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    Launch of the second edition of “Mishkat for Arabic Language Program for Educational Training and Professional Development”

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, launched the second edition of “Mishkat for Arabic Language Program for Educational Training and Continuous Professional Development” under the theme ” Youth Capacity-Building in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers.”

    The second edition of the program, organized as part of the activities celebrating ICESCO Youth Year, was inaugurated with a training workshop on the reference frameworks for teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. The workshop took place at the Mishkat Hall in ICESCO headquarters on Wednesday, 8 November 2023, and spanned two days. A total of 256 teachers of the Arabic Language to Non-Arabic Speakers from 21 countries, both within and outside the Islamic world, participated in the workshop either in-person and via video conferencing.

    Under the guidance of Dr. Moulay Mohamed Ismaili Alaoui, education training expert, the workshop had a twofold objective. Firstly, it aimed to simplify the concepts associated with reference frameworks, shedding light on their significance in the realm of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. Secondly, it endeavored to enhance the participants’ proficiency in employing teaching strategies for all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and applying them theoretically and practically at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

    Signing of Cooperation agreement between ICESCO and UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education signed a cooperation agreement to exchange technical expertise and knowledge in the preparation and implementation of research and programs related to quality, excellence and innovation in education, the development of educational policies, and the joint organization and implementation of a number of regional projects and activities in this field.

    The agreement was signed on Wednesday (8 November 2023) in the French capital, Paris, by Dr. Salim Al-Malik, ICESCO Director-General, and Dr. Abdulrahman Almedaires, Director-General of the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education, in the presence of Mr. Yousef Bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Minister of Education of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with their participation in the 42nd session of UNESCO General Conference of, held from 7 to 22 November 2023.

    Dr. Al-Malik expressed his happiness with signing of the agreement, noting that this agreement will strengthen partnership between ICESCO and the Centre, thus positively impacting the quality of education in Member States. For his part, Dr. Al- Almedaires stressed that the signing of the agreement is part of the Centre’s keenness to develop cooperation with ICESCO in areas of common interest. The agreement, which will cover a period of five years, stipulates the implementation of several joint projects between the two sides, including: the Arab model project for quality and excellence in education, and the educational leadership training project, in addition to holding regional workshops to support the quality and excellence of educational systems in Arab countries and the Islamic world.

    ICESCO participates in 12th International Conference on Women and Girls’ Health in Iran

      The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the 12th International Conference on the Health of Women and Girls, organized by the Health Policy Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the participation of experts from universities of medical sciences, officials from the Iranian Ministries of Health, Education, Sports, and Youth, and representatives of UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund.

    The conference, which was held in the Iranian city of Shiraz on 8 and 9 November 2023, discussed the health conditions of girls under the age of 18, with a focus on nutritional disorders, mental health, physical activity and musculoskeletal diseases among adolescent girls.

    ICESCO was represented at the conference by Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Social and Human Sciences Sector, who stressed in the recorded speech that was presented during the opening session, the necessity of joint action to support the health and well-being of girls, adolescent girls and women, highlighting the importance that the Organization attaches to the health of this important and influential category in society, stating that ICESCO launched a set of initiatives all aimed at providing psychological and social support to women, encouraging healthy nutrition, and enhancing physical health through sports.

    ICESCO and Saudi Ministry of Education agree to strengthen cooperation

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a meeting to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between ICESCO and the Ministry in order to contribute to the development of education systems in the countries of the Islamic world.
    During the meeting, held on Wednesday 8 November 2023 in the French capital Paris, on the occasion of the participation of both officials in the 42nd session of UNESCO’s General Conference, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the main thrusts of ICESCO’s vision and strategic orientations, its efforts in activities, programs and initiatives to improve the educational process, strengthen open education and blended learning, as well as to ensure quality, equitable and inclusive education for all, empower women and girls and hone their skills.

    The meeting also touched on mechanisms for developing the partnership between ICESCO and the Ministry, as well as cooperation to build the capacities and skills of young people in the Islamic world, drawing on the successful experiences of qualified Saudi human resources. In addition, they agreed to cooperate in supporting ICESCO’s fields of action, and to recruit Saudi executives who contribute to the enrichment of knowledge and the sharing of experience and expertise in the fields of education and teaching.

    The Director General and the Saudi Minister of Education also discussed the hosting by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the next edition of the Conference of Ministers of Education in the Islamic World, and underlined their willingness to pursue joint action and partnership in the coming period to implement a set of joint programs and projects, and to coordinate efforts aimed at developing education policies and systems in the countries of the Islamic world, notably by encouraging them to integrate new technologies and to use open educational resources in teaching activities.

    ICESCO Holds workshop exploring education on the values of peace and respect for human rights in Burkina Faso

    The education sector at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with the Burkinabe National Commission for UNESCO, is organizing a workshop on education on the values of peace and respect of human rights in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for the benefit of bilingual schools’ teachers (French-Arabic), as well as several guidance counselors and educational inspectors.

    Inaugurated on Monday 6 November 2023, this four-day workshop aims to highlight the critical importance of integrating the values of peace and respect for human rights within the educational system, as well as building the capacities of educators in the mechanisms and methods of integrating the knowledge, values, and skills related to education on global citizenship into educational curricula, and enhancing the role of educational institutions in this field.

    During the opening of the workshop, a number of officials lauded ICESCO’s pivotal role in strengthening the educational process, praising its efforts in supporting its Member States, including the Republic of Burkina Faso. Moreover, Dr. Alain Tiga Ouedraogo, representative of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, as well as Dr. Bazyomo Germain, Burkinabe National Commission for UNESCO representative, both expressed the significance that the organization of the workshop bears, hoping that it succeeds in achieving its objectives of entrenching the concept of moderation in educational curricula and exchange of expertise among participants.

    ICESCO Calls for Spiritual International Covenant for environment preservation at the Global Faith Leaders Summit on Climate Action

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), underscored the pivotal spiritual role of faith leaders in raising awareness about the importance of preserving the planet’s well-being; as they stand as thought leaders and guiding figures in their communities, reminding people of ethical virtues and cautioning against the deplorable behaviors of monopolization and excessive consumption as condemned in all divine teachings.

    These profound insights were shared during his remark on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Global Faith Leaders Summit on Climate Action, held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. The summit drew the participation of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence in the UAE, as well as Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, President of the UAE Council for Fatwa, along with 30 faith leaders, figures, academics, scholars, and experts from around the world. This gathering is organized by the Muslim Council of Elders in collaboration with the presidency of the 28th edition of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) and the UN Environment Programme.

    Dr. AlMalik initiated his remarks by commending the summit’s distinguished theme, embodying a message of wisdom, inclusivity, and foresight. He further emphasized that every religious doctrine, without exception, directs its followers’ focus towards preserving the environment and securing the continuity of life on Earth. Moreover, he stressed that the proper practice of any religious rite hinges on an environment that is fundamentally and outwardly sound.

    He reiterated ICESCO’s acknowledgment of the value of spiritual leaders and their role in advocating for the environment and safeguarding its treasures. In 2020, amidst the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, ICESCO organized the international virtual forum titled “Role of Religious Leaders in the Face of Crises” in collaboration with the Muslim World League (MWL) and the World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC). This forum yielded the document “Towards a Global Moral Solidarity,” which prominently integrated environmental considerations into its contents.

    In his closing statement, Dr. AlMalik proposed that the summit should culminate in an international environmental and spiritual covenant that pledges to nurture an environmentally conscious spirituality for the new generations, integrate environmental values into educational curricula as an essential aspect of proper religious practice, promote these values and their preservation in public discourse, reinforce the environmental focus within spiritual organizations, and create a meaningful emblem that embodies novelty, sustainability, and innovation.

    Diverse cultural activities at ICESCO Pavilion at Sharjah International Book Fair 2023

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participates in the 42nd of International Book Fair, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, and inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of several Emirati and international figures.

    This year’s exhibition, held under the theme ‘We Speak Books,’ runs from 1 to 12 November 2023, at the Expo Centre Sharjah, with the participation of over 2000 publishing houses from 109 countries, showcasing over 1.5 million titles, including 800,000 in Arabic and 700 in other languages.

    The ICESCO Pavilion at the Book Fair offers a diverse cultural and artistic program, undescoring the Organization’s profound interest in books, publishing, and culture in the Islamic world in general.

    Prominent experts, intellectuals, writers, and poets from Member States will participate in discussion panels held at the pavilion, to deliver lectures on a wide range of contemporary cultural and intellectual matters and conduct readings from a selection of modern publications. Furthermore, the event will feature competitions and awards to honor literary works in the Islamic civilization, as well as heritage sites and elements across the Islamic world.

    The ICESCO Pavilion also includes display screens broadcasting videos produced by the Organization, to highlight its projects and initiatives, including the Museum and Exhibition of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization hosted in its headquarters.

    Dr. Salim Omar, Director of ICESCO Regional Office in Sharjah, oversees the ICESCO Pavilion at the exhibition. Mr. Bilel Chebbi, expert in the Culture and Communication Sector, and Mr. Nour AlShobaki, from the Administrative Affairs Department, along with the staff of the Sharjah Office are also participating in the event to coordinate the programs presented at the pavilion.

    ICESCO participates in the 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly in Rome

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the 33rd session of the General Assembly of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), which examined the issue of cultural heritage and migration as well as the main current and future relevant challenges.

    ICESCO was represented at this two-day event, which concluded on Friday November 3, 2023 in Rome, by Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, who reviewed the Organization’s major efforts in establishing partnerships with prestigious international institutions, in order to protect cultural heritage in the countries of the Islamic world.

    In parallel with the ICCROM General Assembly, Mr. Karimov held a meeting with Mr. Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of World Heritage at UNESCO, during which they stressed the importance of consolidating cooperation between ICESCO and UNESCO for the protection of cultural heritage against natural and climate disasters. He also held a meeting with Mr. Webber Ndoro, Director General of ICCROM, where they discussed the possibility of signing a memorandum of understanding between ICESCO and ICCROM in areas of common interest.

    ICESCO Participates with Special Pavilion at the Arabic Poetry Forum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated with a special pavilion in the Arabic Poetry Forum in Taif to observe the Year of Arabic Poetry 2023. The event was organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission, and Taif University, represented by the Arab Poetry Academy, in the presence of several senior officials, public figures, poets, researchers and critics from inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    ICESCO was represented by Dr. Anas Hussam Saeed Al-Nuaimi, expert at the Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, in the Forum that concluded on Thursday, 2 November 2023. In his address during the opening session, Dr. Al-Nuaimi emphasized ICESCO’s keen interest and commitment to be the first international organization to embrace poetry and poets, pointing to the Organization’s establishment of the Women Poets Forum, which includes more than 300 poets from all over the world, its launch of several Arabic poetry awards, as well as its publishing of a set of poetry collections.

    At its dedicated pavilion, the representative of ICESCO introduced the poetry collections and divans issued by the Organization and delivered electronic copies of these collections to the guests and participants of the Forum, who expressed their gratitude and appreciation to ICESCO for its efforts in promoting Arabic poetry.
    The Forum’s activities comprised intellectual sessions, cultural lectures, workshops, a book fair, and poetry recitals by senior poets, concluded with one by the Sudanese poet Rawda Al-Haj and the Saudi poet Muhammad Al Majed.

    ICESCO Receives High Royal approval to extend its hosting of Seerah Exhibition and Museum for another year

    In accordance with the High Royal approval of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is delighted to announce the extension for an additional year of hosting the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, housed at the Organization’s headquarters in Rabat. The hosting of this event comes as part of the tripartite strategic partnership between ICESCO, the Muslim World League, and the Mohammadia League of Scholars.

    Since its official inauguration on 17 November 2022, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and with the presence of His Royal Highness, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Morocco, Prince Moulay El Hassan, the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization have enjoyed a great turnout from the various segments of the Moroccan population, foreign residents in the Kingdom, as well as international tourists and figures. It is the first edition of the Prophet’s Seerah exhibitions, permanently headquartered in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, to be organized outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    The gracious Royal approval to extend the hosting of the Exhibition and Museum in Rabat has been granted in response to a request formulated by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, in a letter to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah protect him, considering the consistent high demand for the Exhibition, which has attracted nearly four million visitors since it opened its doors to the public on 28 November 2022. Visitors have been calling for its continued operation for a longer period, emphasizing that it has become a preferred destination for those interested in delving deeper into the details of the noble Prophet’s Seerah.

    The Exhibition and Museum consist of three main components: “the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization,” and “Panorama of the Noble Prophet’s Chambers in the Early Era,” using 3D technology and virtual reality techniques for the first time, both of which are overseen by the Muslim World League, as well as the “Exhibition of Moroccans’ Connection to the venerable Prophetic lineage, the Beauty of Love and Loyalty,” overseen by the Mohammadia League of Scholars of the Kingdom of Morocco.

    This great scholarly event aims to convey the message of Islam that is represented by justice, peace, mercy, tolerance, coexistence, and moderation, relying on the Quran and the noble Prophet’s Sunnah, and the enlightened Islamic history. The Exhibition opens its doors to the general public for free from 10 AM to 6 PM throughout the week, except for Mondays.