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    ICESCO DG Visits Museum of Future in Dubai

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), visited the Museum of the Future in the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to learn about the Museum’s exhibitions and elements that anticipate the future in all its dimensions and transport the visitor to broad horizons of contemplation of what tomorrow’s world could be like.

    During his tour of the Museum, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, Dr. AlMalik, and his accompanying delegation, listened to explanations about the terminologies contained in the Museum’s sections and pavilions that simulate the future in the fields of technology, bioengineering and space.

    Following the tour, ICESCO’s DG commended the Museum’s efforts, pointing out that it represents foresight culture, which the Organization accords great importance to promote in its Member States and enable them to be more capable of addressing the challenges of the present and preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

    He noted that the Museum of the Future changes the concept of traditional museums, which display historical artifacts and collectibles, by using the latest innovative technologies to travel on a journey to the world of tomorrow, which makes it a source of inspiration for everyone.

    The Museum of the Future in Dubai, which opened on February 22, 2022, includes several sections that focus on the potential future for the development of space resources, ecosystems, and bioengineering. It also displays near-future technologies to meet challenges in various fields such as health, water, food, transportation, and energy. The museum has won 10 awards from international institutions for the quality of museum content and future science.

    ICESCO Director-General attends launch of Sharjah Heritage Days 2023

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    Various exhibitions, seminars and activities at the Organization’s pavilion in Heritage area at “Heart of Sharjah”

    Dr. Salim AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), attended the launch of the Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) 2023, which kicked off on Wednesday, 1st March 2023 in the Heritage Area at the “Heart of Sharjah” under the theme ‘Heritage and Creativity.” The event, which will run until March 21st, 2023, was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, with the participation of 42 countries and 40 local entities.

    The launch featured a tour of the pavilions of several countries and parties taking part in this “extraordinary” edition, as described by Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, President of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, as it will feature diversified folk performances with traditional costumes, local and international foods and competitions, as well as “Riwaq al-Kutubiyeen” (the booksellers’ aisle) for heritage books, and for the first time, the “Harat al-Khabbazin” (the bakers’ alley) for visitors to taste different kinds of bread.

    The ICESCO pavilion displays a photographic collection themed: “Islamic World Heritage: Distinguished Contributions to Building the Islamic Civilization.” It will also host the inauguration of the emblem board of Heritage in the Islamic World and will display multiple heritage-related publications of the Organization.

    Visitors to the pavilion will be able to watch videos created by the Organization on the Islamic World Heritage Portal and other major cultural initiatives, including training sessions on protecting and restoring heritage in the Islamic world.

    The Organization’s pavilion will host various seminars and meetings which will bring together experts and specialists to reflect upon issues relating to the protection, safeguarding and valorization of the Islamic world’s heritage and its role in promoting human and civilizational values. It will also hold a coloring contest where children will color drawings of the most prominent historical sites.

    ICESCO Participates in Award Ceremony of Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance in Dubai

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), participated in the closing ceremony of the 25th edition of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Awards for Distinguished Academic Performance, which was organized by the Foundation under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

    The ceremony, which was organized on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Mohammed bin Rashid Library (MBRL) in Dubai, saw the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum, Supreme Chairman of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, officials of the Foundation and a group of decision-makers and experts in the field of education development, as well as several stakeholders interested in improving educational performance.

    During the ceremony, 72 distinguished winners were honored in the field of education at the national, Arab and Gulf levels. The awards included five sections: Distinguished School, Distinguished Educator, Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Undergraduate University Student, and Distinguished Student.

    Dr. AlMalik expressed his happiness at attending the closing ceremony of the 25th edition of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Awards for Distinguished Academic Performance, lauding the Foundation’s role in supporting and promoting the development of education not only at the UAE national level but also at the regional and international levels.

    ICESCO DG commended the strategic partnership between the Organization and the Foundation in the field of education, which is reflected in the implementation of many joint programs and projects, mainly the organization of ICESCO-Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prize for Voluntary Development of Education Facilities in Islamic World to encourage distinguished, sustainable and comprehensive educational projects.

    ICESCO and SIH Examine Cooperation Prospects

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Musallam, President of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), discussed cooperation prospects between ICESCO and the Institute in the field of heritage preservation and valorization.

    During his visit to SIH, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Dr. AlMalik stressed that preserving and valorizing the Islamic world heritage is among ICESCO’s top priorities, as part of its vision and strategic orientations, explaining that the Organization has taken many decisions in this regard, mainly the establishment of the Islamic World Heritage Committee (IWHC), which examines the nomination files of historical sites and cultural elements submitted for inscription on the Islamic World Heritage List, the establishment of the Center of Islamic World Heritage, as well as the organization of many training sessions and workshops for capacity building of heritage professionals in its Member States.

    For his part, SIH’s President welcomed the visit of ICESCO’s DG to the Institute’s headquarters, where they toured the Institute’s facilities, and reviewed SIH’s key programs and projects to contribute to preserving the Emirati national identity, safeguarding and documenting heritage and protecting it from destruction.

    At the end of the visit, the two parties agreed to sustain coordination during the coming period, to build fruitful cooperation between ICESCO and SIH, through the implementation of several joint programs and projects in the field of preserving and safeguarding heritage.

    The visit was attended by Dr. Obaid Saif Al-Hajri, Director of ICESCO’s Regional Office in Sharjah, Mr. Najib Rhiati, Cultural Advisor to ICESCO DG, and Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Director of ICESCO DG’s Cabinet.

    SIH promotes and raises awareness about Emirati heritage and teaches its various elements according to the latest scientific curricula through organizing programs and activities throughout the year, as well as establishing partnerships with various international scientific and cultural bodies and institutions.

    ICESCO Director-General presents Sharjah Ruler with certificate of inscription of “Gate to Trucial States” on Islamic World Heritage List

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), presented His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, with the certificate of inscription of the “Sharjah, the Gate to Trucial States” on ICESCO’s Islamic World Heritage List during their meeting on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, at the headquarters of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority.

    At the outset of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik expressed his thanks to HH. Sheikh Dr. Al-Qasimi for his unwavering support to ICESCO and his commendable efforts to protect and safeguard heritage and promote culture through various initiatives and activities, namely the Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) which will kick off on March 1st, 2023, explaining that the “Sharjah, Gate to Trucial States” file, which was inscribed by ICESCO on its Islamic World Heritage List, includes multiple historical buildings that testify to the long history of Sharjah and the region.
    The two parties explored ways to promote cooperation between ICESCO and Sharjah in areas of common interest, particularly in protecting, safeguarding and sustaining heritage, and discussed means to scale up the activities of the Organization’s regional office in Sharjah.

    Upon presenting the Ruler with the inscription certificate, ICESCO DG hailed the creativity of the “Smile, you are in Sharjah” slogan which was cleverly coined by the Emirate four decades ago, using the smile to symbolize positive energy, peace and serenity which all spur progress and growth.

    For his part, HH. Sheikh Dr. Al Qasimi lauded ICESCO’s role in protecting and preserving the Islamic world’s heritage, emphasizing that despite the significant urban and technological developments it has witnessed, Sharjah could successfully sustain its cultural and civilizational heritage and preserve its tangible and intangible authenticity reflected by many of its archaeological sites.

    At the close of the meeting, Dr. Al Malik presented the Ruler with the ICESCO shield in appreciation of his efforts to support culture and offered him a number of the Organization’s latest publications in its areas of competence.

    Dr. Al-Malik presented to His Highness a proposal for His Highness Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi Award for Best Heritage Practices in the Islamic World.

    The meeting brought together a host of officials from the Government of Sharjah and the Sharjah Archeology Authority, Dr. Obaid Saif AlHajri, Director of ICESCO’s Regional Office in Sharjah, Mr. Najib Rhiati, Cultural Advisor to ICESCO DG, and Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the DG Cabinet at ICESCO.

    ICESCO and China’s ISRSS Sign Cooperation Agreement

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Institute of Silk Road Strategy Studies (ISRSS) of the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in the People’s Republic of China signed a memorandum of understanding and an action plan for cooperation, to promote the values of coexistence, peace and civilizational dialogue, as well as to enhance knowledge in higher education, scientific research and cultural exchange.

    In his speech delivered at the signing ceremony on Friday, 24 February 2023, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director General, welcomed this strategic cooperation and partnership between the two parties, as part of the Organization’s policy of opening up to universities and higher institutes, and its contribution to consolidating the values of peace and tolerance and promoting civilizational dialogue. He also stressed the importance of this partnership in enhancing the Silk Road’s historical dimension and achieving coexistence between civilizations.

    For his part, Mr. Jiang Feng, SISU Chairman of the Board, expressed his satisfaction with the signing and reviewed the missions of the University and the great importance it accords to youth capacity building and the development of research, through cooperation with its international partners and knowledge networking. He also stated that the Memorandum of Understanding and the Action Plan signed with ICESCO will open up broad perspectives on Chinese civilization for the countries of the Islamic world.

    The memorandum and the action plan were signed by Mrs. Amira El Fadil, Head of ICESCO Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and Dr. Ma Li Rong, ISRSS Dean, with the attendance of several Heads of Sectors and Departments and Experts of ICESCO, as well as officials of the Institute.

    In her speech, Mrs. Amira El Fadil stressed the importance of implementing the terms of the memorandum and the procedures contained in the action plan to achieve tangible results to consolidate the cooperation between ICESCO and the Institute. For his part, Dr. Ma Li Rong reviewed the terms of the memorandum and the areas of cooperation, stressing the Institute’s eagerness to sustain this fruitful cooperation with ICESCO.

    The memorandum and the plan include setting up a Chair for Silk Road Studies to enrich the civilizational discourse between China and the Islamic world, holding a joint exhibition on Silk Road heritage, international forums and workshops for youth in this field, as well as harnessing modern technology to enhance the educational capabilities of youth in China and ICESCO Member States, in addition to publishing joint articles on Silk Road studies.

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    The headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted a major ceremony to select the three winners out of the 10 finalists in the first edition of “My Thesis in 1000 Words” contest, organized by ICESCO’s Federation for the Universities of the Islamic World. The candidates had five minutes to present a summary of their doctoral theses in front of a jury and an audience and compete for the three first spots. Out of ten contestants, the jury selected the first and second winners while the audience selected the third through live online voting.

    The grand finale of the contest kicked off on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the opening remarks by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, FUIW Secretary-General, who stated that organizing this contest aims to test the ability of Ph.D. students in the Islamic world to present their theses in a condensed manner. He added that mastering and fully grasping the topic of the thesis is reflected in the ability to convey complex thoughts in a simplified manner to a non-specialized audience in few minutes.

    Moreover, the Director-General stressed that ICESCO and FUIW organized this contest to encourage universities to adopt this approach in training students on presentation skills, capturing the audience’s attention and managing to convey difficult ideas in a simple way without compromising the requirements of sound scientific research.

    In his address, Dr. Omar Halli, Advisor to ICESCO Director-General for the FUIW, stated that the Prize aims to provide students with networking opportunities and highlight the positive progress made by the universities of the Islamic world.

    For his part, Dr. Khalid Berrada, Head of the Prize Jury, stated that 181 student researchers from 17 countries participated in this contest, creatively presenting their theses in less than 1000 words in one of ICESCO’s working languages (Arabic, English or French). He added that they each presented video segments and thesis abstracts, noting that the selection of the ten finalists was carried out in a consistent and unbiased manner.

    Following the opening remarks, the ten finalists from universities in the State of Qatar, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Morocco, Malaysia, Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Tunisia proceeded to present their theses to the jury and the audience within the five-minute time limit.

    After the jury’s deliberations and the closing of the online voting, Khalsa Al Bahri from Sultan Qaboos University in the Sultanate of Oman won first place, while Nisrine Nouj from Ibn Zohr University in the Kingdom of Morocco won second place. As for the audience choice, Chaymae Fouikhri from Hassan II University in the Kingdom of Morocco won third place.

    At the close of the ceremony, Dr. AlMalik presented the prizes to the three winners, which consisted of commemorative shields and monetary awards standing at USD 2,000 for the first winner, USD 1,500 for the second, and 1,000 for the third. The other finalists were also presented with 500-dollar monetary rewards.

    Delegation from Academy of Kingdom of Morocco Visits Prophet’s Seerah Exhibition at ICESCO Headquarters

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    A delegation from the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, headed by Dr. Abdeljalil Lahjomri, Permanent Secretary of the Academy, visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, which is hosted by the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in Rabat.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, received Dr. Lahjomri and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, where he reaffirmed ICESCO’s eagerness to cooperate with the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco in intellectual, scientific and cultural fields, commanding its roles in scientific research and supporting intellectual and scientific capacities at the national and international level, as well as spreading the values of dialogue between cultures and civilizations.

    He stated that the initiative to host the Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic civilization comes as part of a strategic partnership between the Organization, the Muslim World League (MWL) and Morocco’s Mohammadia League of Scholars and that the visitors of the Exhibition admire the encyclopedic information it contains, which was the fruit of scrutinized scientific efforts on the Prophet’s Seerah that lasted 17 years, indicating that the Exhibition is witnessing a great turnout from the public.

    During the tour, the delegation, accompanied by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, listened to detailed presentations on the contents of the Exhibition’s various pavilions and the modern display technologies, which virtually take the visitor back to the time of the Prophet (PBUH).

    Following the tour, the delegation of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco expressed their happiness at ICESCO hosting this great scientific event. Dr. Mohamad Kettani, Assistant Permanent Secretary of the Kingdom of Morocco Academy, indicated that it presents valuable information and important messages about tolerance in the Islamic religion and the Prophet’s Seerah using the latest virtual and augmented reality technologies.

    Signing of agreement to establish ICESCO Open Education Chair at Mohammed V University in Rabat

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Mohammed V University, in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, signed an agreement to establish ICESCO Chair Open Education at the university “for fair access to inclusive and quality education,” aimed at developing open education and related fields, promoting open educational resources and practices, and sharing experiences among researchers, academics, university students and higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Morocco and the ICESCO Member States.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, and Dr. Farid El Bacha, President of Mohammed V University, signed the agreement, on Wednesday (22 February 2023), at the University’s headquarters, in the presence of several heads of sectors and departments of ICESCO and the University officials.

    In his address during the signing ceremony, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed that ICESCO’s new vision seeks to keep up with new developments by establishing and supporting scientific university chairs specialized in the fields of education, culture, science and artificial intelligence, pointing to the need for universities to keep up with the labor market developments and the professions of tomorrow.

    For his part, Dr. El Bacha commended the agreement, stressing that Mohammed V University is aware of the importance of open resources in the academic field to disseminate and develop knowledge through modern technologies for quality and inclusive education.

    In his speech, Dr. Mohamed Tahiri, Director of Higher Education and Pedagogical Development at the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation in the Kingdom of Morocco, praised the initiative to establish the ICESCO Chair for Open Education, pointing out that the initiative is in line with the Ministry’s strategy to enhance digital resources in higher education institutions and encourage them to utilize open resources, to develop the capabilities of students and researchers.

    Dr. Mahmoud Abdsamih, Head of Programs and Activities of UNESCO, ICESCO and ALECSO at the Moroccan National Commission for Education, Science and Culture, stressed in a speech, delivered on behalf of the Secretary-General of the Moroccan National Commission, that open educational resources and information technologies has become a prerequisite for the development of society through the transfer of human knowledge and preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators, noting that ICESCO Open Education Chair comes within the framework of this global progress.

    The agreement indicates that the chair aims to raise professors’ awareness of the essential role of open education by providing relevant knowledge and expertise, supporting the participation of researchers and academics in open education practices, disseminating these innovative practices among Ph.D. students, and urging professors to positively develop their educational practices.

    ICESCO Director-General receives WHO Representative in Morocco

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Dr. Maryam Bigdeli, Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Kingdom of Morocco, and together explored prospects of cooperation between the two organizations.

    During the meeting, held today, Wednesday, February 22; 2023, at ICESCO Headquarters, Dr. AlMalik highlighted ICESCO’s efforts to provide health assistance to its Member States, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He further explained that these efforts included the implementation of several programs and projects and the organization of medical, social and educational caravans to promote public and mental health, noting that ICESCO works on designing programs and activities that focus on achieving equality in health services by capitalizing on modern technology.

    He added that ICESCO works on launching the program to create healthcare federations, scientific networks and social outreach groups, stating that the Organization has recently launched ICESCO’s Health Consortium, which aims to foster cooperation between the Organization and its Member States in the implementation of programs and projects geared towards developing the health systems by capitalizing on modern technology and innovation and building the capacities of health workers.

    For her part, Dr. Bigdeli commended ICESCO’s efforts in the health sector in service of its Member States, reaffirming the WHO’s keenness to promote cooperation with active international organizations that have a direct impact on societies such as ICESCO in order to develop joint health programs to promote health services.

    The meeting also discussed project and program proposals for cooperation between the two organizations in areas of common interest. The two parties agreed to pick up the pace of cooperation over the upcoming period to achieve common goals and initiate positive healthcare and human change in the Islamic world.

    The meeting was attended by Ms. Amira El-Fadil, Head of the Sector of Partnerships and International Cooperation and Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Sector of Human and Social Sciences.