Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Dr. Dawas Tayseer Rashid Dawas, Assistant Secretary-General for Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on the occasion of the conclusion of his term as Chair of ICESCO’s Executive Council. Dr. AlMalik expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts exerted by Dr. Dawas during his term and for his valuable contributions to supporting educational and cultural action in the service of the causes of the Islamic world.

During the meeting, held on Thursday, 7 May 2026, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik praised Dr. Dawas’ commitment and professionalism, as well as his contributions to advancing the Organization’s orientations and programs. He also commended his previous role as Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, wishing him success in his current responsibilities.

Dr. AlMalik emphasized that Dr. Dawas’ assumption of his new duties within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation would open broader prospects for coordination between the two organizations, enabling enhanced partnerships, the exchange of expertise, and the development of integrated action.

For his part, Dr. Dawas expressed his appreciation for ICESCO and his pride in having chaired the Executive Council, praising the qualitative progress achieved by the Organization in terms of programs, initiatives, and international presence. He also conveyed the congratulations and regards of H.E. Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to Dr. Salim AlMalik on the occasion of submitting a recommendation to ICESCO’s General Conference to re-elect him as Director-General for a second term.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik presented Dr. Dawas with a commemorative shield in recognition of his distinguished efforts during his term as Chair of the Organization’s Executive Council and in appreciation of his contributions to supporting ICESCO’s path and strengthening its institutional presence.

The meeting was attended on behalf of ICESCO by Dr. Salim Al-Habsi, Director of the General Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences, and Mr. Mohamed Hedi Shili, Head of the Division of Legal Affairs and International Standards.