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    ICESCO Participates in International Symposium on Spring of Social Sciences in Rabat

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    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), participated on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the 4th International Symposium on the Spring of Social Sciences, themed “Migration and Values in the Context of Risks and Uncertainties: Contribution of Social Sciences”, organized by the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences at Mohammed V University, Al Akhawayn University, the Council of the Moroccan Community Living Abroad, and Ibn Khaldun Center for Migration and Citizenship Studies. The event witnesses a high-level presence of officials, prominent figures, and specialized researchers.

    During the opening session of the three-day symposium, being held at the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences, Mohammed V University, in Rabat, Dr. Benarafa delivered ICESCO’s speech in which he touched on the phenomenon of immigration and its significant role in value changes and the promotion of cultural interaction between different ethnicities, thus contributing to civilizational building to reflect such cultural and value-based interaction.

    ICESCO Deputy DG pointed out to the “International Day of Mercy” initiative, issued within the recommendations of ICESCO’s International Conference on the “Civilizational Values in the Prophet’s Seerah,”. The initiative had been approved by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, held in March 2022, and submitted to the United Nations General Assembly to proclaim April 21st of every year as the World Day of Mercy.

    He also highlighted the cooperation and partnership agreement signed by ICESCO and the International Organization for Migration to implement a set of programs, projects and activities in migrant-related areas. The agreement also aims to raise awareness of the content of international conventions for safe and regular migration with to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

    Second ICESCO Ministerial Conference on Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) Kicked off in Azerbaijan

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    The Second ICESCO Ministerial Conference on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) kicked off today, Monday, May 13, 2024. The Conference is organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in collaboration with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in Baku, Azerbaijan. It aims to discuss the results of the 2022 PISA program, exchange experiences and best practices, and address challenges in the field, with the participation of over 40 representatives from relevant educational bodies in ICESCO Member States.

    At the outset of the Conference, which is being held both in-person and via video conferencing over two days, Mr. Emin Amrullayev, Azerbaijani Minister of Education and Science, delivered a welcoming speech emphasizing the importance of the Conference’s topic in advancing educational systems and formulating effective policies, highlighting Azerbaijan’s efforts in enhancing the quality of education to align with international assessments.

    In his address, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, reaffirmed that the Conference is a testament to the Organization’s steadfast commitment to supporting progress and excellence in educational fields in its Member States, and leading joint action to achieve the fourth goal of sustainable development (SDG 4), which aims to ensure an inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

    Furthermore, Dr. AlMalik noted that the PISA program, which aims at assessing students’ competencies in various fields including reading, writing, mathematics, and science, saw the participation of 81 countries in 2022, including 10 ICESCO Member States, and its results showed a significant decline in student performance, necessitating intensified efforts by decision-makers and specialized educational authorities.

    In the context of emphasizing the role of educational system development in the prosperity and economic advancement of societies, Dr. Al Malik outlined ICESCO’s proposed solutions to the decline in students’ performance according to PISA assessments. The list of proposals starts with raising awareness of the Program’s importance in the Islamic world and establishing a strong network of educational assessment experts in the Member States to meaningfully participate in the Program’s development. He also highlighted the Organization’s keenness to prioritize the proposals and recommendations emanating from participants in the Conference.

    For his part, Mr. Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills at OECD, touched upon the importance of teacher training and enhancing their skills, anchoring collaboration with parents and guardians in the learning process, and improving teaching quality in schools.

    In the session dedicated to the skills of the future, Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of ICESCO’s Center for Foresight and Artificial Intelligence, highlighted that the world is experiencing a massive demographic surge that requires the deployment of foresight, modern technologies, and artificial intelligence in educational and scientific fields.

    Meanwhile, Dr. Koumbou Boly Barry, Head of the Education Sector at ICESCO, highlighted the Organization’s efforts to contribute to building a better future through advancing education in the Islamic world.

    The Conference’s working sessions addressed the results of the 2022 PISA program, discussed the future of the performance and skills of students in the assessments, and examined the development of teacher competence and educational practices.

    ICESCO Organizes over 60 Activities in its Pavilion at the 29th International Book and Publishing Fair in Rabat

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) marks its participation at the 29th International Book and Publishing Fair in Rabat by organizing more than 60 diverse cultural activities in its pavilion. The Fair was inaugurated by Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of the Government, on Thursday 9 May, and will continue until 19 May 2024, under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May Allah protect him, as well as the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication.

    Dr. Abdelillah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, attended the opening ceremony, along with a delegation of heads of sectors, departments, and centers at ICESCO. This year’s fair will see the participation of 743 exhibitors from 48 countries with more than 100,000 book titles on different topics and 241 activities covering several topics related to unveiling heritage, foresighting the future, diverse Africa and media and technology.

    ICESCO’s pavilion at the Fair will host diverse cultural discussions on current cultural and intellectual issues and readings of recent publications delivered by prominent thinkers, intellectuals, writers, and poets from the Organization’s Member and non-Member states. The pavilion will also convene several prize-winning activities and competitions for children.

    Moreover, the pavilion will feature several books and studies published by ICESCO on education, science, culture, media, communication, and humanities, as well as brochures, booklets and video wall displays on the Organization’s key initiatives, programs, and projects.

    ICESCO’s pavilion will host heads of sectors, departments, specialized centers and experts, as well as several officials from its scientific chairs at Ibn Tofail University and Euro Mediterranean University, to discuss the most salient issues in education, science and culture.

    ICESCO and Libya Explore Cooperation Developments in Cultural Field

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met Ms. Mabrouka Toughi Othman, Libyan Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, to discuss cooperation between ICESCO and Libya in the cultural field and ways for its development, in light of the celebration of Benghazi as Culture Capital in Islamic World.

    During the meeting, held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Tripoli, on the sidelines of the closing session of the International Conference on Translation of Meanings of Holy Qu’ran, Dr. AlMalik stressed ICESCO’s keenness to ensure the success of the celebration of Benghazi as Culture Capital in Islamic World, in cooperation with all competent Libyan authorities, indicating that the Organization’s Programme for Culture Capitals in Islamic World aims at publicizing the ancient heritage and cultural capital of cities, and turning them into tourist destinations.

    ICESCO DG commended the great development in relations between the Organization and Libya during the past period, and the country’s keenness to significantly strengthen cooperation with ICESCO over the coming period.

    For her part, the Libyan Minister of Culture stressed the strong cooperation between all Libyan parties to ensure the success of the celebration of Benghazi, indicating that the Supreme Committee of the Celebration prepared a diverse program, in coordination with ICESCO, featuring many events and activities that highlight the cultural and civilizational history of the city.

    Moreover, the meeting touched on the latest developments in the ongoing cooperation programs and activities between the two parties, and the future project proposals. The two parties agreed to strengthen coordination to organize the celebration.

    ICESCO-Libya collaboration: announcement of opening of Center for Translation of Meanings of Holy Qur’an

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    The International Conference on Translation of Meanings of Holy Qur’an, which spanned three days, concluded its proceedings on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The Conference was organized by the Institute of the Holy Quran in Tripoli, Libya, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development in Libya, and with scientific sponsorship from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).

    At its close, the Conference announced the opening of a Center for the Translation of the Meanings of the Holy Qur’an, and issued a series of recommendations, chief among which was the call to establish an observatory for translating the meanings of the Holy Qu’ran.

    The closing ceremony saw the attendance of a large number of distinguished officials, scholars, and researchers from Muslim and non-Muslim countries, including Ms. Mabrouka Toghi Othman, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development in Libya, and Mr. Nasr Al-Din Al-Fazani, Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industry in Libya.

    In his speech at the ceremony, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), commended Mr. Mohamed al-Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, for agreeing, during their meeting prior to the Conference, to launch an initiative to establish and fund a center for the translation of the meanings of the Holy Qur’an. Dr. AlMalik then added that the Board of Directors of WICS in Libya had agreed to finance this project as part of its cooperation with ICESCO.

    Moreover, Dr. AlMalik thanked Libya, its leadership, government, and people, as well as the Institute of the Holy Quran in Libya, for organizing this Conference, which serves the Holy Qu’ran by facilitating the understanding of its true meanings for All. The Director-General also emphasized the weight of this responsibility and the challenges it faces, calling in this regard for the establishment of a global institution that rallies the Islamic world and harnesses its significant collective capabilities and resources in service of the Book of Allah.

    At the close of the conference, the speakers praised the meticulous organization of this momentous event and the recommendations that rose from it, which serve the dissemination of more accurate and clear translations of the meanings of the Holy Qur’an, helping non-Arabic speakers understand the Book of Allah correctly. Furthermore, they appreciated the roles of ICESCO and its initiatives in this regard, foremost among them being the “Read it to Understand it” initiative, which aims to confront the pathetic attempts made by some extremists to hurl offense at the Holy Qur’an by burning copies of it.

    At the Ceremony’s conclusion, certificates of appreciation were presented to the participants, and ICESCO DG received a commemorative shield from the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development of Libya.

    ICESCO and WICS Agree to Enhance Cooperation in Libya

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Saleh Salim Al-Fakhri, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the World Islamic Call Society (WICS), held a meeting at the latter’s headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, to discuss ways to elevate cooperation to new heights, through the implementation of joint programs and projects across the Islamic world countries.

    At the outset of the meeting on May 8, 2024, attended by the Board of Directors and Heads of Departments of WICS, Dr. AlMalik stressed ICESCO’s keenness to significantly enhance cooperation between the two sides in the forthcoming period, in order to serve the Islamic world in the fields of common interest. Furthermore, he reviewed key programs and projects implemented by ICESCO in its Member States under its new vision and strategic directions.

    Dr. Al-Fakhri commended ICESCO’s contributions to education, science, and culture in its Member States and the broader Islamic world. He also expressed his desire to deepen cooperation with the Organization particularly through the implementation of quality programs.

    Moreover, the meeting discussed the progress of programs, projects, and activities being implemented between the two sides. It was mutually agreed to enhance their cooperation by launching a series of programs and projects across Islamic world countries. These initiatives will be overseen by ICESCO, with funding managed by WICS. The establishment of the International Center for the Translation of the Meanings of the Holy Quran will mark the initial outcome of this cooperation.

    It was also agreed upon that a delegation from WICS would visit the headquarters of ICESCO in Rabat, during the next month to discuss future cooperation projects and to draft new cooperation agreement

    Under scientific sponsorship of ICESCO… Launch of International Conference on Translation of Meanings of Holy Qu’ran in Libya

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    Monday, May 6, 2024, marked the launch of the International Conference on the Translation of the Meanings of the Holy Qur’an, organized by the Institute of the Holy Quran in Tripoli, Libya, spanning over three days. The Conference was held under the auspices of the Libyan Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, and with scientific guidance from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in the presence of a high-level delegation from the Organization, headed by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG).

    Held under the theme: “Accurate Translation of the Meanings of the Quran as a Means of Spreading Islam,” the Conference witnessed a high-level attendance of officials, scholars, and distinguished researchers from both Muslim and non-Muslim countries.

    The Conference aims to study current translations of the meanings of the Holy Quran, discuss the difficulties associated with these translations and propose appropriate solutions. It also seeks to stimulate research in the field, plan the completion of simplified and reliable translations of the meanings of the Holy Quran into the most widely spoken languages, as well as to standardize translations of the Holy Quran’s meanings.

    On its first day, the plenary sessions of the Conference kicked off with the participation of experts from Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Iraq, Nigeria, and Oman, to discuss the Conference’s topics, which include: the rhetorical characteristics of the Quranic text between translation and interpretation, the cultural characteristics of the language of the Holy Quran and the translation of its meanings, the Holy Quran as a factor of influence in translation throughout history, translation theories and their role in studying the Holy Quran, and the academic and research role in translating the meanings of the Holy Quran.

    ICESCO’s scientific sponsorship for this international conference comes within the framework of the Organization’s efforts aimed at presenting the true and noble image of our tolerant religion and countering hate speech and violence. Among these efforts is ICESCO’s pioneering initiative “Read it to Understand it,” as a positive response to the despicable campaigns directing offense at the Book of Allah Almighty.

    ICESCO’s delegation participating in the conference includes Dr. Mohamed Zinelabidine, Head of the Culture and Communication Sector, Ambassador Khalid Fatahalrahman, Director of the Center for Civilizational Dialogue, and Dr. AHMED Said Ould Bah, Advisor to the General Directorate.

    Results announcement: ICESCO’s contest for best graphic-story script on school bullying

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is pleased to announce the results of its contest for the best graphic story script addressing bullying in schools, to be published in a special edition pending the preparation of suitable illustrations. This came as part of the Organization’s initiative to shed light on the seriousness of this phenomenon and its negative effects on students and to discuss the best ways to confront and eliminate it, especially within schools.

    The committee in charge of the contest received 19 submissions from six ICESCO Member States, and after evaluation, the jury, comprising experts from various disciplines in psychology and education sciences, selected the story titled: “Arini Btissamatak” (Show Me Your Smile) by Hajar Mahmoud Al-Sawi Ahmad, from the Arab Republic of Egypt, for its adherence to the competition’s criteria in form and content. The winner received $2000 USD in prize money.

    The publication of this graphic story by ICESCO, after its illustrations are prepared, aims to raise awareness of bullying in schools and provide assistance to teachers in better understanding children and supporting them in facing the phenomenon, as well as upgrading mechanisms for protecting children in schools and educational environments.

    A New Era of Cooperation between ICESCO and Islamic Development Bank Group

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Mansur Muhtar, Vice President of Operations at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, held a meeting to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between ICESCO and the Bank. The goal of the meeting is to push the cooperation towards new horizons through the joint implementation of a number of initiatives, programs, and projects in areas of mutual interest, which will be included in a partnership agreement soon to be signed by both parties.

    Dr. AlMalik opened the meeting, held on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Riyadh, by congratulating the IsDB Group and its Chairman, Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, on the success of the Bank’s golden jubilee celebration, marking 50 years since its establishment, as well as the success of the Bank’s annual meetings, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between April 27 and 30, 2024. He praised the workshops organized during these meetings, and the distinguished speakers and participants throughout the sessions.

    Dr. AlMalik reviewed the key elements of the Organization’s new vision and its strategic directions, as well as its initiatives, programs, and activities being implemented during the Meeting, which was attended by Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector at ICESCO, Dr. Dinara Guliyeva, Expert at the same sector, and Mr. Salah Jelassi, Director of Partnerships, Global Advocacy, and Resource Mobilization at the IsDB Group, along with several officials from the Bank’s team.

    Moreover, the Meeting discussed proposals for practical programs and projects for cooperation between ICESCO and the Bank to meet the needs of Islamic world countries in the fields of education, science, culture, as well as social and economic development, with a focus on vulnerable groups. The discussions also touched upon preparing the new generations to adapt to the changes happening in today’s world and future-proofing their professional skills.

    For his part, Dr. Mansur Muhtar commended ICESCO for the significant roles it plays in serving the Islamic world in its areas of expertise, and for implementing programs and projects together with its international partners. IsDB Vice-President of Operations also reaffirmed his institution’s keenness to upgrade cooperation with the Organization.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed upon continued coordination, in addition to holding expert meetings to devise an action plan for joint cooperation between ICESCO and the Bank over the upcoming period. Furthermore, emphasis was placed on the importance of ICESCO’s participation in the Bank’s annual meetings, and the attendance of representatives from the Bank at conferences and activities carried out by the Organization.

    Ez-Zitouna University in Tunisia Honors ICESCO Deputy Director-General

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    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the prestigious Ez-Zitouna University, in Tunisia, delivered a scientific lecture, entitled “Verifying heritage masterpieces: Ad-Dīwān Al-Kabir of Ibn al-Arabi as a model”, which saw the attendance of a large number of professors, researchers and students. The university leaders then paid tribute to Dr. Benarfa for his scientific contributions and on the occasion of receiving the Arab World Heritage Book of the Year Award 2024.

    The lecture, organized by the Department of Fundamentals of Religion at the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization at Ez-Zitouna University, came at the invitation of its president, Dr. Abdellatif Bouazizi, and was presented by Dr. Abdeljalil Salem, who elaborated on the biography of Dr. Benarfa, his scientific achievements and the occasion of honoring him.

    The lecture constituted an opportunity to enhance communication and enrich discussion with students and researchers, and share ideas, proposals and experiences in such a way as to contribute to developing the scientific and academic skills of university students given the importance of the topic in enriching scientific research in this field of studies.

    Following the lecture, Dr. Benarfa met with Dr. Bouazizi, to discuss aspects of cooperation between ICESCO and Ez-Zitouna University. ICESCO Deputy DG also visited the Tunisian Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts “Beit al-Hikma”, met with its President, Dr. Mahmoud Ben Ramadan, and discussed holding a joint international symposium between ICESCO and the Academy.

    The verification of the four-volume Dīwān, of Ibn al-’Arabi, issued by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, won the “2024 Arab World Heritage Book Award” from the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts and ALECSO. ICESCO Deputy DG was honored during the official celebration of the Arab Heritage Day, on April 19, 2024, in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco.