The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)

The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue to foster mutual understanding, respect, and peaceful coexistence globally. Founded by Saudi Arabia, Austria, Spain, and the Holy See, and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, the center operates active dialogue platforms, capacity-building tracks, international fellowships, and multi-stakeholder initiatives. KAICIID's core global mission centers on strengthening social cohesion, mitigating conflict and tensions rooted in religious or cultural differences, and providing sustainable peacebuilding frameworks by connecting religious leaders, policymakers, educators, youth, and civil society actors.