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    ICESCO Education Ministers Conference Concludes its Third Session with Issuing ‘Muscat Declaration’

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    The third session of ICESCO’s Education Ministers Conference, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, on 2-3 October 2024, concluded with the adoption of “Muscat Declaration”, which features historic resolutions approved by the education ministers of the Islamic world to strengthen commitments to transform education, develop effective mechanisms to disseminate best practices and accelerate their implementation, and build a thriving and prosperous future.

    The declaration includes a set of commitments and orientations, formulated based on the conference documents prepared by ICESCO’s General Directorate and the discussions between the ministers and international experts in the field of education: enforcing all the resolutions adopted by the Conference, and establish a “Monitoring and Coordination Platform”, in cooperation with Member States’ competent authorities, to monitor the progress of our countries towards transforming education.

    The Declaration welcomed the launch of the Charter of ICESCO for Artificial Intelligence Ethics in the Islamic World, adopted ICESCO’s initiative to adapt the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to the specificities and priorities of Member States, adopted the gender equality indicator as a strategic indicator within the education system, and highlighted the alignment between the goals of transforming education, and the values of the Islamic world.

    The Declaration also condemned the vicious attacks on educational institutions in Gaza, Palestine and South of Lebanon perpetrated by the Israeli occupation, and in other Member States, which have deprived millions of students of their right to education, and reaffirmed solidarity and support for efforts to restore the right to education for students in Member States affected by wars, disasters, and crises.

    During its second day, the conference reviewed and discussed a number of key documents, notably “ICESCO’s Educational Activities from January 2021 to July 2024”, “Status of Girls’ Education”, “Media Education: Horizons and Aspirations”, “High-Level Ministerial Dialogue (HLMD), London – May 2024: Transforming Education: Pathways to ICESCO Education Ministers Conference, Muscat 2024”, “Islamic World Artificial Intelligence Charter”, “Early Childhood Care and Education Development: Foundations for the Future”, “The Progress of Education Transformation from Commitments to Action 2022-2024: Post Transforming Education Summit (TES)”, “Greening Education for ICESCO Member States”, “Developing Teaching Quality”, and “Contextualizing PISA: Empowering ICESCO Member States for Global Excellence in Education” and “Digital Education”.

    During the third working session, the heads of delegations of Member States delivered their statements, sharing visions during fruitful discussions to strengthen and promote the commitments of countries to transform education and agree on the appropriate mechanisms to fulfill such objective.

    In his closing address, Dr. Salim M. Al-Malik, ICESCO Director General, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Sultanate of Oman, under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, may Allah protect him, and all the parties involved in the conference, for their support and hospitality to ensure the success of this remarkable event. He also commended the contributions of the participants in the various sessions through their interventions, discussions and constructive proposals, to achieve the ambitions aimed at transforming education from a simple commitment to a concrete reality.

    For her part, Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, Chairperson of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, thanked the participants and ICESCO, stressing the importance of the outcomes of the conference to build a better future for educational systems.

    At the close of the conference, ICESCO Director General read a message of thanks and gratitude sent by the conference participants to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman.

    First Day of ICESCO’s Third Education Ministers Conference Concludes in Oman

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    The first day of the third session the Education Ministers Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of the Sultanate of Oman, and in coordination with the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, under the theme: “Beyond Transforming Education Summit: From Commitments to Actions”, in Muscat, Oman, concluded. The opening session saw a high-level attendance.

    The first day’s working sessions, held on Wednesday ( 2 October 2024) relating to the academic aspect, witnessed rich discussions, during which ministers, experts, international officials in the field of education, and representatives of a number of international organizations discussed international efforts aimed at developing education and using artificial intelligence, as well as the importance of multilateral partnerships in transforming education, and the educational process during crises.

    In the session on “Global Education Perspective: International Organizations,” chaired by Dr. Jokha Bint Abdullah Al Shukaili, CEO, Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education, speakers included Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director General of ALECSO, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Asmi, ABEGS Director General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, virtually, Dr. Luis Benveniste, Director of Global Education at the World Bank, Ms. Min Jeong Kim, Director of Education 2030 at UNESCO, Dr. Leonardo Garnier, former Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General for Education, virtually.

    In the session on “Unlocking Potential: Best Practices in leveraging AI and Digital Tools for Education System Transformation,” moderated by Mr. Mr. Stavros N. Yiannouka, CEO of WISE – Qatar Foundation, the panel featured Ms. Fadhlina Sidek, Minister of Education, Malaysia; Dr. Ayman Al-Bassal, Deputy Minister of Education and Technical Education, Egypt; Dr. Nasser bin Mohammed Al Fannah, Director of the Office of Technical Programs at the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, Sultanate of Oman; and Mr. Mohammed Suhail Al Madani, Classera CEO.

    In the “Multistakeholders Partnerships for Transforming Education” session, moderated by Dr. Marwan Awartani, Senior Advisor to ICESCO Director General, speakers included Mr. Yousef Bin Abdullah al-Banyan, Minister of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Mr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Islamic Republic of Pakistan; Mr. Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kyrgyz Republic; Dr. Shannon May, CEO, NewGlobe Education; Dr. Wendy Kopp, CEO, Teach for All; Mr. Patrick Kyllonen, Distinguished presidential appointee, ETS.

    In the session on “Greening Education: A Sustainable Future for All” moderated by Ms. Christine Ozden, Global Director of Climate Education-Cambridge, the panel featured Dr. Azmi Mahmoud Mufleh Mahafzah, Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; Mr. Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology and Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Republic of The Gambia; Ms. Min Jeong Kim, Director of Education 2030, UNESCO; Ms. Jan Mann, Managing Director, Partnership for Education, Cambridge University; Dr. Abdullah Khamis Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman; and Dr. Aishah Al Yammahi, Strategic Advisor, Alef Education.

    The day concluded with the session on “United for Education in times of Crises,” moderated by Ms. Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW), bringing together Dr. Amjad Saad Suleiman Dababat, Minister of Education and Higher Education, State of Palestine; Dr. Tariq Salem Saleh Al-Akbari, Minister of Education, Republic of Yemen; Dr. Mohammed Alshiriakah, Chairman of the Gulf Arab States Educational Research Center, Kuwait; Ms. Adele Khodr, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, UNICEF; Mr. Fahad Al-Sulaiti, CEO, Education Above All; Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mudiris, Director General, UNESCO Regional Centre of Quality and Excellence in Education; and Mr. Farah Sheikh Abdulqadir, Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Republic of Somalia.

    Dr. Haddy Jatou Sey, Head of Education Sector at ICESCO, concluded with highlights of the first day, which featured discussions on the challenges facing education and the actions needed to contribute to transforming education.

    USA Global Innovation Institute awards ICESCO the Organization Innovation Certificate

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) received the Organization Innovation Certificate, another recognition of the Organization’s efforts as part of the implementation of its new forward-looking vision and strategic orientations. The certificate was awarded by the Global Innovation Institute in the United States of America, a leading international institute specialized in the field.

    This new certificate embodies an international recognition of ICESCO’s efforts and remarkable work to promote innovation and support the youth of the Islamic world in this field, through the launch and implementation of major initiatives, programs and projects that meet the expectations of these countries.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, announced this achievement on Wednesday 2 October 2024, at the end of his opening remarks on the first day of the Third ICESCO Education Ministers Conference, being held in Muscat, on 2-3 October 2024, in cooperation with the Omani Ministry of Education and in coordination with the Sultanate National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.

    Moreover, the Director-General expressed his delight at this achievement, stressing that this certificate attests to ICESCO’s commitment to integrate innovation as a basis for achieving sustainable development in all aspects and levels of its work, from the early stages of drafting policies to implementing field programs and initiatives with the Member States and partners.

    ICESCO received this international certification following an intensive and comprehensive evaluation by the Institute’s representatives, touching on the Organization’s innovation policy, the methodology of implementing innovative programs and measuring their impact on its Member States, and the effective involvement of its partners in these projects. At the end of the evaluation, ICESCO received the certificate with the rank, “Champion”.

    In this regard, the Global Innovation Institute organized a five-day training session for the “Certified Innovation Professional” for the benefit of 26 experts and staff members from the Organization’s General Directorate. The training aimed at building the staff members’ capacities in the field of innovation management, including modules on creativity techniques, effective brainstorming strategies, structured phases of innovative projects and the use of data to guide decision-making. The training also addressed the key roles of innovation managers in leading projects and building cohesive, creative teams.

    ICESCO Education Ministers Conference Kicks off in Muscat with High-level Attendance

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    The first day of the 3rd Education Ministers Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), being held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of the Sultanate of Oman, and in coordination with the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, kicked off on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, in Muscat, under the theme: “Beyond Transforming Education Summit: From Commitments to Actions.”

    The opening session, held under the patronage of Sheikh AbdulMalik bin Abdullah Al Khalili, President of the State Council of the Sultanate of Oman, saw the presence of H.E. Macky Sall, former President of the Republic of Senegal, and H.E. Ameenah Garib-Fakim, former President of the Republic of Mauritius, as guests of honor, and a large number of ministers of education in the Islamic world, heads of international organizations, bodies and civil society institutions working in the fields of education, technology and innovation.

    Following the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, Chairperson of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, stressed in her address that transforming education and upgrading its contents is a joint responsibility that requires concerted efforts to fund education and enhance the preparedness and readiness of educational systems to face crises.

    She also commended ICESCO’s proclamation of the Year of Youth, given their pivotal role in leading societies towards progress and development, and reviewed Oman’s efforts to advance the field of education and provide a sustainable educational environment adaptable to future digital transformations.

    In his address, H.E. Macky Sall pointed out that the Islamic world’s history has witnessed outstanding contributions to knowledge dissemination, adding that our heritage reminds us of our responsibility to preserve the status of science and education in a rapidly evolving era.

    In her address, Ms. Ameenah Garib-Fakim highlighted women’s contributions and pivotal role in building the Islamic civilization through participation in decision-making, adding that investment in girls’ education is an imperative to ensure a brighter future.

    For his part, Dr. Salim M. Al-Malik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), expressed his sincere thanks to the Sultanate of Oman for hosting this landmark event, stressing that the Organization has made enormous efforts to ensure the success of this historic conference and called at the United Nations Transforming Education Summit for a change in education curricula and methods of bringing up future generations to keep up with requirements of the times.


    He also touched on the future of educational systems in light of the technological revolution and artificial intelligence, stressing the need to strike a balance between technological progress and the utilization of human capacities, while emphasizing the pivotal role of the family in supporting the educational process.

    ICESCO DG concluded his address by reiterating the Organization’s commitment to seizing development opportunities and assisting Member States to adopt an innovative approach to modernize educational systems, announcing in this context that ICESCO has been named a Champion after obtaining the “Certified Innovative Organization” certification from the Global Innovation Institute, in recognition of its outstanding efforts in the field of innovation and development.

    Afterwards, a young man and a young woman from the Sultanate of Oman presented their learning experiences with Outward Bound Oman. Subsequently, participants watched a documentary video on education in the Sultanate of Oman.

    In her video message, Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, emphasized that this conference represents a critical point in the march of education, bringing together Member States to assess their commitments and develop ambitious future plans, stressing that its outcomes will serve as a clear roadmap to strengthen education systems and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    ICESCO and Bibliotheca Alexandrina Explore Enhancing Cooperation

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    Ambassador Khalid Fathalrahman, Head of the Center for Civilizational Dialogue of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) in the Arab Republic of Egypt, to explore ways to enhance cooperation between the two institutions in the fields of publishing, digitization, artificial intelligence, and civilizational dialogue through programs that promote moderation and reject extremism.

    During the meeting, which took place at the BA, on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, the two parties stressed the need to sign a new cooperation agreement between ICESCO and the BA that takes into account global developments.


    The meeting also touched on cooperation between ICESCO and the BA as well as efforts coordination to develop the fields calligraphy and manuscripts, taking into consideration the significant progress of the BA Center for Calligraphy in the arrangements being made for the inauguration of ICESCO’s Center for Calligraphy and Manuscripts (CCM).

    The two parties also reviewed the arrangements for the international symposium “Al-Akkad and the Islamic World”, to be held in Alexandria, next December, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the passing of the great Egyptian thinker, and the Library’s readiness to intellectually contribute to promoting ICESCO’s newly coined concept of “civilizational diplomacy”.

    The meeting saw the presence of Dr. Osama Al-Nahas, Expert at ICESCO’s Culture and Communication Sector, and Dr. Salma Al-Wakeel, Head of the BA Scientific and Academic Research Sector, Dr. Mohamed Suleiman, Head of the BA Culture and Communication Sector, and Dr. Ahmed Mansour, Director of the BA Center for Calligraphy and Manuscripts.

    ICESCO co-organizes International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners, Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future

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    In partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is organizing the International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners, Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future, aimed at developing research capacities in various fields in a number of African countries and strengthening South-South and North-South partnerships.

    Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of the Center of Foresight and Artificial Intelligence, represented ICESCO at the forum, which kicked off on Monday, September 30, 2024 and lasts for three days in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Dr. Hammami stressed that the Organization attaches great importance to Africa through a number of programs and projects on building the capacities of youth and women, digital transformation, scientific research and artificial intelligence, reviewing the vision and strategy of ICESCO, which is based on foresight in addressing future challenges, to contribute to achieving sustainable development.

    The forum brought together a number of experts and specialists in the field of artificial intelligence, modern technology and foresight to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the future of Africa.

    ICESCO Holds Training Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Creative Industries

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    The Culture and Communication Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a training workshop titled: “Artificial Intelligence to Cultural and Creative Industries,” as part of a series of lectures and workshops initiated by the Organization on leadership in cultural policies, in partnership with national commissions of Member States.

    During the Workshop, held on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, via video conference, Dr. Mohamed Zinelabidine, Head of ICESCO’s Culture and Communication Sector, highlighted that this workshop, coinciding with the celebration of International Music Day, helps to establish a bridge of communication between Generation Z, Generation Alpha, and ICESCO. He emphasized the role of music in connecting languages, cultures, and generations across different countries.

    Following his remarks, the Workshop commenced under the moderation of Ms. Zineb Bougrine, from ICESCO’s Culture and Communication Sector. She stressed the decisive role of youth in transforming the cultural sector, noting that Generation Z is reshaping cultural practices through their mastery of modern digital and technological tools.

    In her presentation, Dr. Asma Abbas, a professor of political science and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Al Akhawayn University, emphasized the role of art in expressing values of freedom and justice. She pointed out that technology, throughout the ages, has compensated for human weaknesses and complemented human abilities.

    Dr. Amine Hamami, an external expert at ICESCO in the field of digital creativity and digital culture, gave a presentation on immersive art, providing definitions of augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, and 360-degree video.

    Following his presentation, the floor was opened for discussion, where participants posed their questions and inquiries to Dr. Hamami. The Discussion touched upon the specific characteristics of Generation Z and Generation Alpha and their relationship with technology.

    ICESCO Wins “Enablers” Award from Arab Council for Youth

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has won the Arab Council for Youth Award in its second track “Enablers,” during its inaugural edition. This event was organized by the Arab Youth Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Arab Voluntary Union of the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of the League of Arab States.

    The award was received by Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Social and Human Sciences Sector at ICESCO, during a ceremony held on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, in the Bahraini capital, Manama. The event was attended by several prominent figures and officials involved in volunteer work.

    ICESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector was awarded this prestigious prize in recognition of its project addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting innovation and entrepreneurship for women and youth in 10 African countries. This project, carried out in partnership with Alwaleed Philanthropies, aimed to counter the negative effects of the pandemic as part of ICESCO’s efforts to empower youth across various sectors in the Islamic world.

    The Arab Council for Youth awards, with a total value of USD160,000, aim to highlight youth initiatives and projects that offer creative solutions to youth challenges and social obstacles. The awards also aim to promote a culture of youth empowerment in public and private sectors as well as in civil society organizations. Furthermore, they celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to youth in various fields.

    The ceremony also honored four youth-driven projects aligned with 21st-century skills and the principles of sustainable development. Additionally, influential figures who have made valuable contributions to youth in various fields were recognized under the track of “Inspirers”.

    International Translation Day: ICESCO Commends Translators’ Role in Knowledge Exchange Between Nations and Promoting Global Peace

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    The world celebrates International Translation Day every year on 30 September following the United Nations’ decision to mark the occasion through Resolution No. 28871, issued on 24 May 2017, in response to the request of the International Federation of Translators, which has celebrated the day since 1991. The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) avails itself of this opportunity to commend the pivotal role played by translators in facilitating civilizational dialogue, understanding, and cooperation between nations, as well as the exchange of knowledge between the peoples of the world. This, in turn, contributes to mutual development, prosperity, and the promotion of peace and security.
    On International Translation Day, celebrated this year under the theme “Translation, an Art Worth Protecting,” ICESCO highlights the urgent need for joint efforts and solidarity to protect this noble human art, which has always served as a bridge between peoples by transferring the intellectual products of creators across all fields from their native languages to other languages.

    Although ICESCO has adopted Arabic, English, and French as its official working languages since its establishment in 1982, it has not overlooked the importance of engaging with other languages. Translation has been its primary means of conveying its civilizational mission to the world. Over the past four decades, the Organization’s Center of Translation has provided translation services to various ICESCO sectors and departments, successfully translating and publishing thousands of documents, studies, research papers, and books across all fields of its work.

    In response to the rapid developments in the field of translation in recent years, particularly due to the increasing role of artificial intelligence technology in applied languages, providing impressive translation services that grow in quality by the day, and in line with ICESCO’s new vision and strategic orientations, the Organization has undergone significant development. The Center of Translation has been restructured to expand its functions and responsibilities, leading to the establishment of the Translation and Publishing Center. This new center operates as a programmatic unit similar to other ICESCO sectors, responsible for translating books and documents, publishing works related to education, culture, science, and communication, organizing scientific forums in the field of translation, enriching scientific and cultural content by publishing academic and specialized works, and fostering cooperation and coordination with global publishing houses.

    ICESCO and IOFS launch project to promote smart agriculture in Central Asia

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) launched the Project, “Smarter Agriculture: A Brighter Future”, in collaboration with the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU). The Project aims to support farmers, students and researchers in the agricultural sector in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, through training on the use of AI, the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics to improve traditional agricultural practices.

    Dr. Adel Smeda, Expert at the Science and Environment Sector, represented ICESCO at the Projcet launch in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 26-27 September 2024. In his address, the ICESCO official stressed that the project aims to develop a strategic plan for the two organizations’ respective Member States to adopt smart agriculture technologies and promote knowledge transfer to local farmers. He further explained that the Project will kick start with a workshop on the role of IoT and data analytics in agriculture, followed by practical training for a number of participants from the target countries.

    For his part, Dr. Primkul Ibragimov, KazNARU President, emphasized the importance of smart agriculture in building a more resilient and sustainable agricultural future. Likewise, Mr. Bakbergen Koishibayev, First Secretary of the Kazakh National Commission, highlighted the role of emerging technologies in enhancing productivity and food security for the Islamic world.