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    ICESCO Holds workshop on Arabic teaching challenges in Somalia

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    The Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) holds a training workshop on “Teaching Arabic in Somalia: challenges and solutions.” The workshop is organized in Mogadishu, Federal Republic of Somalia, in cooperation with the Somali National Commission for Education, Sciences, and Culture, for the benefit of several education officers and Arabic teachers from various Somali cities.

    Inaugurated on Monday 30 October 2023, the workshop will be conducted over 4 days. It aims to develop the participants’ capabilities and build their educational capacities by exposing them to the latest developments in applied linguistics and introducing them to educational strategies and actionable steps to implement in teaching the variety of subjects necessary to advance linguistic proficiency. Additionally, the workshop also intends to empower them with skill assessment and evaluation mechanisms, as well as methods for preparing auxiliary and complementary educational material aiming to develop diverse linguistic skills.

    Dr. Youssef Ismaïli, expert at ICESCO’s Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, facilitated the workshop, which included educational and training interventions and presentations touching upon multiple subjects.

    The workshop was held in response to requests formulated by the National Commissions of ICESCO Member States and the needs of Arabic language teachers to enhance their educational and pedagogical capabilities. It also aligns with the Organization’s new vision and efforts to develop and update Arabic teaching strategies in its non-Arabic-speaking Member States.

    ICESCO Organizes Workshop on Futures Literacy and Multilateralism by 2050

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    The Strategic Foresight Center of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) organized a workshop under the theme, “Futures Literacy Laboratory: The Futures of Multilateralism by 2050.” The workshop aimed at honing the skills and building the capacities of young people to enable them to address global challenges by adopting foresight methodologies and developing strategic thinking for the future.

    The workshop, held on Monday, 30 October 2023, at ICESCO’s headquarters in Rabat, saw the active participation of 60 young men and women, who engaged in sessions moderated by Dr. Reil Miller, expert in foresight, to explore the realms of multilateralism, gain deeper understanding of global challenges, and enhance their foresight knowledge, critical thinking mechanisms, and problem-solving skills.
    The workshop participants were divided into seven groups, each tasked with formulating and presenting potential future scenarios.

    Through hands-on exercises that stimulate creative thinking, they shared their visions of the future, before moving on to another exercise aimed at fostering critical thinking and enabling them to find links between the past, present and future. This exercise sought to answer and exchange views on specific questions, most notably, “What was considered important in the past that no longer is in our minds? And, conversely, what are the things that have gained new importance?”

    This workshop falls within the framework of ICESCO’s vision for strategic foresight to empower the youth of the Islamic world by engaging them in discussions on multilateralism and promoting a culture of foresight to build a sustainable and prosperous future.

    ICESCO participates in preparatory conference for World Youth Festival in Russia

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the preparatory conference for the World Youth Festival, which was held in Moscow, Russia, on 26-28 October 2023, with the participation of the representatives of over 100 countries as well as several international organizations, including the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum.

    The conference comes in preparation for the International Youth Festival, due to be held in Sochi, Russia, in March 2024. It aimed to discuss various countries’ participation arrangements and review the latest programs and preparations for the festival, which will receive approximately 20,000 young leaders active in the fields of entrepreneurship, media, international cooperation, culture, science and education.

    ICESCO was represented by Mr. Alioune Ndiaye, expert at the Human and Social Sciences Sector, who reviewed ICESCO’s initiatives aiming at qualifying youth and developing their capacities through a number of programs, most notably ICESCO Year of Youth, the Leadership Training for Peace and Security Program, and ICESCO Young Professionals Programme.

    On the occasion of World Cities Day, ICESCO Calls for Building Sustainable Cities that Meet Future Requirements

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    On 31 October of every year, the world celebrates the World Cities Day, which is observed this year under the theme ‘Financing sustainable urban future for all’. This Day is an opportunity to highlight the importance of enhancing investment in building resilient cities and urban areas that keep pace with the future requirements by leveraging modern technologies to achieve sustainable development, and encourage decentralization of administration with a view to enhancing response to the special needs of cities.

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) takes this opportunity to call on its Member States and the world to give priority to investing in digital infrastructure and benefit from modern technology applications, especially remote sensing and artificial intelligence, in order to achieve a technological leap that contributes to enhancing resource management, meeting the needs of urban residents, and ensuring cooperation between countries, organizations and international bodies to preserve the environment in cities by strengthening development policies and exchanging experiences in the field of smart cities.

    Aware of the importance of developing cities to ensure the sustainability of communities, the Organization issued its report on the “Strategy for Smart and Sustainable Cities in the Islamic World,” which was adopted during its ninth Conference of Environment Ministers in the Islamic World, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; in Jeddah, on October 19, 2023, to support the efforts of Member States in improving their national policies and plans, and the Action Plan on Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Cities in the Countries of the Islamic World, in addition to developing standards and indicators to measure the performance of smart, sustainable and resilient cities in line with the needs of each country.

    In contribution to improving living conditions, within the framework of its vision and strategic orientations, ICESCO reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the efforts of its Member States in developing green cities, preserving the environment, and benefiting from renewable energies by holding a number of activities, conferences and training sessions to promote these concepts.

    ICESCO and Egyptian National Commission Organize Training Workshop in Cairo on Protecting Cultural Heritage against Disasters and Climate Change

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    The proceedings of the training workshop on protecting heritage sites and museums against disasters and climate change kicked off on Saturday, 28 October 2023, held by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in partnership with the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture.

    At the outset of the five-day training, held in the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo in the presence of a host of university professors, researchers and experts in the field, Dr. Osama El Nahas, Heritage Expert at ICESCO’s Culture and Communication Sector, highlighted the role that the Heritage Centre in the Islamic World plays in protecting, preserving and sustaining heritage, as a key driver for development, and stated that ICESCO aims through this training at building and developing the capacities of workers in the field in crisis and disasters management.
    He further reviewed ICESCO’s efforts in protecting heritage elements against disasters and climate change, notably the signing of an agreement to establish a fund for safeguarding heritage sites and museums against climate change, as well as ICESCO’s joint project on green transformation with the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, UNESCO, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

    The opening session was attended by a number of university teachers, researchers and experts in the field.

    Conclusion of ICESCO Workshop in Tangier on Human Rights in the Digital Space

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    Saturday (28 October 2023) marked the conclusion of the regional workshop’s proceedings, organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in partnership with the Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights in the Kingdom of Morocco. The workshop aimed to develop a strategic plan for ICESCO and the Delegation on Human Rights in the digital space.

    During the opening of the workshop on Friday (27 October 2023) in the city of Tangier, Mr. Abdelkarim Boujradi, the Secretary-General of the Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights, emphasized that the Kingdom of Morocco attaches great importance to addressing the challenges associated with the use of digital technologies and their impact on all rights, especially in terms of strengthening the relevant national legislative and institutional framework.

    In his speech, Mr. Mohamed Hadi Shili, Director of Legal Affairs and International Standards Department at ICESCO, noted that the workshop came as part of the rapid developments taking place in the digital age. He confirmed that the integration of efforts and cooperation between ICESCO and the Kingdom of Morocco reflects a shared commitment to promoting human rights and human values, especially in the digital space.


    Following this, the participants were divided into working groups that tackled topics and issues outlined in the first session through analysis, identifying feasible options and organizing priorities.

    The workshop, under the supervision of ICESCO’s Legal Affairs and International Standards Department over its two days, witnessed the participation of several specialized international and national actors that shared their experiences in the field of human rights in the digital space. Emphasis was placed on the fact that rights in the age of artificial intelligence are of utmost importance, particularly in terms of the right to access and benefit from technology and the protection of private rights in this field. Moreover, it was reaffirmed that the methodology for developing the Strategy should be based on the universal reference in the field of human rights, the importance of implementing governance of the digital space from this perspective, and the promotion of legislation and the qualification of digital content creators.

    The workshop’s proceedings concluded with the identification of the issues, general objectives, and the strategic plan’s topics for ICESCO and the Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights in Morocco concerning human rights in the digital space.

    ICESCO Holds Expert Meeting on Building Youth Capacities in Teaching Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting of experts in Arabic language, themed “Building Youth Capacities in Teaching Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers” with the participation of a host of experts and education officers in presence and via videoconferencing from the Kingdom of Morocco, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, French Republic, Republic of Türkiye, Republic of Chad, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Malaysia, Republic of Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Republic of Guinea and the Republic of Benin.

    In his address at the meeting, held on Thursday, 26 October 2023, at Mishkat Arabic Hall, at the Organisation’s headquarters, Mr. Adel Bouraoui, Advisor to ICESCO Director-General for External Centres and Academic Chairs on Arabic Language, stated that this meeting is part of celebrating ICESCO Year of Youth, and mentioned that the 2023-2024 edition of Mishkat programme will aim to build youth capacities in teaching Arabic for Non-Arabic speakers. He further announced that the ICESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Platform, “Mishkat”, plans to launch an upcoming program called “Future Experts” to prepare youth from ICESCO Member States, especially those with Arabic as a foreign language, to take on leadership roles in pedagogical training of teachers of Arabic for non-Arabic speakers.

    The participating experts touched on a variety of topics, including “Building Scientific and Pedagogical Skillset for Young Teachers”, “Harmonizing Training Programmes with Youth Trainers’ Needs”, “Cross-generational Teachers’ Communication for the Transfer of Expertise and Renewal of Working Methods”, stressing that the preparation of youth to take on leadership roles in teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers will catalyse their innovation and bring about innovation and development to the field.

    At the end of the meeting, the present experts received certificates of participation in the 2022-2023 first edition of Mishkat Arabic Language programme.

    Discussing Ways of Enhancing Cooperation Between ICESCO and China in Various Activities

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    A delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), headed by Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, visited the Chinese Embassy in Rabat, where they met Mr. Li Changlin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Morocco.

    During the meeting, held on Wednesday 25 October 2023, Mr. Karimov affirmed ICESCO’s commitment, within its vision and strategic orientations, to an inclusive approach to ensure that everyone contributes to consolidating peace and security, developing innovation, supporting education, and empowering youth. Moreover, he noted that the Organization allows non-Member States to join as observers to serve Muslim communities worldwide and foster cooperation between these states and the Islamic world.

    On his part, the Chinese Ambassador expressed his keenness to enhance cooperation with ICESCO, aiming to bring China closer to the Islamic world, emphasizing his country’s openness to promoting tolerance and supporting innovation through youth and cultural exchanges.
    The two parties agreed to maintain ongoing communication and coordination to organize an international conference on Silk Road, at ICESCO headquarters, in Rabat, in partnership with Shanghai International Studies University China (SISU), in early December 2023. The conference will bring together a large number of experts and researchers from China and other countries to present research papers and academic studies on the historical significance of the Silk Road, and address issues pertaining to the present and future of Silk Road that has bridged China to the rest of the world for centuries.

    The meeting also brought together Dr. Muhammad Yusuf, expert at the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and Dr. Min jie, expert at the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), which is affiliated with the Organization.

    ICESCO Director-General receives British Ambassador to Rabat

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Simon Martin, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Morocco, and together they explored prospects of cooperation between ICESCO and the UK in the fields of education, science and culture.

    During the meeting, held Thursday, October 26, 2023, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik highlighted the Organization’s vision and strategic orientations which both adopt openness to all parties and support building partnerships for the benefit of its Member States and Muslim communities across the globe. The Director-General also shed light on ICESCO’s key programs and activities, especially in the field of youth and women’s capacity-building and training in leadership for peace and security. He added that the Organization also accords special attention to anchoring the values of coexistence and civilizational dialogue and promoting investment in the fields of technology, AI and space sciences, expressing his keenness to build fruitful partnership between the Organization and a number of British institutions active in the fields of education, science and culture.

    For his part, Mr. Martin commended the roles ICESCO assumes in service of developing the fields of education, science and culture in its Member States, stating that he looks forward to building cooperation relations with the Organization.

    The meeting discussed and reviewed the implementation mechanisms of a number of cooperation proposals for the upcoming period, including providing scholarships for the Islamic world youth to study in prestigious British universities, creating scientific chairs in these universities, and collaborating with British institutions to support ICESCO’s programs and projects in several countries in needs, within the Organization’s areas of competence.

    The meeting was attended by Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Sector of Social and Human Sciences, Dr. Koumbou Boly Barry, Head of the Education Sector, and Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of the Sector of Partnerships and International Cooperation.

    Following the meeting, Dr. AlMalik took Mr. Martin on a tour of the different pavilions and sections of the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, currently housed at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat. At the end of the tour, the British Ambassador expressed his delight at visiting this scientific edifice, stating that it represents an encyclopedic reference for all those interested in human history.

    ICESCO Participates in the International Conference on Learning Loss in Tunisia

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    The Education Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is actively participating in the International Conference on Learning Loss, its causes, and ways to address it in alignment with the broader vision of reforming education to foster greater equity, quality, inclusivity, and fairness for all. The Conference is jointly organized by the Arab Organization for Education, Culture, and Science (ALECSO) and the Tunisian Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Arab and international organizations and institutions, with the presence of experts and specialists in the field of education.

    The 2-day Conference, which commences on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, addresses subjects pertaining to the identification of learning loss and the strategies employed by countries to counteract it. Additionally, it serves as a platform to raise awareness of the necessity to strengthen education and elevate its quality, fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability.

    ICESCO is represented at the Conference by Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Banyan, Head of the Education for All Division within the Education Sector. In his role, he pointed out ICESCO’s efforts in supporting its Member States in the field of education and proactive planning to tackle challenges in advance. Moreover, he also discussed several solutions for mitigating learning loss and emphasized the importance of using selective curricula in education.

    Dr. Al-Banyan highlighted ICESCO’s contributions to early problem-solving in addressing learning loss through organizing various initiatives and activities. Notably, these include the “ICESCO Digital Home” initiative, designed to provide tools for remote learning and educational lectures to enhance the role of learning and utilize open digital resources and services. Furthermore, the Girl Dropout Reintegration Project in Yemen, conducted in cooperation with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), the Ministry of Education in the Republic of Yemen, and the Benevolence Coalition for Humanitarian Relief (BCHR), aims to extend educational support and essential resources, granting a second educational opportunity for girls who have dropped out of school.