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    Next Wednesday.. Launch of the First International Encyclopedia on Deconstructing Extremist Discourse, at ICESCO Headquarters

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Mohammadia League of Scholars, will hold a scientific symposium to introduce the first part of “the Encyclopedia on Deconstructing Extremist Discourse” which was prepared under the framework of the partnership agreement signed between the Organization and the League to protect Muslim youth against various forms of extremist discourse within and outside the Islamic World.

    The Symposium, due to be held on Wednesday (7 July 2021), both at ICESCO headquarters, in Rabat, and through videoconferencing, will start at 10:00 UTC (11.00 Rabat time) with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a welcoming address of Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG). Afterward, Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, will give a general overview of the Symposium. Dr. Ahmed Abaddi, Secretary-General of Mohammadia League of Scholars, will deliver the main lecture, which will include a definition of the encyclopedia and its characteristics and distinctive components.

    The encyclopedia, the first part of which was completed, is the first scientific initiative that aims to monitor and deconstruct the various forms of zealotry and extremism in Muslim countries and highlight the aspects of misinterpretation and misuse of many religious concepts to sow division and spread a distorted image about the teachings of Islam across the world.

    The first part of the encyclopedia lays out the theoretical framework for dismantling the intellectual backgrounds of extremist discourses through several academic research works under the four following themes:

    •          Deconstruction of extremist discourse: Concepts and methodology

    •          Deconstruction of the intellectual backgrounds of extremist discourse

    •          Refutation of the foundations of extremist discourse

    •          Critique of the extremist discourse

     You can follow the live streaming of the Symposium on the official Facebook page of ICESCO via the link below:

    https://www.facebook.com/ICESCO.En/live

    ICESCO and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation explore prospects for cooperation

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    the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation, today (5 July 2021), held a meeting to explore the joint programs and activities, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, scientific research, digital education and strategic foresight.

    The meeting, held via videoconferencing, brought together Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, and Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, President of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation, as well as Dr. Kais Hammami, Head of ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight, Dr. Mushira Eneizat, International Cooperation and External relations Executive Director at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation, and Ms. Rim Jalloul from ICESCO Strategic Foresight Center.

    At the outset of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the main axes of ICESCO’s vision and action strategy, which are based on renewal, modernization and openness for the benefit of the Member States and Muslim communities around the world, stressing that ICESCO is keen to cooperate with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation.

    Dr. AlMalik also stated that there are many potential areas of cooperation, including strategic foresight, artificial intelligence, digital education, scientific research, and ICESCO scientific chairs, which are vital areas for Muslim countries.

    For his part, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized the importance of renewing education methods in the Islamic world to develop scientific research and encourage creativity and invention to contribute to building a creative nation. He also underlined the urgent need to establish ethical oversight on artificial intelligence, underlining his willingness to cooperate on issuing a dictionary of artificial intelligence terms.

    Besides, he stressed Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation’s keenness to cooperate with ICESCO, stating: “We are proud to be your partner.”

    Moreover, the two parties agreed to nominate two coordinators to ensure effective communication and follow up to the expert meetings in the areas of cooperation to develop operational plans for practical initiatives, programs and activities that achieve a tangible impact.

    ICESCO Approves Funding for 9 Palestinian projects in 2021

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) have approved funding for a set of projects for the benefit of the State of Palestine, which will be implemented in the second half of 2021, in partnership with the Palestinian National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science. The 9 projects covering the Organization’s action areas in education, science and culture will benefit all Palestinian geographical locations in northern and southern governorates as well as rural communities while prioritizing and paying special attention to Al-Quds Al-Sharif, which is being subjected to all forms of systematic violations and attacks by Israeli Occupation.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, underscored the Organization’s commitment to supporting the sectors of education, culture and science in Palestine, noting that ICESCO’s contribution to such projects is in support of the Palestinian cause in light of the fierce violations committed against Palestinians, especially the recurrent violations targeting Al-Quds Al-Sharif, including Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, as well as the forced expulsion of Palestinians from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah as in other regions of Al-Quds.

    Dr. Ali Zeidan Abu Zuhri, Head of the Palestinian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, thanked ICESCO Director-General for the Organization’s prompt approval of the Palestinian project proposals for 2021, which were the product of joint efforts and coordination with official partners, including ministries, government institutions, and competent civil society institutions.

    Besides, Dr. Abu Zuhri underlined the importance of working in coordination with competent partners for the project and program implementation, which focus on ICESCO’s main areas of action, catering to people with special needs, media development, women empowerment, artificial intelligence and technical education, music therapy and supporting rural communities. He also praised ICESCO’s initiative for increasing the number of scholarships awarded to Palestinian university students.

    Dr. Abu Zuhri stated that operating under the umbrella of ICESCO provides Palestine with a valuable opportunity to develop programs and projects in line with the Organization’s priorities, orientations, and national priorities in light of the current challenging circumstances.  He added that obtaining the maximum funding that the Organization may allocate to its State Members bears witness to the high level of professionalism, partnership, and coordination in preparing program and project files, which was carried out through National Commission teams, in cooperation with relevant national partner institutions, including government and civil society organizations.

    ICESCO holds preparatory meeting to launch “Project for the Development of an Elementary Education Model in the Kingdom of Morocco,”

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with a team of educational experts from the Faculty of Education (FSE) of Mohammed V University in Rabat, to prepare for the launch of the “Project for the Development of an Elementary Education Model in the Kingdom of Morocco,” in cooperation between ICESCO, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Moroccan Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research.

    During the meeting, held on Friday, 2 July 2021 at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, the participants discussed a presentation made by the team of experts, concerning the components of the project and the modalities of its implementation, which consist of preparing and experimenting with three new models in the educational system, namely: a model of new teaching methods for students and educational executives; a new model for governance and management of educational institutions; and a model determining the quality resources and tools necessary for implementation.

    During the meeting, Dr. Koumbou Barry, Head of ICESCO’s Education Sector, and Mr. Aziz El Hajir, Specialist in Information and Communication Technologies for Education, underlined the importance of this project as a pioneering initiative that focuses on an innovative educational model with a new vision of the concept of inclusive elementary education, which will benefit the Kingdom of Morocco and the ICESCO Member States, prioritizes vulnerable groups, especially girls in rural and remote areas, and includes the concepts of lifelong learning and change management.  

    ICESCO’s women leaders training concludes in Côte d’Ivoire

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    The training session on “Capacity-Building in Peace Education and the Socio-economic Empowerment of Women” that the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) organizes, in cooperation with the Conference of French-speaking Ministers of Youth and Sports (CONFEJES), at ICESCO Regional Center for Education on the Culture of Peace (CRECP), in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, concluded its proceedings. The training falls within the framework of ICESCO Year of Women 2021 and the Leadership Training Program for Peace and Security.

    The participants in the workshop, held from 28 June through 02 July 2021, both face-to-face and via videoconferencing, received training in the fields of education on peace and women empowerment through lectures of international experts in the field.

    During the closing ceremony, the participants stressed the need to develop and sustain such trainings for a larger number of women and young people, civil society activists and local leaders, promote cooperation between ICESCO and CONFEJES on issues of peace, empowerment of young people and women, and delivering certificates of participation to the beneficiaries.

    Ms. Deniba Saganogo, representative of the beneficiaries, expressed her thanks to ICESCO and CONFEJES for the good organization, stressing her and the participant’s willingness to share this experience with other colleagues in their sectors.

    For her part, Ms. Ramata Almami Mbay, Director of ICESCO’s Human and Social Sciences Sector, reaffirmed that the Organization will continue to contribute to peace and empowerment of women and youth to build peaceful, comprehensive and cohesive societies.

    Dr. Omar Halli appointed as advisor to ICESCO Director-General for the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

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     Dr. Omar Halli has joined the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and, Cultural Organization (ICESCO) as Advisor to the Director-General (DG) for the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).

    Dr. Omar Halli has held several national positions including advisor to the Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research; President of Ibn Zohr University; Member of The Higher Council for Education, Training and Research; Member of the National Coordination Committee for Higher Education; Founding Member and Coordinator of the International Festival of University Theater in Agadir; Founding Member and President of the International Festival of Cinema and Migration Agadir; Founding Member of the International Festival of Culture and Arts and President of Janoub Taqafat Association.

    Dr. Omar Halli has published several works and articles in the field of contemporary literature and translation. He has also taught for 33 years.

    The Federation of The Universities of The Islamic World (FUIW) was established in 1987 and operates under the umbrella of ICESCO. The Federation has now 347 Member Universities and higher education institutes. ICESCO Director-General holds the position of FUIW Secretary-General.

    Delegation of ACAO Executive Council members visit ICESCO headquarters in Rabat

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received at ICESCO headquarters, today, Friday 2 July 2021, a delegation of the Executive Council of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO). The delegation was comprised of Captain Haitham Mesto, Chairman of the ACAO Executive council, Eng. Abdennebi Manar, ACAO Director General, in addition to a number of the Executive council members. Dr. Abdelilah Benafara, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, and several Organization advisers and heads of sectors and departments also attended the meeting.

    During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik gives an overview of ICESCO, highlighting the key axes of its strategic vision and action plans and the modernization its working mechanisms have seen over the last two years.

    Dr. AlMalik also noted that the Organization is dedicated to building cooperation and partnership relations with regional and international organizations and bodies for the benefit of the Member States and Muslim communities across the globe.

    Captain Mesto expressed his and the Council’s delight to meet with ICESCO Director-General and leadership, commending the role the Organization assumes in its areas of competence and its sustained efforts to reflect the true image of the Islamic civilization and culture to the world.

    He added that civil aviation is no longer a simple means of transportation, but rather a lever for achieving development, as there can be no tourism or international trade exchange without aviation, stating that he is looking forward to developing cooperation relations between the two organizations.

    Heads of ICESCO sectors highlighted the key initiatives, programs and activities the Organization is currently implementing in partnership with the Member States’ competent parties and suggested areas of cooperation between ICESCO and the ACAO.

    The delegation concluded their visit by a tour inside ICESCO headquarters, including a stop at ICESCO Art Gallery, currently hosting the exhibition “In the Footsteps of Fatima Al-Fihria,” which features a large number of paintings by Moroccan artists.

    ICESCO and UNESCO Hold Preparatory Session on FLL Launch

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held a preparatory session on the launch of the Futures Literacy Lab (FLL), which aims to publicize the new foresight approaches that can be used to improve understanding of pressing matters.

    The organizers held the session on Thursday, July 1, 2021, face-to-face at ICESCO headquarters and via videoconference and brought together representatives of ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Francophone University Agency (AUF), and the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC). The session was also attended by several ICESCO interns.

    In his address, Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight, stressed the importance of acquiring the skill of foresight in an ever-changing world. He added that the soon-to-be-launched Foresight Lab will be a step further towards building young people’s foresight capacities.

    Dr. Riel Miller, Head of the Future Literacy Division at UNESCO, gave a presentation stating that FLLs are significantly important as they help develop concepts about the future and express relevant imaginative ideas. He also stressed the need to prepare for the future, with all the opportunities and challenges it entails.

    Dr. Miller also stated that there are different types of “future,” most notably desirable and probable futures, highlighting the need to encourage the youth to build their foresight capacities to help give sense to the world around them. A discussion session followed Dr. Miller’s presentation where the UNESCO official answered the questions of participants.

    ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight also gave a presentation on the concept of co-design in futures literacy, an overview on the Lab, and a simulation of Phase 1 of “Exploring probable and desirable futures.”

    Futures literacy is an acquired skill that helps overcome fear of the future. It also enables individuals, organizations and governments to understand the world and monitor variables.

    ICESCO Takes Part in Regional Workshop on Teaching Science and Mathematics in Arab Countries

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated, via videoconferencing, in the regional workshop of UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE), held on Tuesday, June 30, 2021, under the theme “Teaching Science and mathematics in Arab countries”. The event brought together intellectuals, experts and specialists representing several local, regional and international bodies.

    The Workshop reviewed the outcomes of the scientific study which was conducted under the supervision of the RCQE on “Reality and Means of Developing Science and Mathematics Teaching in Arab Countries”. The study aimed to provide a forward-looking vision for the future of teaching science and mathematics in Arab countries through exploring the reality of teaching the two subjects at primary and elementary schools in Arab countries. The study targeted the following Arab countries: Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon while reference countries included Finland, England, Singapore and the United States of America.

    The Workshop also discussed recommendations and suggestions likely to ensure the development of mathematics and science teaching at the level of primary and elementary schools in Arab countries.

    Dr. Youssef Abou Daka, Mr. Aziz Elhajir and Dr. Ahmed El Zonfoli, Program Managers at ICESCO’s Sector of Education, represented the Organization in the Workshop.

    ICESCO and Several Emirati Institutions Explore Prospects of Cooperation

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the General Secretariat of the National Commission for Education, Science and Culture in the State of the United Arab Emirates held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, via videoconference, a working session to discuss the programs and activities to be implemented in cooperation between ICESCO and several Emirati institutions. The working session focused on programs targeting women and brought together the representatives of the Ministry of Community Development, the Gender Balance Council, the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, and the General Women Union.

    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General (DG), and Ms. Salma Darmaki, Secretary-General of the Emirati National Commission, chaired the working session with the participation of a number of ICESCO Advisers and Heads of Sectors and Departments.

    In his address at the opening of the meeting, Dr. Benarafa reaffirmed that ICESCO’s proclamation of 2021 as the Year of Women, under the slogan “Women for the Future”, reflects the Organization’s commitment to women empowerment, noting that the Organization launched a number of initiatives that aim to highlight women’s leading roles in various walks of life.

    Ms. Darmaki commended ICESCO’s efforts to promote the situation of women and hailed the Organization’s proclamation of 2021 as the Year of Women and its keenness to develop cooperation relations with UAE institutions.

    Following the opening remarks, the representatives of the Ministry of Community Development, the Gender Balance Council, the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, and the General Women Union gave overviews of their respective institutions’ history, strategic goals, working mechanisms, future action plans, and major programs and activities in progress.

    ICESCO Heads of Sectors and Departments and advisors highlighted the major trends in the Organization’s vision and gave presentations on its strategic action plans and major sector-specific programs and activities that focus on supporting, empowering and building the capacities of women to enable them to assume their role as key element in achieving sustainable development. The ICESCO officials noted that such programs and initiatives can be the subject of cooperation between ICESCO and the Emirati institutions.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed to select a number of practical and goal-oriented initiatives and programs. They also agreed to reconvene to lay down the executive plans of these initiatives and programs.