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Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received, on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, Ambassador Yu Jinsong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Morocco, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the Organization and China in the fields of education, science, culture, and civilizational dialogue.

At the beginning of the meeting, held at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik congratulated Ambassador Yu Jinsong on her appointment as China’s Ambassador to Morocco, wishing her success in her mission. He stressed the Organization’s commitment to enhancing its distinguished partnership with China, which has resulted in the implementation of several activities, programmes, and conferences in the fields of civilizational exchange and heritage preservation. The most recent initiative was a cultural celebration hosted at ICESCO Headquarters on the occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival 2026, featuring performances that reflected the harmony between Islamic civilization and Chinese culture.

Dr. AlMalik noted that, in line with ICESCO’s approach of openness, the Organization offers non-Member States the opportunity to join as “Observer Members,” extending an invitation to the Chinese side to participate with a high-level delegation in ICESCO’s General Conference scheduled for next May, which the Ambassador welcomed.

For her part, Ambassador Yu Jinsong affirmed her country’s keenness to strengthen its outstanding partnership with ICESCO in the fields of education, science, culture, and the exchange of expertise and knowledge in technology and civilizational communication.

Ambassador Yu Jinsong also delivered to Dr. AlMalik an official letter from Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), reaffirming ICESCO’s pivotal role in enhancing cooperation between the Islamic world and China in the fields of culture, science, education, youth, and the deepening of civilizational dialogue.

The meeting was attended from ICESCO by Anar Karimov, Head of the Sector of Partnerships and International Cooperation; Osama Heikal, Head of the Sector of Media and Communication; Dr. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Director General’s Office and Supervisor of the Sector of Strategy and Institutional Excellence; Dr. Webber Ndoro, Head of the Islamic World Heritage Center; and Dr. Kais Hammami, Head of the Center for Foresight and Artificial Intelligence.

The Headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, the third session of the Ramadan Gathering “Excellence in Vicegerency (Istikhlaf),” organized by ICESCO, in cooperation with the Group of Spouses of Arab Ambassadors and Heads of International Organizations accredited to the Kingdom of Morocco. During the event, Dr. Khadija Abouzid, Professor of Higher Education at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, delivered a lecture titled “From Screen to Testimony: The Art of Making an Impact,” in the presence of Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, a number of ambassadors accredited to Morocco, members of the Group, and a distinguished audience interested in intellectual and spiritual affairs.

The meeting kicked off with recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, followed by welcoming remarks from Dr. Yousra Aljazairy, Chair of the Cultural Committee of the Group. She underscored that human awareness is reflected in one’s understanding that life on earth is not a silent passage but an enduring imprint that bears witness for or against its maker. She added that humans were honored not only with reason, knowledge, or capability, but also with the unique ability to create impact through conscious choice.

Dr. Aljazairy emphasized that the essence of vicegerency lies not in the act itself but in its lingering mark, stressing that vicegerency is not a granted privilege but a responsibility to create meaningful impact. She noted that every human being, willingly or unwillingly, leaves a trace, citing the noble Seerah of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, who reshaped human consciousness, leaving a living presence in the human conscience more than fourteen centuries later.

Dr. Abouzid then explained the precise meaning of “impact” as the mark that endures in hearts, emotions, and minds after a person’s departure. She affirmed that the essence of human existence is tied to relationships and to the impact one leaves within one’s surroundings. This was evident, she noted, in the early years of the Islamic call, when the Prophet, peace be upon him, focused on spiritual and psychological development before rituals and obligations, an approach that should guide the upbringing of children within the family, prioritizing faith and ethics to nurture responsible individuals capable of self-accountability in their relationship with Allah Almighty and with others.

She stressed that modern technologies have become essential tools in daily life and should be used to generate positive impact and good practices in digital interactions. She outlined several principles for doing so, including knowing Allah, sincerity in action, positive expectations, generosity, wishing good for others, patience, and mastery of work.

The lecture concluded with an open discussion, during which Dr. Abouzid answered questions from the audience.

Dr. Salim AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held a meeting with Mr. Hammam bin Juraid, Executive Director of the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND), to discuss a joint action plan, under the MoU signed between the two sides, for the implementation of programs and projects aimed at supporting the educational process in Sudan, Syria, and a number of other countries in the Islamic world.

During the meeting, held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, via videoconference, Dr. AlMalik stressed the need to develop impactful activities and programs that can improve the living conditions of individuals and communities, as well as projects that promote the advancement of the educational system in Sudan and Syria, and in other countries most in need, by providing educational facilities and school supplies for students and teachers.

For his part, Mr. Bin Juraid expressed AGFUND’s aspiration to develop joint projects with ICESCO in the field of education in both Sudan and Syria and to implement them in several phases in the near future as part of the efforts deployed by both sides to promote sustainable development, especially in areas suffering from instability.

The two sides agreed to form a joint team of experts and specialists to identify the programs and projects to be worked in the near future.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of ICESCO’s Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector and Mr. Mohamed Hedi Shili, Director of Legal Affairs and International Standards at the Organization, and on behalf of AGFUND, Mr. Muhammad Alsalim Director of Projects Department.

Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, and the Minister of Education of the Syrian Arab Republic and Chairman of the Syrian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture, Dr. Mohammed Abdulrahman Turko, discussed mechanisms for implementing the tripartite partnership agreement to support educational infrastructure in Syria, signed between ICESCO, the Syrian Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, held on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik affirmed that the agreement falls within joint efforts to advance the education system in Syria and support its recovery as an ICESCO Member State, noting that this agreement serves as a model for launching similar initiatives in other Islamic world countries facing comparable challenges, thereby promoting solidarity and cooperation among Member States.

For his part, Minister Turko expressed full confidence in ICESCO’s ability to oversee the implementation of the agreement’s provisions, based on an inclusive approach that ensures benefits are extended to all Syrian regions while prioritizing the most affected areas. He also reviewed national efforts to strengthen the education sector and shape a better future for coming generations.

By virtue of the tripartite partnership agreement, both sides agreed to outline the general framework for the implementation phases and the mechanisms for exchanging expertise between the two parties.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General of ICESCO, and from the Syrian side, Mr. Abdul Karim Qadri, Secretary-General of the Syrian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture.

Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, with Mr. Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in scientific research and knowledge exchange between ICESCO Member States and Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, held at the Organization’s headquarters in Rabat and attended by Ambassador Nazim Samadov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Morocco and his country’s Permanent Delegate to ICESCO, Dr. AlMalik expressed his appreciation for Azerbaijan’s confidence in ICESCO and its continued support for the implementation of pioneering initiatives, programs, and projects in the fields of education, science, and scientific research in ICESCO Member States, foremost among them the signing of the strategic partnership agreement to support educational infrastructure in Syria, aimed at rehabilitating 100 damaged schools and building 10 new educational facilities.

Dr. AlMalik noted that the Organization has attracted numerous competencies and talents from Azerbaijan, with the aim of building bridges of cooperation and professional and knowledge exchange between Central Asian countries and the rest of the Islamic world.

Mr. Amrullayev reviewed the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the education system through the development and implementation of several initiatives and the integration of universities and research centers into the scientific research ecosystem. Moreover, he expressed his country’s willingness to develop further programs and projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to enhance university and student exchange.

Representing ICESCO at the meeting were Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector; Dr. Dinara Guliyeva, Head of the Human Development Division at the Social and Human Sciences Sector; and Mr. Murad Aliyev, Expert in the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector.