The National Committee for Bioethics held its fourth meeting of 2025, chaired by Sheikh Dr. Kahlan bin Nabhan Al-Kharusi, Assistant Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman and Deputy Chair of the Committee, with the attendance of the Committee members.

During the meeting, members discussed a proposal to renew the Memorandum of Understanding with UNESCO, with a view to strengthening frameworks for joint cooperation in the fields of bioethics and capacity building.

The meeting also addressed updates on preparations for the Fourth International Conference of the National Committee for Bioethics, scheduled to be held in early 2027 under the theme “Ethics and Modern Healthcare”. Organisational and scientific aspects related to the conference were discussed.

In addition, the Committee was briefed on the participation of some of its members in the launch ceremony of the International Association for Islamic Ethics in the State of Qatar, a step that reflects the Committee’s commitment to strengthening its regional and international presence and expanding avenues of cooperation on contemporary ethical issues.