Global Center to Combat Extremism

The organization named Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, also known as "Etidal". This is a non-profit organization in Riyadh established for the stated purpose of combating extremism.

This was founded in 2017 after a meeting which was held between Saudi King Malik Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and US President Donald Trump. Conducted during the 2017 Riyadh Summit.

The center is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors, consisting of various international organizations and state institutions that are appointed after every 5 years.

Description
The center is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The use of technology is one of the claimed methods of the center to combat extremism.

The stated purposes of the center are:


 * to actively and proactively combat, expose, and refute extremist ideology, in cooperation with governments and organizations concerned.
 * Combating rational, media, and statistical extremism and support peace and tolerance between nations.
 * Strengthen Islamic moderation principles in the world.
 * Observe and analyze Extremist Groups' ideological activities, supporting, informing, and engaging in confronting extremist ideas.