Prince Khalid al-Faisal Institute for Moderation

The Prince Khalid al-Faisal Institute for Moderation is a Saudi academic and scientific project that aims to establish the principles of moderation, reject all forms of extremism, build a methodology based on intellectual advancement, increase knowledge, develop research programs and educational studies, and support community partnerships.

The Prince Khalid al-Faisal Institute for Moderation originated from a lecture delivered by the Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, Khalid al-Faisal, titled "The Foundation of the Saudi Moderation Approach" at King Abdulaziz University in 2009. King Abdulaziz University took the initiative to establish a research chair for this approach, develop its strategic visions, and organize its cultural and scientific plans to promote the concepts of moderation within various segments of society.

In 2016, Prince Khalid al-Faisal approved the transformation of the chair into the "Prince Khalid al-Faisal Center for Moderation." In 2018, the center's name was changed to the Prince Khalid al-Faisal Institute for Moderation at King Abdulaziz University.

The intellectual programs of the Prince Khalid al-Faisal Institute for Moderation aim to enhance collective awareness to confront foreign and harmful ideas to society in its details and structure, such as extremism, fanaticism, and terrorism. The institute works on raising the bar of professional and scientific skills, developing knowledge, and building skills in fields related to moderation and rejecting extremism. It also fosters a spirit of belonging and maintains national unity among community members, as well as promotes the Kingdom's efforts in moderation both in practice and theory.

The institute is affiliated with a club called the "Moderation Club," which is a university club established in 2011. The club aims to harness the potential of youth in promoting the culture of moderation. It participates in organizing various intellectual and cultural events, awareness programs, and academic activities. One of its notable events is the "Youth Dialogue," which hosts advisors, specialists, and experts in youth affairs and issues.

The institute adopts several initiatives to spread its efforts both internally and externally. Among these are the initiatives for scholarship students, which target Saudi students abroad, aiming to motivate them to lead initiatives that highlight the Kingdom's global leadership in the fields of moderation and balance. Additionally, the positive image of the Kingdom initiatives consist of a set of creative and high-quality activities that emphasize the importance and necessity of role models.