The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) received a delegation from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at its headquarters in Rabat, to discuss ways and mechanisms for cooperation in jointly organizing a conference on Islamic civilization and developing programs and projects in quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and innovation.

During the meeting, Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, affirmed the Organization’s willingness to cooperate with the university in several areas of common interest, as part of its commitment to building bridges of cooperation with Malaysia and its institutions and bodies, given the country’s leading role in promoting the values, cultural diversity and scientific contributions of the Islamic world.

The meeting also featured presentations on ICESCO’s key initiatives and programs by Dr. Ahmed Albanyan, Head of the Education Sector and Supervisor of the Translation and Publishing Center; Dr. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Director-General’s Office and Supervisor of the Strategy and Institutional Excellence Sector; Dr. Yergaliyev Kuanysh, Head of the Science and Environment Sector; and Dr. Majdi Hajj Ibrahim, Director of the Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers.

For his part, Dato’ Dr. Mohd Sharil bin Abdullah, head of the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia delegation, expressed the university’s willingness to cooperate in developing programs and projects for expertise exchange.

At the close of the meeting, the two sides agreed to develop an action plan featuring future joint activities and projects. The Malaysian delegation also presented ICESCO with a commemorative shield in recognition of its efforts in its areas of competence across the Islamic world.

Following the meeting, the university delegation visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, housed at ICESCO headquarters.