saudi presence has formed a unique scene of openness within a comprehensive national project led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, resulting in wide transformations to enhance these noble values through the development of education, empowering society, supporting intellectual security, and establishing values of moderation and responsible openness, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 to build a "vibrant society" based on moderation and respect for diversity, in addition to the diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom to establish peace among many conflicting countries and extinguish the flames of crises worldwide.

De-escalating Global Crises

Saudi Arabia has strengthened its presence as an effective international mediator in many political and security files, benefiting from its political weight and balanced relations with various international parties. The Saudi role has emerged in supporting negotiation pathways between Russia and Ukraine by hosting meetings and discussions focused on political solutions, humanitarian issues, and prisoner exchanges, at a time when the crisis cast its shadows over global security. The Kingdom has also played an important role in containing tensions between India and Pakistan through movements and communications aimed at preventing escalation and maintaining regional stability, within a Saudi approach that prioritizes dialogue and political solutions.

Building Humanity and Developing Curricula

In the Arab world, Riyadh has continued its efforts to support stability in Syria, Sudan, Yemen, and Lebanon by sponsoring political initiatives, encouraging dialogue among different parties, and supporting humanitarian pathways to alleviate the suffering of peoples and maintain the unity and stability of states. These political movements reflect a Saudi vision that considers peace and stability as fundamental pillars for development and prosperity, not only at the local level but also regionally and internationally. The Kingdom recognized early on that combating extremism begins with building humanity; therefore, it has worked on developing educational curricula and cultural programs that promote values of moderation, respect for diversity, coexistence, and the rejection of hatred.

Respecting Human Diversity

Saudi universities and educational institutions have witnessed initiatives and cultural events focused on spreading a culture of dialogue, openness, and understanding among different cultures, at a time when the Kingdom has become an educational destination attracting students from various countries around the world. Saudi Arabia has also enhanced its presence in the field of civilizational dialogue through international institutions and initiatives aimed at fostering rapprochement between peoples and spreading a culture of peace. The "Makkah Document" has been one of the most prominent Saudi initiatives that established values of coexistence, tolerance, and moderation, presenting an Islamic discourse that calls for rejecting extremism and respecting human and cultural diversity.

Confronting Hatred and Extremism

Alongside promoting a culture of peace, the Kingdom has continued its efforts to protect society from extremist thought and hate speech through a comprehensive system that combines awareness, legislation, and modern technologies. The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology "Etidal" stands out as an advanced international model in this field, utilizing artificial intelligence and digital technologies to monitor, analyze, and confront extremist content in multiple languages, in collaboration with global digital platforms. The increase in societal awareness in Saudi Arabia has also contributed to enhancing the protection of society from fake accounts and incitement calls, amid the Saudi systems' commitment to instilling values of respect, coexistence, and protecting human dignity.

Saudi Policy... Human Values

The concept of tolerance and peace in Saudi Arabia has not been limited to the intellectual and cultural aspects but has extended to humanitarian work through the efforts led by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, which has become one of the largest humanitarian arms globally. The Kingdom has provided humanitarian and relief assistance to dozens of countries, including food, medicine, shelter, and healthcare, in addition to its ongoing humanitarian support for the Palestinian and Yemeni peoples, in a manner that affirms that human values are an integral part of Saudi policy.