Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Ambassador Ahmed Nihad Abdel-Latif, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom of Morocco, on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat. The meeting focused on exploring avenues of joint cooperation between ICESCO and Egypt in the fields of education, science, culture, and heritage preservation.

During the meeting, Ambassador Abdel-Latif submitted the nomination file for the inscription of the Dendera Temple archaeological site on ICESCO’s Islamic World Heritage List, as part of Egypt’s efforts to protect its cultural and civilizational heritage.

The two sides also discussed ongoing preparations for the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for 1 November 2025, and the possibility of broadcasting the inauguration proceedings in ICESCO’s Conference Hall at the Organization’s headquarters in Rabat.