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The Science and Technology Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the workshop on smart cities and education, held by the National School of Business and Management in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, to examine the mechanisms to promote the integration of the concept of smart cities in educational curricula and the related challenges.

During the workshop, held on Thursday, February 2, 2023, Dr. Foued El Ayni, Programs Manager at the Science and Technology Sector, made a remote presentation on the challenges and opportunities related to smart cities, wherein he stressed the need to promote sustainable cities to protect the environment and raise awareness among children and youth in the Islamic world on the importance of these cities.

For his part, Dr. Adel Smeda, expert at the same Sector, reviewed the mechanisms to promote innovation, scientific research and modern technology, and benefit from AI applications in the development of smart and sustainable cities. He also presented several initiatives and projects implemented by ICESCO in the field of digital transformation.
In conclusion, the workshop called for joint action to cooperate and invest in smart cities and develop smart education initiatives within and outside the Islamic world.

Ambassador Khaled Fateh Al-Rahman, Head of the Center for Civilizational Dialogue at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), participated in the symposium “Cairo, Culture Capital of the Islamic World for 2022,” which was held within the activities of the 54th session of the Cairo International Book Fair.

Ambassador Fateh Al-Rahman began his Address by thanking the Ministry of Culture and the General Book Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt for the invitation to attend this event. He reviewed ICESCO’s programme to celebrate culture capitals of the Islamic world, explaining the significance and objectives of ICESCO’s interest in the activities of culture capitals and stressing that Cairo is worthy to be celebrated due to its historical cultural potential, and its appropriate infrastructure.

He highlighted the intensity of the activities that were carried out during the celebration of Cairo as Culture Capital of the Islamic world, which exceeded one hundred and sixty activities and represent a unique experience that deserved appreciation.

The ambassador then answered the questions posed by the audience at the end of the symposium, which was moderated by Dr. Hassan Madani, the Egyptian thinker and journalist.

On the sidelines of the symposium, Channel 2 of Egyptian TV hosted the Director of ICESCO’s Center for Civilizational Dialogue in a special program that dealt with the Organization’s experience in the field of celebrating culture capitals of the Islamic world.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the Forum Celebrating Arabic Language for Islamic Peoples, held by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on Thursday (February 2, 2023), at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat, in cooperation with King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, under the patronage of HRH Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Forum began with the opening remarks of Mr. Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Djibouti’s permanent representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; Dr. Saleh bin Hamad Al-Suhaibani, permanent representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, Secretary-General of King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language; and Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, OIC Secretary-General.

Dr. Majdi Haj Ibrahim, Head of ICESCO Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, represented the Organization via videoconference, delivering an address on “ICESCO’s efforts to strengthen the international presence of the Arabic language,” where he reviewed the Organization’s key contributions to the advancement of Arabic in various fields and strengthening its presence at all local and international levels.

He indicated that ICESCO’s new vision stresses the importance of the Arabic language, adopts modern technologies and mechanisms, and attracts human capital to disseminate the Arabic language all over the world.

The forum shone a light on the abundant contributions of international organizations and institutions working in the field of the Arabic language to promote its position, enrich cultural and linguistic diversity, and enhance knowledge production in Arabic.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the 9th session of the Arab Forum for Scientific Research and Sustainable Development, held on January 30 -31, 2023 in Muscat. Themed “’Arab Female Researchers Act on Realizing Sustainable Development,” the forum was held in cooperation between the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and the Omani National Commission for Education and Culture, under the auspices of Dr. Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation.

The forum was aimed at casting light on the roles of Arab women researchers in achieving sustainable development and enhancing the contribution of institutions, universities and scientific research centers in development issues in the Arab region. The opening ceremony saw the participation of the high-caliber participation of Dr. Madeeha bint Ahmed al Shibaniyah, Minister of Education, Chairperson of the Omani National Commission for Education and Culture, and Ms. Amna bint Salim Al Balushi, Secretary-General of the Commission, along with 150 Arab women researchers in different scientific fields.

Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Director-General’s Cabinet at ICESCO, represented the Organization at the forum, during which she emphasized the importance of digital transformation and emerging technology in leading institutions, improving their performance and strengthening governance. She also underscored the importance of enhancing cybersecurity which is one of the five major global risks that have a direct impact on sustainable development.

The number of visitors to the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, currently held at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, has exceeded half a million visitors in just two months since it opened to the public on November 28, 2022.

Under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, the exhibition is witnessing an increasing interest, as its halls are crowded with visitors from all age groups from different Moroccan cities and residents and guests of the Kingdom. It has become a destination for those who are keen on knowing more details about the Seerah of the honorable Prophet, through the various pavilions and sections of the exhibition, which presents the biography using the latest modern display technologies narrating and documenting in detail the biography of our Messenger (PBUH), and virtually transporting the visitor back to the Prophet’s era.

ICESCO’s headquarters hosting the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization is the fruit of the strategic partnership between ICESCO, the Muslim World League (MWL) and Morocco’s Mohammadia League of Scholars, It is the first of its kind outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of its mission to show the civilizational aspects of the Prophet’s biography, the moderation of Islam, and the fight against extremist ideology, based on the Quran and the Prophet’s Sunnah (PBUH) and through using the latest technologies and artificial intelligence.

Many visitors expressed their great admiration for the exhibition, as it includes a detailed simulation of the life of the Prophet (PBUH), using the latest technologies and augmented reality, indicating that the visit is a virtual spiritual journey through time to discover the features of the biography in a simplified way.

The International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization at ICESCO headquarters is open to the general public for free, from 10 am to 5 pm, all days of the week, except for Monday.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the 17th Conference of the Parliamentary Union of Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held at the International Convention Center in Algiers, under the theme, “Islamic World: Challenges of Modernization and Development.” The Conference concluded its proceedings on Monday, January 30, 2023.

The session was marked by the adoption of Algiers Declaration and its Recommendations regarding conflict resolution among Islamic countries, and the approval of the requests to join the Union as Observers, submitted by the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network, the International Parliamentary Congress, and the Association of Secretaries General of Arab Parliaments.

The session was chaired by Dr. Brahim Boughali, President of the People’s s National Assembly, and saw the election of the Bureau Members, where Malaysia was selected as Vice-President for the Asian group and Côte d’Ivoire for the African one.

ICESCO was represented in the session by Ms. Amira Al-Fadil, Head of the Sector of Partnerships and International Cooperation and Mr. Nassim Mohand, Expert at the Sector of Culture and Communication. The two experts held a series of meetings with the representatives of several African parliaments to explore prospects of promoting cooperation between ICESCO and these countries in the fields of education, science and culture.

The two representatives also visited the headquarters of the Algerian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science where they highlighted ICESCO’s major programs and initiatives in its areas of competence and discussed ways to promote cooperation between ICESCO and competent parties in Algeria, in coordination with the country’s National Commission.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) launched its Health Consortium Initiative, which aims to promote cooperation between the Organization and its Member States in the implementation of programs and projects geared towards developing health systems through capitalizing on modern technology and innovation and building the capacities of health workers.

The Sector of Science and Technology announced the launch of this initiative during a meeting it held today, Monday, January 30, 2023, via videoconference, which saw the participation of a working team from the Sector and a host of experts in the fields of healthcare and humanitarian initiatives in several countries in the Islamic world and beyond.

In his remark during the meeting, Dr. Raheel Qamar, Head of the Science and Technology Sector, highlighted the key role that the Consortium will assume to help pool local and international cooperation efforts to upgrade the working mechanisms of health sectors in the ICESCO Member States and develop the governing systems of this sector through practical programs and projects and scientific research works that identify needs and challenges and provide the best solutions to addressing and overcoming them.

The ICESCO official also highlighted ICESCO’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to help the Member States mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic by implementing a number of programs and projects to promote public and mental health.

The meeting participants discussed the goals of ICESCO’s Health Consortium Initiative and methods and mechanisms to achieve its goals, through cooperation and coordination with the Member States’ National Commissions for Education, Science and Culture, and continuous follow-up to the implementation of programs and activities.