Dr. Salim AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held a meeting on Thursday, 21 May 2026, with Professor Kamal Munir, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for University Community and Engagement at the University of Cambridge, to discuss mechanisms for conducting a case study documenting ICESCO’s experience as an innovative organization in its fields of expertise, and to highlight the institutional development and restructuring it has undergone in recent years.

During the meeting, which was held via videoconference, Dr. AlMalik highlighted ICESCO’s efforts to develop its mechanisms and action plans to address current difficulties, anticipate future challenges, and capitalize on the opportunities offered by modern technologies to consolidate best practices, noting the recent developments and restructuring within ICESCO’s sectors, departments, and centers, which have enabled the Organization to attract talented professionals, hone the skills of young people, and integrate women into leadership positions, in line with the Organization’s strategic vision of making a tangible impact.

The Director-General stressed the importance of developing strong partnerships with international universities to promote academic studies, scientific research, and the dissemination of knowledge, highlighting the importance of employing innovative working mechanisms in implementing programs for cultural preservation, the restoration of heritage sites, and other projects in the fields of space sciences and girls’ education.

For his part, Prof. Munir emphasized the importance of setting priorities and objectives for conducting a case study on ICESCO’s success story as an innovative organization in its fields of action, and its role in transforming its approaches as an international organization, praising its contributions in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication. He also affirmed the readiness of a technical team from the university to visit the Organization in the near future.

The meeting was attended on behalf of ICESCO by Dr. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Office of the Director-General and Supervisor of the Strategy and Institutional Excellence Sector; Dr. Kuanysh Yergaliyev, Head of the Science and Environment Sector; and Dr. Ahmed Albanyan, Supervisor of the Education Sector and Director of the Translation and Publishing Center.