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    ICESCO holds training session in Benin on promoting rights of children with disabilities through culture

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    Today, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the training session held in Porto-Novo, the capital of the Republic of Benin, on promoting the rights of children with disabilities through artistic and cultural activities, concluded. The session was organized by the Culture and Communication Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the National Commission for UNESCO and ICESCO in Benin.

    The session, which benefited 40 children with disabilities and lasted for three days, aimed to enhance knowledge of human rights and the necessity of respecting and ensuring them for all social segments. It also provided training in designing drama performances and paintings that disseminate awareness of the importance of respecting the rights of children with disabilities, especially deaf and mute children, within the educational and cultural environment.

    This session, which was supervised by trainers from the “Deaf Reception, Education and Integration Center” (Centre d’accueil, d’éducation et d’intégration des sourds) (CAEIS), à Louho, Benin, is part of the efforts of ICESCO’s Culture and Communication Sector to promote the right to access culture, develop creative economy, contribute to the integration of persons with disabilities into cultural and artistic activities, and employ their creative abilities through training sessions.

    The opening ceremony of the session was attended by Raliou Arinloye, Deputy Director of Cabinet of the Minister of Pre-school and Primary Education, Benin, Dr Paulette Okpèicha Gnanvi, Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO and ICESCO in Benin, in addition to a number of officials in the cultural sector.

    ICESCO Participates in Launching the Foresight Employment in Decision-Making Initiative at the Tunisian Ministry of Education

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    The Center of Foresight and Artificial Intelligence at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the launch of the “Strategic Foresight Employment in Decision-Making at the Tunisian Ministry of Education” initiative. This event was in collaboration with the Tunisian National Commission for Education, Science, and Culture, and the National Center for Training and Skill Development. A training workshop on “Strategic Foresight for Decision-Making” was held for the benefit of senior officials and employees from the Ministry and the Commission, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills to support an educational system that adapts to developments and can face future challenges.

    The workshop, held in Tunis on July 31 and August 1, 2024, aimed to familiarize participants with the fundamental concepts and tools of strategic foresight. Its sessions included rich discussions on the importance of foresight in predicting future challenges and developing effective responses. Participants also learned about data analysis mechanisms, foresight scenario development, and how to incorporate these insights into their administrative activities and daily work.

    In this context, Dr. Kais Hammami, Head of ICESCO’s Center of Foresight and Artificial Intelligence, emphasized the importance of adopting a foresight approach and intensively integrating it into ministries of ICESCO Member States to make proactive and correct decisions. He highlighted the Organization’s commitment to promoting a culture of foresight for a better future.

    ICESCO Director-General attends inauguration ceremony of Mauritanian president for second term

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), attended the inauguration ceremony of H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, for a second term, which was held on Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at the new Al-Murabitoun Conference Palace in the capital, Nouakchott, and witnessed a high-level presence of a large number of leaders, heads of state and government, ministers, ambassadors and representatives of international organizations.

    The ceremony kicked off with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a public session of the Mauritanian Constitutional Council which took a set of constitutional and legal procedures related to the inauguration ceremony. After that, H.E. President El Ghazouani took the constitutional oath, marking the beginning of his second presidential term, and delivered a speech in which he reviewed the broad lines of his vision and action program in his second term.

    Dr. Al-Malik congratulated President El Ghazouani, during their handshake at the end of the inauguration ceremony, on the Mauritanian people’s renewed confidence in His Excellency, praising the progress witnessed by Mauritania under his enlightened leadership during his first term.

    ICESCO Director General stressed the depth of relations between the Organization and Mauritania, noting that the partnership between the two sides in the fields of education, science and culture has witnessed significant development over the past years, thanks to the direct support of H.E. President El Ghazouani for ICESCO’s efforts and activities, including his generous patronage of the activities of the celebration of Nouakchott as the Culture Capital in the Islamic World for the year 2023, and his attendance at the opening ceremony of the celebration.

    ICESCO Director General also commended the efforts of Her Excellency Dr. Mariem Mohamed Fadel Dah, the First Lady of Mauritania and ICESCO Goodwill Ambassador, in the social, educational, scientific and cultural fields and the support she provides to ICESCO’s activities in Mauritania.

    Dr. AlMalik expressed his keenness to continue developing the partnership between ICESCO and Mauritania in the future through cooperation in implementing qualitative initiatives, programmes and projects.

    ICESCO Launches Second Edition of “My Thesis in 1000 Words” with Special prize on Artificial Intelligence

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World are pleased to announce the opening of the call for nominations for the second edition of “My Thesis in 1000 Words” Prize. This Prize is open to PhD students in universities across the Islamic world who have completed their theses and dissertations but have not yet defended them. The Prize is organized in partnership with the Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Center at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, in collaboration with ICESCO Chair of Machine Learning in Remote Sensing at the same University, the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, and the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science.

    This edition features two prizes in different fields: the first covering all disciplines, and the second is exclusively for artificial intelligence specializations in remote sensing and geographic information systems. A panel of experts and academics in the respective fields will evaluate the video applications to select five finalists in each theme for the final round.

    The selected candidates will be invited to Sultan Qaboos University to present their work in front of the jury at the final ceremony. The jury will select the first and second place winners, while the audience will choose the recipients of the audience prize for each category.

    Selection Criteria:
    • Fill out the registration form at:
    https://icesco.org/en/my-thesis-in-1000-words-2nd-edition
    • Record a video in one of ICESCO’s three working languages (Arabic, English, French), creatively presenting the thesis in less than 1000 words, to be submitted by 15 September 2024.
    • Video must be in landscape mode, recorded in a quiet place with clear sound and good lighting.
    • Name the video with the candidate’s full name and university.
    • The video must be in at least 1080p resolution and in MP4 format.
    • The file size must not exceed 500 MB.
    • Attach a summary in Word format not exceeding 1000 words with the registration form, carrying the candidate’s full name and university.
    • Winners of the first edition are not eligible to participate.
    The list of finalists will be announced at the beginning of November 2024, and the winners will be announced at the closing ceremony on 17 December 2024.
    For any inquiries, you can contact us via the following email addresses:

    fumi@icesco.org
    rsgis@squ.edu.om

    ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia Holds Training Course on Technology and Teaching Arabic

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    The ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia, in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, held the first training session of 2024 on “Utilizing Technology in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers.” The Session was attended by 870 teachers from various Malaysian states, with the aim of improving the quality of Arabic education, expanding its scope, and enhancing teachers’ abilities to use the tools that modern technology offers.

    The opening ceremony of the Session, held over July 30 – 31, 2024, at the University of Southampton in Johor, was attended by Mr. Zamri bin Abdul Rahim, First Assistant Director of the Islamic Education Department at the Malaysian Ministry of Education, and Dr. Yaqoub bin Hassan, Head of ICESCO’s Educational Center in Malaysia, along with several officials in the field of education in the state.

    During his address at the opening session, delivered via video conferencing, Prof. Dr. Majdi Bin Haji Ibrahim, Head of ICESCO Center for Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers, emphasized the need for forward-looking plans to keep pace with the constant changes and take advantage of technological innovations to transition from the traditional school paradigm towards “the School of Tomorrow,” by employing technological and digital tools to enhance the educational process and improve its quality.

    The Training Session was facilitated by Associate Professor Dr. Nor Khamimi Bin Zainal Din, educational expert from Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Mr. Amin El Hadi, educational expert at the Foundation for Educational Development.

    ICESCO Holds Capacity-Building Workshop on Software in Brunei Darussalam

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    The Science and Environment Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a Capacity Building Workshop in Low-Code and No-Code Technology. The Workshop was organized in collaboration with ICESCO National Commission in Brunei Darussalam and Universiti Teknologi Brunei, and was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam.

    The three-day workshop, which concluded on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, aimed to enhance the capacities of youth in the Islamic world by bridging the digital divide and equipping them with essential tools for success and advancement in future careers. This would be achieved through intensive practical training, interactive workshops, and the sharing of expertise, all of which would help the participants develop their skills in developing digital applications, prototyping software, and innovatively and effectively solving problems.

    In his opening remarks, Dr. Adel Smeda, expert in ICESCO’s Science and Technology Sector, highlighted the importance of the Organization’s program on “Low-Code and No-Code”. Dr. Smeda emphasized the program’s primary goal of equipping youth in the Islamic world with essential digital skills to leverage modern technology in promoting social and economic growth within communities. Dr. Smeda affirmed that ICESCO recognizes the crucial role of youth in building a better future and is committed to developing their capacities and enhancing their contributions to the digital economy.

    For his part, Dr. Haji Azman bin Ahmad, Permanent Secretary for Higher Education at the Ministry of Education, Secretary-General of ICESCO National Commission in Brunei Darussalam, praised the Organization’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes creative thinking and promotes teamwork.

    Spectacular Folklore Performances at Closing Ceremony of International Festival Children of Peace at ICESCO

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) headquarters in Rabat hosted the closing ceremony of the 16th International Festival Children of Peace on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The Festival is organized by Bouregreg Association in the Kingdom of Morocco, under the honorary presidency of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem, with the participation of delegations from 25 countries. The Festival aims to foster a spirit of coexistence and cultural exchange among children from various parts of the world.

    The ceremony, organized by ICESCO in partnership with Bouregreg Association and attended by high-level officials and ambassadors, kicked off with a speech by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), to congratulate His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him, and the Moroccan people on the 25th anniversary of the Throne Day. Dr. AlMalik also expressed his profound gratitude to Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem for her honorary presidency of the Festival.

    Dr. AlMalik highlighted that today’s children are the builders of hope and a bright future filled with peace and security and urged all children to be dutiful to their parents. Dr. AlMalik concluded his speech by calling on the participating children to shed light on their peers in Palestine, who are subjected to unjust killing and torture.

    Following his address, Dr. AlMalik exchanged commemorative shields with Mr. Noureddine Chamaou, President of Bouregreg Association, and Mr. Abderrahmane Rouijel, Founding Director of the Festival, both of whom expressed their gratitude to ICESCO for the hosting and remarkable organization of this event.

    Subsequently, two young girls read the “Call for Peace” statement in Arabic and English, which emphasized the urgent need for the world to embrace peace, reject violence, and cease wars that cause immense pain and destruction. The Statement drew attention to the unbearable suffering of children in Gaza, Palestine, highlighting their right to safety and a life free from fear.

    The “Call for Peace” urged the international community to lay down arms and adopt dialogue instead of conflict, which shatters lives and families and destroys the future. The Statement pointed out that collaborative efforts could build a world where every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe environment.

    The ceremony continued with artistic performances by Children from the participating delegations. They presented folklore, songs, and musical performances from their respective countries, which were met with great appreciation from the audience.

    Delegations from Saudi Arabia, UAE and Senegal visit the Exhibition of the Prophet’s Seerah at ICESCO headquarters

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    A number of delegations participating in the first international forum of military music, organized by the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces on the occasion of Throne Day, visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, being housed at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and cultural organization (ICESCO) in Rabat.
    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, received on Friday (26 July 2024), the delegations representing the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal, explaining that the Organization is hosting the Exhibition within the framework of its efforts to showcase the correct image of our true religion, in strategic partnership with the Muslim World League and the Mohammadia League of Scholars.

    Afterwards, the visitors listened to explanations about the detailed simulation of the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) through the use of the latest technologies that take the visitor into a real experience to discover the prophet biography.

    At the end of the tour, the visitors expressed their happiness to visit this great Exhibition, commending its ways of addressing all categories in a simplified manner through the use of the latest technologies.

    ICESCO Director-General receives former Director-General of ALECSO

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Organization for Education, Science and culture (ICESCO), received Dr. Saud Al-Harbi, former Director General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and former minister of education and higher education of the State of Kuwait. The two parties exchanged views and ideas on the development of action in the educational fields in the Islamic world.

    At the beginning of the meeting, held on Friday July 26, 2024, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the key axes of the Organization’s vision and strategic orientations, and its programs and projects, especially in the field of education in light of the major global transformations, particularly in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence and the relevant opportunities and challenges in the educational field.

    The Director General of ICESCO explained that the Organization is striving to mobilize efforts and encourage commitment to transformation within its Member States towards a new path in education that keeps up with the global developments.

    For his part, Dr. Al-Harbi commended the roles played by ICESCO in the development of the fields of education, science and culture in the Islamic world, and provided some ideas and opinions on ways to develop the working methodology of international organizations in the field of education.

    ICESCO participates in organizing symposium on Islamic world heritage in parallel with meetings of World Heritage Committee in India

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    ICESCO Center for Islamic World Heritage, in partnership with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage in the Kingdom of Bahrain (ARC‐WH), and the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), held a symposium on the Islamic world heritage from 21 to 31 July 2024 in New Delhi, India, in parallel with the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee. The event saw a high-level participation from specialized international organizations.

    In his pre-recorded speech, transmitted at the opening session of the symposium held on Wednesday (24 July 2024), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), stressed that the common heritage is not only a collection of archaeological sites and monuments, but also a living testimony to the history and creativity of humanity, adding that in an evolving world, it is imperative to preserve the treasures of this heritage, which faces multiple threats and challenges.

    He also affirmed that since 2020, ICESCO, through the Islamic World Heritage Centre, has been working to implement programmes and initiatives to value and preserve the sustainability of heritage in the Islamic world, and to develop plans and strategies to confront the illicit trafficking of cultural property, and the effects of climate change and conflicts on archaeological sites.

    He concluded his speech by pointing out that ICESCO aims to register no less than a thousand archaeological sites and cultural elements on the Islamic World Heritage List, which currently includes 624 sites and elements, and to increase the number of Islamic world heritage sites registered on the World Heritage List.

    For his part, Dr. Webber Ndoro, Head of ICESCO’s Islamic World Heritage Centre, reviewed the Centre’s activities, strategic vision, and role in upgrading the capacities of human resources working in the field of heritage, as well as its efforts to preserve and enhance the heritage of the Islamic world, underlining the importance the Centre attaches to supporting endangered sites in ICESCO Member States.

    The Participants stressed the importance of enhancing international cooperation to contribute to the valorization and preservation of cultural and natural heritage, and to pool efforts to build a safe and secure world.