The Culture and Communication Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in a study day organized by the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Benguerir, Morocco, to touch upon the efforts made to restore cultural heritage components that were affected by Al-Haouz earthquake.

Representing ICESCO at the event on Tuesday 21 November 2023, Dr. Nami Salihi, Supervisor of the Islamic World Heritage Centre, elaborated on ICESCO’s initiatives to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the earthquake. He expressed the Organization’s readiness to support the Kingdom of Morocco in the restoration of cultural heritage damaged by the earthquake. Dr. Salihi also affirmed that ICESCO is willing to share its expertise with competent authorities to achieve this goal.

The event drew the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication in Morocco, UNESCO, along with experts and researchers from both national and international universities.