The Financial Control Committee (FCC) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) concluded its annual meeting on Friday, 19 December 2025, at the Organization’s headquarters in Rabat. During the meeting, the Committee approved the financial reports submitted by the General Directorate, as well as the closing accounts for the 2024 financial year, reaffirming in its final report the high level of professionalism and transparency demonstrated in the presentation of data and the management of resources.

Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, had instructed heads of sectors within the Organization to extend full cooperation to FCC members, expressing his appreciation for their efforts and their role in strengthening ICESCO’s financial management system.

He also reaffirmed the General Directorate’s commitment to sustain cooperation, guided by a financial and administrative vision grounded in efficiency, responsibility, and the consolidation of sound governance principles.

The ICESCO FCC is composed of Mr. Yussuf Ali Najar, Representative of the State of Kuwait as Chairman of the Committee and Mr. Abdulaziz bin Saad Adabbas, Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Rapporteur.

The FCC is also comprised of three members, namely Mr. Heizrul bin Ali, Representative of Malaysia; Mr. Araz Baghirli, Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan; and Mr. El Hadji Habib Kébé, Representative of the Republic of Senegal.

Over the course of five days, the FCC held a series of meetings with officials from the General Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences, as well as the Departments of Legal Affairs and International Standards, Administrative Operations, Financial Operations, and the Financial Control Office. These meetings focused on reviewing detailed financial reports and examining various documents related to accounting matters and expenditure across the Organization’s programs and projects.

FCC members also visited several ICESCO sectors to gain first-hand insight into administrative and financial work mechanisms, as well as the monitoring and auditing systems in place.

At the close of the meeting, the Committee expressed its satisfaction with the level of financial discipline and the quality of the reports presented, noting that the consolidation of a culture of transparency and accountability within ICESCO enhances partners’ confidence and supports the Organization’s capacity to mobilize additional resources in service of the priorities of its Member States.

The FCC’s report is scheduled to be submitted to ICESCO’s Executive Council and General Conference in the coming months.