Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, received Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), at her office in Doha.

The meeting explored prospects for strategic cooperation in education, human development, and scientific research, with a particular focus on the ethics of artificial intelligence from an Islamic perspective and ways to employ it responsibly in education and cultural upbringing. Discussions emphasized the importance of leveraging AI to strengthen human values, preserve identity, and keep pace with rapid transformations in the knowledge economy.

Dr. AlMalik presented ICESCO’s renewed vision and implementation strategy, underscoring the need to integrate the Arabic language and Islamic culture into AI ecosystems and enhance their intellectual and ethical presence in digital models and smart learning platforms.

Her Highness, a global thought leader and a central figure in human development, affirmed that artificial intelligence represents a historic opportunity if grounded in solid ethical principles and a comprehensive human vision. She stressed that education and scientific research form the cornerstone for anticipating and shaping the future. She also highlighted the eminent status of the Arabic language and the importance of promoting it, noting that the completion of the Doha Historical Dictionary of Arabic marks a new milestone in advancing the language and reinforcing its scientific and cultural presence.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik expressed his deep appreciation to Her Highness for her pioneering role in making education a lever for human development and a bridge to the future. He extended an invitation to Qatar Foundation to visit ICESCO headquarters to discuss ways to deepen cooperation and translate shared visions into impactful, sustainable programs.

The meeting was attended by Engineer Saad bin Ebrahim Al Muhannadi, Head of the Office of the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation; Dr. Ahmad Hasnah, President of Hamad Bin Khalifa University; and Ms. Abeer Al Khalifa, Head of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation.