The Sector of Science and Technology at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the Founding Session of the Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region, held by the House of Councilors of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Parliamentary Assembly for the Mediterranean to discuss the economy and environment issues. The Forum saw the participation of parliamentarians from 31 countries, senior officials, experts and entrepreneurs.

ICESCO’s Science and Technology Sector was represented at the Forum by Dr. Abdul Rehman, Expert at the sector, who stressed in his address the need to bridge the digital gap to deal with the challenges of climate change and contribute to the achievement of sustainable development in the countries of the Islamic world. He also noted the importance of promoting equal opportunities for young people to benefit from their creative abilities and innovations.