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In the presence of 2,000 participants from 75 countries – politicians, diplomats and academics – the award ceremony for the “2026 MEDITERRANEAN INSTITUTIONS AWARD” to the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) took place.
The prestigious award was presented by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, together with Ambassadors from the “United States of the World” and eminent figures.
The award was accepted by Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative of UNAOC and under Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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In the presence of 2,000 participants from 75 countries – politicians, diplomats, academics, lecturers and students – the award ceremony for the “2MEDITERRANEAN PEACE AWARD 2026” was held in honour of H.E. Shaykh Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League and President of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars.
The prestigious award was presented by Secretary-General Michele Capasso and the King of Morocco’s adviser, André Azoulay.
Shaykh Al-Issa thanked the “United States of the World”, expressing his hope for collaboration on the theme of Interfaith Dialogue.

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In the presence of 2,000 participants from 75 countries – politicians, diplomats, academics, lecturers and students – the award ceremony for the “2026 MEDITERRANEAN DEVELOPMENT AWARD” was held, with the award presented to Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco.
The prestigious award was presented by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, the President of the UEMF in Fez, Prof. Mostapha Bousmina, and Prof. Abdelhak Azzouzi.
The Minister said she was “honoured to have received what is known as the Nobel Prize of the Mediterranean”, expressing her hope for collaborative relationships with the United States of the World on the subject of artificial intelligence.

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A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Mediterranean Foundation” – comprising ambassadors, members of the International Scientific Committee and branch offices, and led by Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Director of the Museum of Peace Pia Molinari – took part in the Forum held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
The Forum was an international event of the utmost importance and brought together eminent figures from the academic, scientific and diplomatic worlds, as well as more than 1,400 young people from 75 countries.
Organised by the EUROMED University of Fez and the United Nations Chair for the Alliance of Civilisations, in collaboration with the Muslim World League and the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), the Forum has a strategic dimension, promoting dialogue and reflection on the profound transformations brought about by artificial intelligence.
The conference programme offered a comprehensive overview of new technologies and their role in the technological development of various countries. The aim is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the foundations of global governance of artificial intelligence, emphasising the principles of transparency, accountability and trust.
The discussions brought together experts and researchers to explore the regulatory frameworks, regulatory mechanisms and models of international cooperation needed to guide the development of AI in a rapidly evolving global context.
The work also focused on the practical applications of artificial intelligence in strategic sectors, particularly healthcare, as well as its ethical, social and cultural implications. 

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On the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of its inception and the 30th anniversary of the first edition of the “Mediterranean Award”, a video was shown tracing the history of the award, which is now recognised as one of the most important on the international stage.
Present at the ceremony were past and present laureates:  André Azoulay, Mohammed Kabbaj, Mostapha Bousmina, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Senen Florensa, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Josep Borrell, Mohammad Al-Issa, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Amina Bouayach, Mohamed El Enein.
There was unanimous agreement on the establishment of the new section “United States of the World Special Edition Award”: the most prestigious award, to be presented every five years to eminent figures working for peace and social justice; the first recipients are Pope Leo XIV and the President of the Italian Republic,  Sergio Mattarella.

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