About 120 participants representing 12 different countries , 7 from Arab Countries gathered in Cairo for the Conference on “The Islamic Principles on  Animal Transport and Slaughter CAIRO, 18-19 October 2008”

The Opening Ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdullah Al Nagar representative of HE Sheikh El Azhar, The Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar Doctor Mohamed Sayed Tantawy, and Dr. Hassan Shafik representative of Prof. Dr. Hamed Samaha, Chairperson of The General Organization for Veterinary Services, Sheik Ali Abdul Baky – The General Secretary of The Islamic Research League “, Shiek Fawzy El Zefzaf – Former Deputy of Al Azhar Institution  and Dr. Mustafa Abdul Aziz – the chairman of the Egyptian Vet Syndicate., representatives of government agencies, Water and Environment Police, Mubarak Police Academy  and non-governmental organizations for animal welfare from England ,Austria, United States, and Egypt as well as many animal welfare societies from Arab Countries.

HE Mr. Abdul Fatah Mossa Jordanian Minister of Agriculture representative of HRH Princess Alia Al Hussien who chaired the second day sessions.

There were “lively” discussions and debates, as one would expect (and hope for) at such a conference.  It was wonderful to see so many young people so actively involved.  The array of presentations included those by NGOs, as well as by religious and government officials.  Yes, there were some rough edges and glitches, but all agreed that for a pioneering conference, things went well.  The understanding and flexibility.

The conference adopted many recommendations which will be presented to the Al Azhar institution who, will indorse it and forwarded to all Islamic bodies national and international.

It is hoped that these recommendations will help and end the suffering of the animals destined for slaughter and transport.

Thanks to all the participants and sponsors who made this conference possible.

Ahmed El Sherbiny

Chairperson of the Egyptian Society of Animal Friends
Chairperson of the Egyptian Federation for Animal Welfare

ATTENDEES

Guests

• HRH Princess Alia Al Hussien
• The Grand Sheikh representative – Sponsor
• HE Mr. Abdul Fatah Mossa Jordanian Minister of Agriculture

A)     International Organizations

• The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), England
• World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), Australia
• Compassion in World Farming. England
• The Islamic Foundation
• Islamic Food and  Nutrition Council of America
• Animal People, USA
• Commonwealth Veterinary Association, EU

B)      National Animal Welfare societies from Arab Countries

Egypt

• The Egyptian Society of Animal Friends (ESAF) – Hosting organization
• Egyptian Veterinary Medical Association (EVMA)
• Society for the Protection and Welfare of Donkeys and Mules in Egypt (SPWDME)
• Brooke Hospital for Animals 
• Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Port Saïd Branch
• Egyptian Society of Animal Management (ESAM)
• The Arab Federation for Wild Life Protection (AFWP)
• Animal Haven
• The General Organization for Veterinary ( GOVS)
• The Veterinary Syndicate
• The Egyptian Society for Research and Education (AWARE)
• The Egyptian Society for Mercy  to Animals ( ESMA)
• Cairo Veterinary Services 
• Giza Veterinary Service
• Cairo Air Port Quarantine 
• Bassaten Slaughter house
• Monieb Slaughter house
• Environment Police
• Mubarak Police Academy
• Ahram News Paper
• Akhbar News Paper 
• El Badeel News Paper
• El Masry El Youm News Paper
• El Dostor News Paper
• October Magazine
• Al Azhar Institution
• Islamic Research League

Kuwait

• Animal Friends League of Kuwait

Jordan

• Humane Centre for Animal Welfare, (HCAW) Jordan

Lebanon

• Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA)

Syria

• Dr. Suleiman Salhab- Ministry of Agriculture

Sudan

• Dr. Merghani Ibn Ouf –Ministry of Agriculture

Palestine

• Palestine Wildlife Society (PWLS)

Sultanate of Oman

• Sheikh Khamis Ben Rashid – Ministry of Religious Affair

Pakistan

• Mr. Waseem Shaukat- Faculty of Vet Med