President Ali named among world’s 500 most influential Muslims

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been listed in the 2026 edition of The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims under the category of Political Caribbean Leaders.

The annual publication, produced by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Amman, Jordan, recognises individuals who have made significant contributions and exerted meaningful influence within the global Muslim community. It covers several fields, including politics, scholarship, philanthropy, social development, science, and culture.

With more than 2.1 billion Muslims worldwide—over a quarter of the global population—the publication focuses on figures whose influence extends beyond borders, through governance, scholarship, or humanitarian work.

This year’s edition also honours the collective men and women of Gaza as its Persons of the Year.

During Ramadan Village 2024, an initiative led by President Ali, Guyanese donated over $110.8 million to support Palestinian refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

On behalf of the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) and the Director of Education of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), Sheikh Moen UL-Hack congratulated President Ali, stating: “This well-deserved and timely recognition highlights your remarkable leadership as the first Muslim President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and your steadfast commitment to inclusive development, interfaith harmony, and national transformation.” (DPI)