Al Sharq Forum (Arabic: منتدى الشرق) is an independent, international non-profit organization that aims to consolidate the values of pluralism and justice, while developing long-term strategies and programs that contribute to the political development, economic prosperity, and social cohesion of the people of the Al Sharq region and the world.^[1]
Its director of strategic research is Mohammad Affan.

Al Sharq Forum is currently headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, and there is also three offices in London, United Kingdom Geneva,^[2] Switzerland and Kuala Lumpur.^[3]

The Forum consists of three pillars working in tandem to ensure the realization of its mission:

A think tank that looks to undertake impartial,^[4] rigorous research to promote the ideals of democratic participation, an informed citizenry, multi-stakeholder dialogue and social justice.

An online platform offering an eclectic range of academic courses^[5] that aim at disseminating knowledge from the social sciences and humanities, and is targeted at civil and political activists with a view to enhance informed action.

A network of committed and active youth, leading change towards a more inclusive and just world. Established in 2012,^[6] by Wadah Khanfar, the former director general of Al Jazeera Network, is the co-founder and President.^[7]