MANILA: The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue is expected to play a pivotal role at the upcoming International Conference on Women, Peace and Security in Manila, Philippines, which runs from Oct. 28-30. The conference, the Saudi Press Agency reported, will bring together more than 65 government officials and ministers from the Arab region, Asia and Africa to explore collaborative approaches in advancing the women, peace and security agenda globally. The KAICIID brings to the table its extensive experience in fostering partnerships between government bodies and civil society organizations, particularly in strengthening women’s involvement in peace building, security, and stability initiatives in all communities. A highlight of the conference will be a specially curated side event on Oct. 30, under the theme “Connecting Regions — Empowering Peace: A Dialogue to Enhance Cooperation in Women, Peace and Security.” This session will feature a groundbreaking panel discussion bringing together distinguished women peacemakers from Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Pakistan and the Philippines.