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    ICESCO and Chad Explore Avenues to Foster Collaboration in Arabic Language Teaching

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Ramatou Mahamat Houtouin, Minister Secretary-General of the Government responsible for the promotion of bilingualism in the Republic of Chad, discussed ways of strengthening collaboration between ICESCO and Chad in Arabic language teaching.

    During the meeting, held N’Djamena, on Monday 27 November 2023, Dr. AlMalik affirmed ICESCO’s commitment to supporting Chad by enhancing Arabic language teaching programs for French-speaking staff and administrative leaders, which will be specifically tailored to meet their needs and work conditions, stressing ICESCO’s willingness to provide support to youth and women, with a particular focus on promoting girls’ education and addressing school dropout-related challenges.

    The Chadian Minister commended the invaluable support extended by ICESCO to her country, facilitating to the practical implementation of bilingualism across diverse sectors, and called for collaborative efforts to intensify Arabic educational programs targeting French-speaking staff in various departments and ministries. Additionally, she emphasized the need to adopt flexible educational mechanisms to help Chad in enhancing social cohesion among different Arabic and French-speaking groups alike.

    The meeting also brought together Mr. Adel Bouraoui, Advisor to ICESCO Director-General for External Centers on Arabic Language, and Dr. Ali Mohamed Qamar, Director of ICESCO’s Regional Educational Centre in Chad, along with several advisors to the Minister.

    Inauguration of new headquarters of ICESCO’s Regional Educational Centre in Chad in presence of high-level officials

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    The new headquarters of ICESCO’s Regional Educational Centre in Chad was inaugurated today, November 27, 2023 in N ‘Djamena, the capital city of Chad, in the presence of Dr. Salem Al Malik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Mr. Musa Khadam, Minister of National Education and Civic Promotion, a host of senior officials, public figures, representative of Qatar Charity and a number of the Center graduates.

    In his statement during the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Al-Malik emphasized ICESCO’s keenness to expand the establishment of regional centers for teaching Arabic for non- Arabic speakers in its member and non-member States, as part of the Organization’s desire to provide programmes and activities directly to the communities of the Islamic world, noting the role of the Regional Educational Centre in Chad, which has become beacon of education in the African continent.

    ICESCO Director-General added that the Centre’s transfer to its new headquarters is a quantum leap towards modernizing its roles and working mechanisms in line with the Organization’s new vision. He commended the achievements of the Centre in recent years which has made it the first educational institution at the national level in training Arabic teachers to teach in the public educational elementary stage with 7645 teachers trained so far. With these achievements, the Centre has established a new branch in the city of Sarh to add to the other branch in the city of Abéché.

    Dr. Al-Malik thanked the President, the Government and the people of Chad for their hospitality and for their keen interest in the development of Arab education, noting the great role played by the Ministry of National Education and all stakeholders, and the central role of Qatar Charity Foundation, which supported the construction of the Centre’s new headquarters.

    In turn, the Ministry of National Education and Civic Promotion reaffirmed his country’s appreciation for the significant role played by ICESCO in contributing to the development of its areas of competence in its Member States pointing out that the new headquarters of the Educational Centre with modern equipment and facilities would support Chad in addressing the challenges of educational infrastructure.

    Mr. Abdelhamid Mohammed, Director of Qatar Charity Office in Chad, expressed the Foundation’s pride in cooperating with ICESCO in such educational and development programmes and projects, expressing the Foundation’s readiness to develop bilateral cooperation to launch projects and activities in areas of mutual interest.

    In his statement, Dr. Ali Mohamed Qamar, Director of ICESCO’s Regional Educational Centre in Chad, reviewed the activities and programmes implemented by the Centre during its pilot period, noting the continued support of ICESCO’s General Directorate for the Centre and its readiness to complete the construction of its new headquarters.

    Later, ICESCO Director-General and the Minister of National Education, Civic Promotion and the other officials toured the Centre’s galleries, rooms and facilities, namely the language laboratory, which includes up-to-date technologies.

    ICESCO participates in celebration of 20th anniversary of establishment of the University of Comoros

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and its Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World participated in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the University of the Comoros. The celebration, which was held at the University headquarters in the capital Moroni today, Thursday 23 November 2023, was presided over by H.E. Othman Ghazali, President of the Union of the Comoros, and attended by a number of ministers, the university president, professors and students.


    ICESCO was represented at the celebration by Dr. Omar Halli, advisor to the Director-General for the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, and Dr. Mahamat Abba Ousman, expert at the Culture and Communication Sector. In his speech, Dr. Halli stated that the Federation will work in cooperation with the Presidency of the University of the Comoros to launch a doctoral school project and training in the field of open education, and accompany the project of establishing the faculty of medicine.

    During the celebration, the participants praised the existing cooperation between ICESCO and the Union of the Comoros, especially after the visit paid by Dr. Salem Al-Malik, ICESCO Director-General, to Moroni last month.
    Later, Dr. Halli held a meeting with Youssouf Takiddine, Minister of National Education, Scientific Research, Training and Vocational Integration, in the presence of Dr. Ibouroi Ali Toibibou, President of the University of the Comoros, to agree on plans for implementing cooperation projects between the two parties.

    ICESCO participates in a study day on restoration of heritage damaged by Al-Haouz earthquake in Morocco

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    The Culture and Communication Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in a study day organized by the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Benguerir, Morocco, to touch upon the efforts made to restore cultural heritage components that were affected by Al-Haouz earthquake.

    Representing ICESCO at the event on Tuesday 21 November 2023, Dr. Nami Salihi, Supervisor of the Islamic World Heritage Centre, elaborated on ICESCO’s initiatives to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the earthquake. He expressed the Organization’s readiness to support the Kingdom of Morocco in the restoration of cultural heritage damaged by the earthquake. Dr. Salihi also affirmed that ICESCO is willing to share its expertise with competent authorities to achieve this goal.

    The event drew the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication in Morocco, UNESCO, along with experts and researchers from both national and international universities.

    Conclusion of catch-up education sessions for drop-out girls in the Yemeni Governorate of the Socotra Archipelago

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    A series of training sessions on enhancing girls’ education in the Socotra Archipelago Governorate in the Republic of Yemen was concluded. The sessions have been organized for the benefit of girls’ teachers in the governorate as part of the activities of the catch-up education project for girls who have dropped out of school in Yemen, in implementation of the agreement signed between the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Yemen, and the Benevolence Coalition for Humanitarian Relief.

    At the opening of the closing (seventh) session, which was held from 19 to 22 November 2023 in the presence of a number of Yemeni officials, participants stressed the crucial role of these training sessions in qualifying educational and administrative staff to enhance girls’ education in Yemen.

    The participants in the session were divided into two groups: the first included 30 participants from schools in the Hadibo District, while the second included 20 participants from the schools of the Qalansiyah District. The training aimed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance girls’ education, including how to deal with the challenges facing girls’ education in Yemen, how to design and implement educational curricula and activities that attract girls to schools.

    The session also reviewed mechanisms for diagnosing and treating school dropout in Socotra, modern teaching methods, and personal and professional skills and competencies for teachers of dropout girls, as well as implementing a number of activities to provide a comprehensive training experience for participants.

    Emirati Tribute to ICESCO Director-General in Recognition of his Efforts in Promoting Values of Coexistence

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    The United Arab Emirates Embassy in the Kingdom of Morocco paid tribute to Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in recognition of his efforts in promoting values of coexistence, tolerance and peace worldwide and for his contribution to a collective book titled, “Tolerance: Contemporary Perspectives,” published on the occasion of the 52nd UAE Union Day.

    In this connection, H.E. Al Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Morocco, delivered an honorary shield and certificate of recognition to Dr. Abdelillah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, on behalf of Dr. AlMalik, who is currently on an official mission outside the seat country. This tribute was part of a reception ceremony held by the UAE Embassy in observance of the 52nd UAE Union Day on Tuesday, 21 November 2023, in the presence of Moroccan ministers, representatives of diplomatic missions accredited to Morocco, and a host of high-level officials.

    ICESCO Participates in Non-Aligned Movement Conference on Advancing the Rights of Women

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the Non-Aligned Movement Conference on Advancing the Rights and Empowerment of Women, which was jointly organized by the Republic of Azerbaijan, the current chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, as well as Uganda and Uzbekistan, the upcoming chairs of NAM, to discuss the empowerment and advancement of women’s rights and to improve their contribution to sustainable development, peace and security issues.

    The Conference, which was held in Baku on 20-21 November, 2023, saw the participation of ministers and high-profile officials from more than sixty countries, in addition to representatives of a number of international organizations and bodies.

    ICESCO was represented by Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Director of Human and Social Sciences Sector, and Dr. Dinara Guliyeva, expert in the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector. In her presentation, Ms. Mbaye reviewed ICESCO’s key programs and initiatives geared toward promoting and protecting women’s rights and fostering girls’ schooling while providing a safe environment for them to develop their capacities and contribute to building prosperous communities.

    In connection, ICESCO’s delegation held several meetings with officials in the Republic of Azerbaijan, including Mrs. Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, who stressed her keenness to strengthen cooperation with ICESCO in the field of women’s rehabilitation and child protection and agreed to cooperate in the implementation of a number of programs in the fields of leadership training, peacebuilding, child protection and mental health in addition to enhancing the presence of women in sports.

    ICESCO Director-General receives the Best Leader Award 2023 from the World Business Angels Investment Forum

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), was awarded the Best Leader Award 2023 by the World Business Angels Investment Forum. This prestigious international award, presented annually by the Forum, celebrates figures who demonstrate outstanding leadership and foresight, making substantial contributions to the progress of education, science, and culture, resulting in positive changes that foster economic opportunities, social justice, and sustainable development.

    In a special ceremony at the 2023 World Business Angels Investment Forum held in Durban, South Africa, attended by ministers and high-level dignitaries and representatives from various countries and international organizations active in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development, Mr. Baybars Altuntas, President of the Forum, presented the award to Dr. AlMalik. He stressed that the award not only acknowledges the international endeavors of the Director-General in education, science, and culture since assuming office but also highlights ICESCO’s substantial contributions in these vital areas. These contributions are driven by its new strategic vision, which has elevated the Organization as a beacon of international intellectual and cultural influence.

    The World Business Angels Investment Forum emphasized in the rationale for awarding Dr. AlMalik that, under his leadership, the Organization has successfully achieved its planned objectives ahead of schedule. This accomplishment involved the development and modernization of its organizational structure and operations, as well as the establishment of strong partnerships with esteemed civil society organizations, institutions and entities both within its Member States and on the global scale. As a result, ICESCO has now positioned itself at the forefront of organizations supporting the youth of the Islamic world, striving to provide opportunities for them and enhance their capabilities in technology, innovation, and creativity, in alignment with the evolving trends in the world and anticipating future professions.

    It is noteworthy that the World Business Angels Investment Forum is an international organization with the primary objective of facilitating funding for startups, small and medium enterprises, and large institutions. The forum also promotes innovation and creativity while providing employment opportunities to contribute to global social justice. This mission is achieved through supporting major investors in assisting entrepreneurs and people with ideas and facilitating their access to funding. Importantly, the forum is a partner in the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.

    ICESCO Deputy Director-General takes part in the International Dar Damana Forum in Morocco

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    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), took part in the International Forum Dar Damana for Dhikr and Samaa in Ouazzane, Kingdom of Morocco. The event was organized by the Safa Association for Madih, under the supervision of the Prefecture of Ouazzane and in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication.

    This event was held on 16-18 November 2023 and saw the participation of several artists and Inshad groups from Morocco and several Arab countries. The Forum featured various cultural, art and religious activities and attracted a large audience.

    During an academic seminar at the Forum, Dr. Benarafa highlighted ICESCO’s efforts in the field of cultural heritage conservation, noting that, since 2019, the Organization has adopted a new strategy for safeguarding the heritage of the Islamic world based on a more comprehensive and realistic vision for preserving this heritage.

    The Deputy Director-General also stressed the importance of finding new perspectives to address cultural heritage issues, in light of the current developmental, environmental, civilizational, ethical and geopolitical challenges.

    ICESCO condemns Israeli occupation attacks on Al-Fakhoura, Tal Al-Zaatar schools in the Gaza Strip

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) condemns in the strongest terms the heinous crime committed of bombing Al-Fakhoura, Tal Al-Zaatar schools in the Gaza Strip, by the Israeli occupation, causing hundreds of casualties, including deaths and injuries.

    While sharing the pain and anger of millions of people around the world, ICESCO affirms that the continuation of this brutal behavior, which makes no distinction whatsoever between schools, medical institutions and military facilities, demonstrates the Israeli occupation’s persistence on violating all international laws and norms, and disdaining the emerging positions around the globe against these barbaric actions which have become a disgrace to humanity, for no power has ever used its military machine with such hatred against children’s dormitories, schools and hospitals. With such an action, the system of values and morality undergoes an unprecedented blatant setback in history.

    ICESCO renews its appeal to all international organizations, particularly those working in the fields of education, science and culture, to express a firm stance against these irresponsible actions and calls for taking the necessary measures to ensure their accountability otherwise this aggressive arrogance will undermine all good efforts to establish security and peace, thus paving the way for the growth of extremism, racism and hatred in all parts of the world.

    In keeping with its duty, ICESCO confirms that it will be at the forefront of organizations to support the educational and cultural systems of the Gaza Strip, in continuity with its role in strengthening the efforts of the State of Palestine in the fields of education, science and culture.