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    Launch of First Edition of ICESCO Biowaste Food Award

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of its Bio-Waste Food Award, which aims to support entrepreneurs and startups in developing innovative technologies to extract protein, fat and carbohydrates from wasted food.

    The Award seeks to encourage the youth and women in the Islamic world to develop innovative solutions to optimize benefits from wasted food by developing innovative solutions to contribute to achieving food security, and support specialists and entrepreneurs in the green economy to develop innovative technologies in the field of food security. The Award will be awarded to three winners who will receive 30,000 US dollars, 15,000 US dollars, and 5,000 US dollars, respectively.

    The jury will select five participating projects in the first stage of the evaluation process. The five project owners will then be invited to pitch them in person to the jury in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed technology and select three winners who presented the most innovative and environmentally friendly projects that contribute to the development and job creation.
    Persons interested in participating in this contest must fill in the award form available on ICESCO’s website via the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/fpyredi2dX, and send their nomination files, no later than August 31, 2023, to the e-mail: sciences@icesco.org. the nomination file should include:

    • Contest application letter;
    • CV of the participant, or of all members of the project team, in case of startups;
    • A summary of the project (five pages maximum), explaining the idea and the technique of extracting the components of food bars;
    • Physical samples of the finished products after the pre-selection phase are to be sent to the address to be determined later.

    ICESCO condemns extremist burning a copy of the Holy Quran in Sweden

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) condemns in the strongest terms the barbaric conduct of burning a copy of the Holy Quran in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, in a heinous act that offends the feelings of Muslims around the world amid their celebration of Eid al-Adha.

    ICESCO reaffirms that the repetition of this outrageous act by hard line extremist expresses civilizational defeat and rejection of tolerance that fosters cultural and religious diversity, and leads to stirring animosity and the revival of hate speech whenever it abates.

    ICESCO stresses that underestimation of the values and principles governing the lives of nations and peoples is the most dangerous weapon of destruction likely to jeopardize the international community’s security and development. In view of this obvious truth, the Organization points to the need to be alert to the seriousness of this hideous recurrence, which is leading the world towards aggravating the conflicts that the humankind is suffering from worldwide.

    Recalling that the repetition of this type of abhorrent offence will not undermine the value of the Holy Quran, whose believers are increasing day after day in both the East and the West, ICESCO warns that by tolerating such abominable acts, the authorities – wherever they are – are only leading humanity further away from the civilizational path of ethical values, culture and the customs of peoples.

    The Organization also reaffirms that it stands ready to cooperate with peace-loving world powers to uphold the values of peace and the foundations of moderation, and to promote the culture of enlightenment in such a way as to fight such reckless tendencies.

    ICESCO holds training session on use of technology in teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers

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    The “Meshkat” Hall at the headquarters of the World Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted a training session on “The Use of Technology in Teaching Arabic Language to Non-Arabic Speakers.” The session benefited 186 participants from Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon, Guinea, Senegal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Bashkortostan, Vietnam and Morocco.

    The session was held on June 21-22, 2023, and was supervised by Dr. Mustapha Jaghboub, Expert in Teacher Training specializing in educational technology. It aimed to introduce participants to the theoretical principles and foundations of the use of technology in the field of language teaching and facilitate how they deal with concepts associated with educational digital software, sites and applications.

    It also aimed to encourage Arabic language teachers to non-Arabic speakers to capitalize on technology in teaching the Arabic language, by training them in the use of several websites and related programs.

    The training session was held following the official inauguration, Monday, June 12, 2023, of the ICESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Network System for the Arabic Language to Non-Arabic Speakers, “Meshkat,” at ICESCO Headquarters, during an official ceremony chaired by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, and His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al-Maktoum, Supreme President of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, in the presence of Dr. Chakib Benmoussa, Moroccan Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, a delegation composed of representatives of the Foundation, and a number of senior officials and ambassadors.

    ICESCO and Moroccan National Agency for Fight against Illiteracy Discuss Strengthening Cooperation

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Dr. Abdel-Wadoud Kharbouch, Director-General of the Moroccan National Agency for the Fight against Illiteracy, where they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Organization and the Agency, and share experiences with the authorities concerned with the fight against illiteracy in Muslim countries.

    At the outset of the meeting, held on Thursday (June 22, 2023), at ICESCO Headquarters, in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik stressed the importance of eradicating all forms of illiteracy, which is no longer limited to the lack of reading and writing skills but has taken new forms with the global developments.

    ICESCO DG also commended the efforts made by the Agency and the bilateral cooperation, recently demonstrated by the organization of the International Conference on Lifelong Learning, and the signing of a framework agreement to collaborate in the implementation of development projects in the field of literacy, and the consolidation of the concept of lifelong learning.

    For his part, Dr. Khabrouch welcomed the cooperation between ANLCA and ICESCO and expressed his thanks to the Organization and its Director-General for this partnership.

    Discussions also focused on proposals and ideas for innovative programs and projects in the field of literacy, which can be applied in Muslim countries, to address this phenomenon and broaden the concept to include technological, digital, functional literacy, etc.
    Dr. Barry Koumbou, Head of ICESCO’s Education Sector, also attended the meeting.

    ICESCO Director-General receives Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Mr. Muammar Al-Eryani, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Yemen, discussed ways to enhance the outstanding partnership between ICESCO and Yemen, especially in the fields of culture, heritage preservation and valorization, and building the capacities of workers in the field.

    During the meeting, held on Thursday (June 22, 2023) at ICESCO Headquarters, in Rabat, in the presence of Ambassador Ezzeddin Al-Asbahi, Ambassador of Yemen to Morocco, and the delegation accompanying the Minister, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the Organization’s key projects and programs in its areas of competence in Yemen, especially in the field of supporting education and building the capacities of young people, including the project of girls catch-up education, in cooperation with Al-Khair Charity for Humanitarian Relief, funded by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid.

    ICESCO DG added that the Organization attaches great importance to supporting Yemen in the field of preserving and promoting heritage; it inscribed several Yemeni historical sites and cultural elements on ICESCO’s Islamic World Heritage List, highlighting the Organization’s willingness to provide support in line with the priorities and needs specified by the Yemeni competent authorities.

    For his part, Mr. Al-Eryani commended the qualitative leap that ICESCO witnessed during the past three years, and its roles in serving its Member States, stressing Yemen’s willingness to develop fruitful cooperation with ICESCO and expand joint programs and projects.

    The meeting discussed a number of proposals for cooperation programs and projects between ICESCO and the Yemeni Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. The meeting saw the presence of Dr. Mohamed Zinelabidine, Head of ICESCO Culture and Communication Sector, and Ambassador Khaled Fathalrahman, Director of the Center for Civilizational Dialogue.

    After the meeting, Dr. Al-Malik accompanied Mr. Al-Eryani and his delegation on a tour of the pavilions and sections of the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, which ICESCO currently hosts at its headquarters, in strategic partnership with the Muslim World League and the Mohammadia League of Scholars, documenting in detail the biography of our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, through the latest display technologies.

    ICESCO grants a set of books and references to the Department of Philosophy at Mohammed V University

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) handed out a number of books and references representing an integrated library in the field of philosophy to the Philosophy Department of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Mohammed V University, in Rabat, within the framework of the Organization’s support to universities and higher education institutions in the Member States and its keenness to promote scientific research.

    On this occasion, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, received Dr. Jamal Eddine EL HANI, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and a delegation from the University. During this meeting, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed that the Organization attaches great importance to supporting universities and higher education institutions in the Member States through partnership and cooperation with many universities inside and outside the Islamic world, and has established a set of academic chairs to promote scientific research in the fields of education, science and culture, and support excellence and innovation.

    For his part, Dr. EL HANI commended ICESCO’s roles in supporting higher education institutions and thanked the Organization and its Director-General for the generous initiative to grant this library, which includes valuable books, to the Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

    The meeting also brought together Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, Mr. Najib Rhiati, Cultural Advisor to ICESCO Director-General, and Ambassador Khaled Fathalrahman, Director of the Center for Civilizational Dialogue, as well as Dr. Mohammed Doukkali, Head of the Philosophy Department, and Dr. Mohammed Massoudi, Professor at the Department of Philosophy.

    ICESCO holds training session on modernizing means of Arabic-Islamic education in Gambia

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    The Education Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is holding a training session on modernizing pedagogical methods and means of using ICTs in Arabic-Islamic education, in cooperation with the Gambian National Commission for UNESCO and ICESCO, for the benefit of thirty educational staff in Banjul.

    The four-day training, which kicked off on Tuesday (June 20, 2023), aims to qualify the staff working in the field of Arabic-Islamic education, provide them with advanced skills, strengthen the role of relevant institutions in education for peace, coexistence and social cohesion, and exchange expertise and experiences on modernizing pedagogical methods and means of Arabic-Islamic education.
    During the opening session, the participants commended the key roles that ICESCO plays to support its Member States in developing educational systems and keeping up with modern developments, including the Republic of the Gambia. During his intervention, Dr. Youssef Abou Daka, Programs Manager at ICESCO Education Sector, touched upon the importance of this training, hoping that it would achieve its objectives in strengthening the roles of Arabic and Islamic education institutions to continue their mission as a beacon of cultural and civilizational outreach for the Islamic world.

    The workshop’s themes feature the reality of Arabic-Islamic education in the Republic of the Gambia and the prospects for using ICTs and presenting the best integrated educational practices of ICTs in education and training, as well as sharing the experiences of the participants to develop a common vision on mechanisms for modernizing relevant educational methods and means.

    ICESCO participates in opening ceremony of Morocco’s International Storytelling Festival in Rabat

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), participated in the official opening ceremony of the 20th session of Morocco’s International Storytelling Festival, which is organized by the International Academy of Moroccan Storytelling for Intangible Cultural Heritage, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication of Morocco, under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, under the theme “The Greatness of Our Mothers.”

    During the opening ceremony of the festival, held on Tuesday evening (June 20, 2023), Dr. AlMalik handed to Dr. Najima Thay Thay Rhozali, President of the International Academy of Moroccan Storytelling for Intangible Cultural Heritage, the certificate of inscription of the International Festival “Morocco’s Storytelling” on ICESCO’s List of Islamic World Intangible Heritage, in the presence of several officials and prominent personalities in the fields of thought, art and literature.

    Dr. Najima Thay Thay Rhozali emphasized that the theme of this session aims to highlight the importance and role of “storytelling” as a popular cultural heritage that mothers tell to their children to acquire listening skills, develop understanding and comprehension, and strengthen their capacities to face the hardships of life.

    The session, which honors the Islamic Republic of Mauritania as the guest of honor, will witness a number of activities in different spaces in Rabat from 19 through 25 June 2023. The festival leverages the preservation of authentic Moroccan historical folk heritage, and an intellectual, cultural, artistic and heritage bridge linking the past to the present.

    ICESCO and Lebanese National Commission hold Training Session on Solid Waste Recycling

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in collaboration with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, held a training session on valorizing and recycling solid waste on June 20, 2023, at AZM University in Tripoli, Lebanon, under the auspices of the Lebanese Ministry of Environment.

    During the opening of the three-day workshop, Dr. Foued El Ayni, Programs Manager at ICESCO Sciences and Technologies Sector, represented the Organization and highlighted its efforts in contributing to environmental protection and developing smart, flexible, and sustainable cities in the Islamic world, calling on university students participating in the workshop to take advantage of the expertise provided by waste management specialists and experts.

    For her part, Mrs. Heba Nashabe, Secretary General of the Lebanese National Commission, commended ICESCO’s continuous support to its Member States, noting that the training session aims at raising awareness about waste management methods and the importance of circular economy in enhancing environmental protection, preserving natural resources, and building the capacities of youth and professionals in the field.

    ICESCO takes part in ASEAN-Korea Experts Forum on Future of Education

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    The Education Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is taking part in the Forum of Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Experts on the Future of Education. The event is organized through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam, Kyung Woon University in Korea and the ASEAN General Secretariat to facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge regarding the future of education, foster discussions on the design of future education policies and enhance the strategic partnership between Korea and ASEAN.

    The two-day forum, which kicked off on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, at Kyungwon University in Gumi, Korea, brought together over 200 participants, including high-caliber officials from Education and Training Ministries in the ASEAN Member States, representatives from international organizations and institutions, governmental agencies, as well as delegates from Asian and European universities.

    During the discussion session “Future Visions: International Solidarity and Mechanism for Regional Cooperation for Korea and ASEAN 2030,” Dr. Sungbong Kim, Expert at the Sector, provided an overview of ICESCO’s major initiatives and programs in the field of education. He also emphasized the Organization’s collaborations with several Korean higher education institutions and universities in the Member States to enhance education systems and promote scientific research in the Islamic world, highlighting ICESCO’s dedication to expanding its cooperation network and forging new partnerships with ASEAN countries.