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    President of Mauritius Receives ICESCO Director-General

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    His Excellency Mr. Dharam Gokhool, President of the Republic of Mauritius, received Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), at the Presidential Palace (The State House) in the capital, Port Louis, on Monday, January 20, 2025. The two parties discussed prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and Mauritius in areas of common interest.

    At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik conveyed his congratulations to President Gokhool for the trust placed in him by the National Assembly of Mauritius (the Parliament), reflected in his unanimous election as President of the Republic on December 6, 2024, and wished him success in serving his country.

    Dr. AlMalik also commended the Mauritian competent authorities’ keenness to promote the country’s linguistic and cultural plurality and their cooperation to ensure the success of the pioneering “Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers Curriculum Support Project,” officially launched on January 18, 2025, funded by the Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation and organized in cooperation with the Blue Crescent Society in Mauritius.

    Likewise, the Director-General highlighted the key aspects of ICESCO’s vision and strategic orientations, which emphasize openness and cooperation with all parties in the fields of education, science, and culture, in service of humanity. He added that this openness is demonstrated by providing non-Member States the opportunity to join ICESCO as Observers, launching leading initiatives to build young people’s capacities, promoting innovation, and fostering the values of coexistence, peace, and civilizational dialogue.

    For his part, President Gokhool commended ICESCO’s roles and the implementation of the “Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers Curriculum Support Project” in Mauritius, reaffirming his commitment to promoting cooperation with ICESCO.

    The two parties agreed to sustain coordination to establish cooperation mechanisms and plan for the upcoming period.

    At the close of the meeting, the Director-General presented the President of the Republic of Mauritius with the Organization’s Shield.

    The meeting was attended by Dr. Sheikh Ghulam Mohammad, Secretary-General of the Blue Crescent Society of Mauritius, and Mr. Mukhtar Ahmed from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.

    ICESCO Director-General receives Lebanese Minister of Culture

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received the Honorable Judge Mohammad Wissam El-Mortada, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lebanon.

    The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, at the headquarters of the Organization in Rabat, focused on the latest developments in cooperation between ICESCO and Lebanon in the fields of preservation and promotion of culture and heritage, and explored ways to strengthen it.

    Dr. AlMalik opened the meeting by reviewing the activities implemented by the Organization in its various fields of action, highlighting the successes achieved thanks its strategy of openness, which reflects a deep conviction of the richness of cultural and social diversity in the countries of the Islamic world.

    For his part, the Lebanese Minister expressed his country’s pride in the strong relations with ICESCO. He praised the visionary role of the Organization, which reflects a deep understanding of contemporary international issues and their cultural and civilizational dimensions. In his view, this approach paves the way for enhanced and effective cooperation between the two parties, especially in a context of cultural and social change in Lebanon, which further steps up coordination with ICESCO.

    The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing to adopt an innovative plan to strengthen their shared commitment to a deeper cultural partnership.

    ICESCO and UNESCO Discuss Cultural Indicators and Support for Creative Industries

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and develop joint working mechanisms, especially in supporting cultural indicators and launching programs to strengthen the capacities of local communities in the field of culture.

    During the meeting, held on Wednesday (January 15, 2025), at ICESCO headquarters, in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik commended the educational, scientific and cultural efforts of UNESCO as a major international organization, and lauded its continuous support for outstanding initiatives and partnerships in its areas of competence. He also highlighted the main lines of ICESCO’s vision and strategic orientations, as well as its programs and projects, which are in line with the relevant international efforts, especially in the fields of heritage preservation and promotion, stressing the importance of fostering joint efforts at all levels, and launching joint projects to build the capacities of experts and specialists in academic and cultural fields and space science, and develop capacity-building programs for local communities.

    Moreover, Dr. AlMalik stressed the pivotal role of ICESCO’s Islamic World Heritage Center in protecting cultural elements through their inscription on the Organization’s Islamic World Heritage List, highlighting the Center’s workshops organized to build the capacities of workers in the field of heritage preservation and promotion.

    For his part, UNESCO Assistant Director General for Culture commended ICESCO’s remarkable achievements over the past years in its areas of competence, calling for complementarity between the two organizations in the field of culture to support Member States’ efforts to achieve their cultural goals. He also expressed his aspiration to establish a joint research chair between ICESCO and UNESCO, and jointly identify cultural indicators likely to help grasp and enhance Member States’ cultural development.

    The meeting also discussed joint action mechanisms to launch programs in the field of creative and cultural industries, and support efforts geared towards removing heritage sites from the List of Heritage in Danger.

    The meeting saw the presence of Mr. Eric Falt, Regional Director of UNESCO Office for the Maghreb in Rabat, and Mr. Karim Hendili, Head of Culture Program at UNESCO Maghreb Office, as well as Dr. Mohamed Zine El Abidine, Head of ICESCO’s Culture and Communication Sector, Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of ICESCO’s Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Director of ICESCO Director-General’s Office.

    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 Director-General Meets with Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Ministers of Education of Malaysia and Tunisia

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held three separate meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, the Minister of Education of Malaysia, and the Minister of Education of Tunisia. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the 3rd ICESCO Education Ministers Conference, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman on October 2-3, 2024, under the theme: “Beyond Transforming Education Summit: From Commitments to Actions.”

    During these meetings, held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Muscat, Oman, Dr. AlMalik reiterated ICESCO’s commitment to supporting its Member States in modernizing their educational systems. He emphasized that the Education Ministers Conference would address several key issues aimed at strengthening the commitment to transforming education across ICESCO Member States, establishing effective mechanisms for sharing best practices, accelerating their implementation, and promoting greater cooperation among Member States in this field.

    The first meeting was with Mr. Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed ICESCO’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in the areas of education, science, culture, and youth capacity-building through the implementation of joint initiatives, programs, and activities. In turn, Mr. Baisalov underscored the importance of deepening cooperation with ICESCO and the Islamic world, particularly in light of the Organization’s modernization efforts. He noted that he oversees sectors closely aligned with ICESCO’s areas of focus, such as education, healthcare, culture, labor, social affairs, and youth development.

    The second meeting was with Ms. Fadhlina Sidek, Malaysia’s Minister of Education, where both parties stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation between ICESCO and Malaysia in advancing education through various programs and projects, both in Malaysia and across other ICESCO Member States. Special attention was given to girls’ education and the promotion of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers.

    In the third meeting, Dr. AlMalik warmly congratulated Tunisia’s Minister of Education, Dr. Noureddine Nouri, on his new role, wishing him success in the journey ahead. He also expressed his appreciation for Dr. Nouri’s commitment to attending the Education Ministers Conference. The meeting reinforced the strong cooperation between ICESCO and Tunisia in the field of education, with both sides agreeing to strengthen their collaboration through joint programs, projects, and initiatives.

    Agreement to develop partnership between ICESCO and Gabon in education, science, and culture

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Organization for Education, Science, and Culture (ICESCO), received Dr. Hervé Ndoum Essingone, Gabonese Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Technological Innovation, President of the Gabonese National Commission for Education, Science, and Culture, to discuss the recent advancements in the partnership between ICESCO and Gabon in areas of mutual interest.

    At the outset of the meeting, held on 27 February 2024, Dr. AlMalik warmly welcomed Dr. Essingone to ICESCO headquarters. In attendance were Mr. Sylver Aboubacar Minko Mi Nseme, Ambassador of the Gabonese Republic to Morocco, and the accompanying delegation of the Minister. Dr. AlMalik expressed gratitude for the gracious reception he received during his recent visit to the capital, Libreville. He highlighted the successful meeting he had with General Brice Oligui Nguema, Transitional President of Gabon, which marked a promising start to the cooperation between ICESCO and Gabon in the fields of education, science, and culture.

    The Gabonese Minister expressed his appreciation to ICESCO and its Director-General for their keenness to cooperate with his country, stating that his visit to the Organization was in line with the instructions of the President of Gabon to reaffirm the commitment to a fruitful partnership with ICESCO, as previously agreed.

    The meeting explored various proposals to enhance the partnership between ICESCO and Gabon, including organizing a meeting for the First Ladies in Libreville, hosting ICESCO’s forthcoming Executive Council meeting in Gabon, and collaborating to prepare for the Summit of the Future scheduled at the United Nations headquarters in New York in September. Additionally, the discussions tackled supporting Gabon’s strategy to promote culture, enhance cultural establishments nationwide, and contribute to the modernization of educational institutions.

    At the end of the meeting, both parties agreed to form a joint working team to continue coordinating, developing executive plans, and monitoring the programs and projects of cooperation between ICESCO and Gabon.

    Afterwards, an expanded meeting took place involving the Gabonese Minister, his accompanying delegation, and the heads of sectors, centers, and departments at ICESCO. During this meeting, they reviewed the Organization’s ongoing initiatives and programs, as well as ICESCO’s strategic plan for 2024 and 2025. Additionally, they discussed and identified Gabon’s priorities and needs in the areas of education, science, and culture.

    Subsequently, Dr. AlMalik accompanied the Gabonese Minister to visit the halls of the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, currently housed at the headquarters of ICESCO in partnership with the Muslim World League (MWL) and the Mohammedia League of Scholars.

    ICESCO launches program to promote Arabic in bilingual education system in Union of Comoros

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, launched the first phase of the Program, “Promoting the Arabic Language in the Bilingual Education System of the Union of Comoros”.

    The program, which was launched at a major ceremony held in Moroni, on Monday, February 26, 2024, features a variety of activities, including a meeting of educational experts and officials, on “Promoting the Arabic Language in the Bilingual Education System of the Union of Comoros”, technical and consultative meetings on revamping the headquarters of ICESCO’s Delegation in Moroni, and educational workshops and meetings in the field of teaching Arabic in Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, over the period 1-5 March 2024.

    At the Program’s launch ceremony, at Imam Chafiou Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Studies in Moroni, Mr. Adel Bouraoui, Advisor to the Director-General in Charge of ICESCO’s External Bodies in the Field of Arabic, conveyed ICESCO’s full support for promoting Arabic in bilingual education systems (Arabic-French), noting that the Program comes in application of the outcomes of ICESCO Director-General’s visit to Moroni last July.

    For his part, Mr. Suleiman Saleh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of National Education, Scientific Research, Training and Professional Integration in the Union of Comoros, commended ICESCO’s initiative to support Arabic in the Comorian education system, calling for capitalizing on the Program’s launch activities, particularly the meeting of educational experts and officials, to build national capacities in the field of training Arabic teachers and developing specialized national school curricula.

    ICESCO and Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication Hold a Training on Psychosocial First Aid

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    The training session organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication kicked off on Monday, 26 February 2024, with the rallying call, “Inclusive Wellbeing in Practice.” The training aims to build the capacities of youth centers’ directors and facilitators in Marrakech–Safi region and to train them on psychosocial first aid and skills to deal with vulnerable groups and crisis scenarios.

    At the outset of the three-day training, held in El Koudia Youth Center in Marrakech, Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Human and Social Sciences Sector, praised the fruitful partnership between ICESCO and the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, stressing the importance of prioritizing psychological and mental health, especially in the post-Covid era and amid the climate change concerns, natural disasters and continuous tensions.

    For her part, Ms. Kenza Abourmane, Head of Youth Department at the Ministry, stated that this training is part of the efforts and orientations of the Ministry aiming to advance the status of social and cultural facilitators and ensure their training and continued professional development.

    Moreover, Aziz Moatassim, Regional Director of the Youth Sector in Marrakech-Safi, confirmed that the youth centers in the region remain ever-engaged in the dynamism of building capacities and supporting professionals in the field.

    Following these opening remarks, the morning sessions tackled the psychological and mental impact of crises and disasters and first aid intervention. In contrast, the afternoon sessions focused on the principles and rules of providing assistance responsibly while observing peace, human rights and dignity.

    Review of avenues for the successful celebration of Marrakech Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the year 2024

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General
    of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Mrs. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Mayor of Marrakech, Minister of National Territory and Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy of the Kingdom of Morocco. The two parties reviewed ways of ensuring the success of the celebration of Marrakech as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the year 2024, under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him.

    During the meeting, held this Friday, February 23, 2024, at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Territory and Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik underlined ICESCO’s commitment to implementing a rich and distinctive program highlighting the artistic and cultural elements that distinguish the Red City. This program aims not only to strengthen the city’s cultural capital, but also to contribute to the promotion of its historic status as a global cultural destination, promoting the values of coexistence and dialogue.

    The Director General of ICESCO noted that the Organization is working to implement numerous activities and programs, including cultural and artistic competitions, training workshops and symposia on the heritage of Marrakech, as well as international conferences on the values of coexistence, peace and civilizational dialogue.
    For her part, Ms. El Mansouri welcomed the celebration of Marrakech as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World, and reaffirmed her full commitment to cooperating in the implementation of the year-long celebration program, in line with the city’s historical and cultural status.

    At the end of the meeting, it was agreed to maintain coordination between ICESCO and Marrakech City Council to ensure the success of this major cultural event.

    International Conference Issues Key Recommendations on Media Education

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    Following two days of working sessions and rich scientific discussions on the concepts, values and latest developments in media and information education, the International Conference, “Media Education: Horizons and Aspirations”, concluded its proceedings with a series of practical and applicable recommendations. These include the importance of consolidating the values of global citizenship to help build a more just and peaceful world through the development of media education, calling for the development of a series of guidelines to strengthen the presence of this type of education, raising young people’s awareness of digital ethics in the production and circulation of content, and establishing a professional, legislative and ethical code of honor for the use of artificial intelligence in the media field.

    ICESCO and the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia organized this two-day conference at ICESCO headquarters, in cooperation with the League of Arab States represented by the Information and Communication Department of the Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information, and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication in the Kingdom of Morocco. The conference produced a series of recommendations, including calling on educational authorities to integrate media education into curricula in order to raise a generation capable of understanding the media field; training curriculum developers, teachers and media professionals; capitalizing on artificial intelligence to produce responsible media content; and supporting research and studies in the field of media education.

    The recommendations of the international conference, attended by eminent international figures and specialized researchers from 16 countries, stressed the importance of coordination and cooperation between the media and educational and security institutions, consolidating the role of the media in promoting human values, urging media institutions to contribute to media education programs, and creating interactive digital spaces that bring young people together.

    The second day of the conference opened with a session on, “Prerequisites for integrating media education in the education system”, followed by a session on, “The foundations for the conscious management of media, social networks and information sources”, and a session on “Artificial intelligence and the future of media education”. During these sessions, scientific papers were presented and rich discussions took place in which participants exchanged ideas and proposals on media education.

    At the closing session, Dr. Ahmed AlBanyan, Head of the Section of Education for All at ICESCO’s Education Sector, read out the conference’s recommendations. Dr. Koumbou Barry, Head of the Sector, along with Dr. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Alharfash, Vice President for External Relations at Naif Arab University, gave closing remarks commending participants’ valuable input and the quality of the Conference’s recommendations.