H.E. Prof. Koutoub Moustapha SANO, Secretary General of the Academy, received H.E. Dr. Dato’ Masheeta Ibrahim, Shariah Advisor to Cytopeutics Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian company specialising in biotechnology and stem-cell therapies, on Thursday, 11 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 22 October 2026, at the Academy’s headquarters in Jeddah. The visit was a courtesy call aimed at enhancing communication and cooperation in scientific and medical fields related to the provisions of Islamic Shariah.
His Excellency warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and presented an overview of the Academy’s mission and its role in addressing contemporary issues through collective ijtihad. He also emphasised the importance of cooperation with scientific and medical institutions to ensure that modern innovations comply with Islamic rulings and ethical standards.
For her part, Dr Masheeta expressed her sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for the warm reception. She commended the Academy’s distinguished scholarly standing, as well as its resolutions and recommendations, and underscored the importance of using them to guide contemporary medical research and innovation.
The meeting also explored prospects for future cooperation between the Academy and the company, particularly in the areas of Shariah and ethical compliance in medical research and biotechnology. Discussions also addressed the possibility of submitting applications for Shariah certification and endorsement, in accordance with the Academy’s scientific and technical procedures.
At the end of the visit, the guest viewed a documentary presentation highlighting the Academy’s history, mission, and most notable achievements.
Ms Sarah Amjad Bedawi, Director of the Department of Family, Women, Youth and Childhood Affairs; Mr Khalid Hamed Al-Ahmadi, Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs; and Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh, Director of Planning, Development, International Cooperation, and Follow-up Affairs attended the meeting.
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