The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Morocco held a workshop, on 7 May 2026 at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, bringing together 20 young women and men, as part of the “AI Guide For Youth by Youth” project. The initiative aims to respond to the specific needs and aspirations of young people in the field of modern technology by developing a practical and comprehensive guide on artificial intelligence.

At the outset of the workshop, Dr. Kaïs Hammami, Director of the ICESCO Center for Foresight and Artificial Intelligence, delivered a speech in which he emphasized the importance of building young people’s capacities in modern technologies and preparing them for the professions of the future, in order to keep pace with contemporary developments and achieve sustainable development in the Islamic world countries.

During the workshop sessions, trainers, including experts and specialists in artificial intelligence and strategic foresight, delivered presentations on the challenges and key features of artificial intelligence, as well as ways to leverage its applications in education, creativity, and social interaction.

The workshop also included a hands-on session on future foresight mechanisms, during which participants identified current challenges and articulated their vision for a better future. It concluded with an interactive discussion session in which the trainers answered students’ questions.