On Thursday, 22 May 2025, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), visited the headquarters of the Islamic Cultural Centre in the British capital, London. He was received by Dr. Ahmad Al-Dubayan, Director-General of the Centre. The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the coming period through the organization of international conferences, seminars, and training workshops in areas of shared interest, particularly in promoting civilizational dialogue and combating extremist ideology.

During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik expressed his satisfaction with the existing cooperation between ICESCO and the Centre, as reflected in their joint participation in many activities, initiatives, and conferences. He also expressed his ambition to further strengthen and expand future cooperation.

For his part, Dr. Al-Dubayan commended ICESCO’s efforts in highlighting the civilizational aspects of the Prophet’s Seerah, conveying the true image of moderate Islam to the world, and promoting the values of civilizational dialogue. He affirmed the Centre’s keenness to cooperate with the Organization in this area.

Following the meeting, Dr. AlMalik, accompanied by Dr. Al-Dubayan, toured the various wings and departments of the Centre, where the ICESCO Director-General was briefed on the Centre’s most notable programs and initiatives.

It is worth noting that the Islamic Cultural Centre in London is one of the oldest Islamic centres in Europe. It plays a major role in introducing the values and culture of the Islamic world and promoting the Arabic language and dialogue between communities.