The Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 12-13 February 2025, marked the release of the first issue of ICESCO’s Cultural Journal.

The new journal, published by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), features various articles on cultural, educational and literary topics, shedding light on contemporary issues relevant to the cultural scene in the Islamic world.

The first issue of the Journal includes interviews with a number of prominent figures in the fields of culture, education and science, including Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, who stressed that the Organization has become a hub of expertise for all intellectuals and creators in the Islamic world. The issue also includes interviews with the Saudi critic and scholar, Dr. Abdullah al-Ghathami, and with Dr. Khalid Samadi, Moroccan educational expert and former Moroccan Secretary of State to the Minister of Education for Higher Education and Scientific Research.

ICESCO’s Cultural Journal is set to have a major role in promoting cultural and educational dialogue in the Islamic world and a positive impact on the cultural and educational scene in the region. It will be available electronically for all readers, followers, and specialists.