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    ICESCO Director-General Visits Bayt Dakira and Zawya Kadirya Museum in Essaouira

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), visited Bayt Dakira Museum, in Essaouira, Kingdom of Morocco, which preserves and publicizes the history of Moroccan Jewish heritage. He was received by André Azoulay, Advisor to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

    Dr. Al-Malik and Mr. Azoulay discussed the prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and Bayt Dakira, within the framework of the Organization’s new vision, which attaches special attention to civilizational dialogue and seeks to consolidate the principles of coexistence and peace through its various programmes and activities.

    ICESCO DG made this visit after his participation in the opening session of the cultural forum, organized in observance of the International Day of Argania, in response to an honorary invitation from Essaouira Women Foundation for Economic Development in the Kingdom of Morocco. The forum is organized from 13 to 15 May 2022, with the participation of a number of high-level officials and specialists in the areas of environmental conservation and cooperatives.

    During his visit to Bayt Dakira, ICESCO DG was briefed on the museum’s rich collection that highlights the rich cultural and civilizational diversity of Morocco, and showcases the lang-standing coexistence and tolerance among the followers of monotheistic religions. He also listened to a detailed pesentation on the documents belonging to Moroccan Jewish families, ‘Attia’ synagogue in the museum, as well as old photos and films, music recordings and traditional clothes.

    Afterwards, Dr. AlMalik visited Zawya Kadirya in Essaouira, which plays a key role in fostering the principles of coexistence, memorization of the Holy Qur’an, and supporting religious chanting bands through its various events and activities. He also listened to the choral of Zawya’s children signing band, in the presence of the wives of a number of ambassadors of Muslim countries accredited to the Kingdom of Morocco.

    ICESCO and Essaouira Province Explore Cooperation Prospects in Heritage Preservation

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Mr. Adil El-Malki, Governor of Essaouira Province in the Kingdom of Morocco, and together they explored prospects of cooperation between ICESCO and Essaouira in the field of tangible and intangible heritage preservation.

    During the meeting, held on Saturday May 14, 2022, at the headquarters of the Governorate of Essaouira, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed that ICESCO’s vision accords great attention to safeguarding and inscribing tangible and intangible heritage in the Islamic world, and rendering it a pillar of sustainable development, noting Essaouira’s long-standing heritage that stands witness to the city’s glorious past.

    For his part, the Governor commended ICESCO’s key roles on its areas of competence, and stated that Essaouira has always been a model of coexistence and tolerance, adding that the Governorate accords great attention to safeguarding the city’s heritage and is keen on promoting cooperation with ICESCO in this field.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties reaffirmed their keenness to build a special partnership, contribute to the promotion of Essaouira’s heritage and preserve its civilizational and cultural diversity, as part of ICESCO’s efforts to anchor coexistence in the Islamic world and preserve the historical and cultural memory.

    The meeting was held on the sidelines of ICESCO DG’s participation in the Cultural Forum held in celebration of the International Day of Argania, upon the invitation of the Foundation of Essaouira’s Women for Economic Development in the Kingdom of Morocco. The Forum is held on 13-15 May 2022, with the participation of a number of high-ranking officials, conservation and environment specialists and cooperatives.

    ICESCO Women Poets Forum Holds Three Meetings to Celebrate Creative Women

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    ICESCO Women Poets Forum, chaired by the Sudanese poet Rawda Al-Haj, held three meetings, as part of its creative activities and periodic meetings, to celebrate and introduce the creative women poets and their poetic experiences, which include poetry readings and interventions by members of the forum, critical appraisals and video screenings for the participants in these sessions.

    The first session, moderated by Dr. Karima Bichiwa from Libya, reviewed the experiences of two poets, Eman Al-Saeedi from Yemen and Eman Saad from Egypt. The second session, moderated by the poet Nidaa Younes from Palestine, touched upon the experiences of poets Eman Zeyad from Palestine, Eman Al-Kashef from Egypt and Eman Bahnassy from Syria. The third session, moderated by Dr. Khadija Al-Saidi from Morocco, dealt with the experiences of poets Eman Al-Razzouk from Syria, Eman Muhammad Al-Hassan from Sudan and Ayan Al-Abdullah from Saudi Arabia.

    Moreover, the poet Salwa Rabhi from Tunisia represented the ICESCO Forum of Women Poets in the third session of the two-day Forum “Ashi’ru Ya’lu” (Poetry Rises), which started on May 12, 2022, at Ibn Khaldoun House of Culture, in Tunis, where she delivered a speech and a poem from her collection “Dama’ir attufan.”

    This event was organized at the initiative of the poet Besma Marouani, president of Phoenix Forum for Creators. Sign language was also provided for people with special needs.

    Cultural Forum Celebrating International Day of Argania Kicks Off in Essaouira

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    The Cultural Forum held in celebration of the International Day of Argania kicked off on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Essaouira. The event is organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in cooperation with the Foundation of Essaouira’s Women for Economic Development in the Kingdom of Morocco.

    The three-day Forum, which took place at the social hall of the Essaouira-Mogador Association, saw the attendance of Mr. André Azoulay, Advisor to His Majesty King Mohammed VI; Ms. Aawatif Hayar, Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family; Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), in addition to several high-ranking officials, conservation and environment specialists and cooperatives.

    The Forum opened with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the remarks of Ms. Raja Bourhim, President of the Foundation, who thanked the participants for attending the event, noting that the Foundation provides training and support to cooperatives to enhance the value of the Argan tree.

    Ms. Aawatif Hayar’s then delivered an address in which she reviewed the achievements of the Kingdom of Morocco in promoting women’s rights and contributing to sustainable development. She also underscored the urgent need to preserve and promote the argan tree as a valuable economic asset, commending women’s efforts in this respect.

    For his part, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik commended the generosity and hospitality of the people of Essaouira and the city’s abundant civilizational and cultural diversity.

    The Director-General noted that the argan tree has become an emblem of Essaouira, a city that works tirelessly to produce food and medicine from this valuable tree. “The celebration of the International Day of Argania is a celebration of Essaouira’s civilizational richness and an opportunity to reflect on the importance that ICESCO attaches to civilizational dialogue” added ICESCO DG.

    At the close of his address, Dr. AlMalik announced that ICESCO will conduct a foresight study on the future of the city of Essaouira according to the new development model and will build fruitful cooperation with the Foundation of Essaouira’s Women for Economic Development to serve the local community.


    Various directors of national agencies and experts delivered their addresses and emphasized the importance of promoting the value of the argan tree.

    Participants then visited the exhibition of traditional women’s clothing in the Islamic world, which is held on the sidelines of the Forum.

    ICESCO mourns passing of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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    The Islamic World, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) mourns the passing of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State of the United Arab Emirates, who died on, Friday, May 13, 2022.
    On this sad occasion, ICESCO recalls the major role the late President played in supporting joint action at both the regional and international levels and promoting culture, letters and scientific advances. The Organization also highlights Sheikh Khalifa’s special interest in humanitarian work, his keenness to achieve sustainable human development, and his sustained support for ICESCO and its civilizational mission.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, conveyed his and on ICESCO staff members’ behalf, sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the ruling family, the people of the States of the United Arab Emirates, the Arab and Muslim Ummahs, and the world at large, beseeching Allah Almighty to rest the late president’s soul in peace and make Paradise his abode.

    ICESCO and Kofi Annan Foundation Explore Cooperation Prospects

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    The Social and Human Sciences Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with the Kofi Annan Foundation to explore prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and the Foundation in the fields of peacebuilding and entrepreneurship for the benefit of youth.

    The meeting, which was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, via videoconference, brought together Ms. Ramata Almami Mbaye, Head of ICESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector, Mr. Alioun Ndiaye, Program Manager at the Sector, Dr. Hassan El-Hajjami, in charge of research and analysis at the sector and Ms. Rime Jarari, Head of the Department of Organizations and Bodies within ICESCO’s Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, Ms. Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, and Ms. Maud Roure, Deputy Director for Programmes at the Foundation.

    During the meeting, Ms. Almami Mbaye commended the distinguished participation of Mr. Elhadj As Sy, Chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation, during the joint closing ceremony of ICESCO’s Leadership Training Program for Peace and Security (LITPS) in 2021, and discussed future programs to be implemented jointly by ICESCO and the Foundation in the fields of youth leadership and peace-building.

    For her part, Ms. Momal-Vaninan expressed the Foundation’s eagerness to build a fruitful partnership with ICESCO as part of the Organization’s LTIPS program, and to promote the exchange of experiences and good practices between ICESCO’s young ambassadors for peace and the Foundation.

    ICESCO Takes Part in Workshop on Literacy Programmes, in Abidjan

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    The Education Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is participating in a regional workshop on measuring the learning outcomes of literacy programme beneficiaries, in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, on May 10-12, 2022. The workshop, which brings together representatives of various countries and international organizations, is organized by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) in cooperation with the Francophonie Institute for Education and Training (IFEF) and the UNESCO Office in Abidjan.

    This workshop is part of the field research project on “Measuring the Learning Outcomes of Literacy Programme Beneficiaries (RAMAA II)”, which aims at assessing and monitoring literacy programmes’ quality in a group of countries. The project measures the effectiveness of literacy programmes, quantifies the level of achievement of their objectives, and provides policymakers and development partners with reliable data on their returns on investment.

    During the workshop, the participants emphasized the importance of assessing the RAMAA II research project, discussed the lessons learned, presented the pilot field study and reviewed the challenges facing the programme, particularly its translation into national languages.

    Mr. Aziz El-Hajir, Programme Manager at ICESCO’s Education Sector, represents the Organization in this workshop to shed light on its experience in the field of literacy and lifelong learning.

    ICESCO Takes Part in UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP 15) in Abidjan

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is taking part in the 15th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which is hosted by the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, on 9-20 May 2022, under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Mr. Alassane Dramane Ouattara.

    The Conference saw high-caliber participation including several heads of government, ministers, and heads of international organizations in addition to the delegations of several countries. Dr. Ismaila Diallo, Expert in the Sector of Science and Technology, represented ICESCO at the Convention.

    During the Convention, held both face-to-face and via videoconference, under the theme, “Earth, life, legacy: From scarcity to prosperity,” participants highlighted the dire need to combat land deterioration through joint efforts, exchanging strategies, and mobilizing the proper financial resources for risks and challenges. They also called for consolidating complementarity between the three Rio Conventions (Combat against Desertification, Biodiversity, and Climate Change), and promoting women and youth participation through adopting a comprehensive approach based on equality.

    The COP 15 discussed the Abidjan initiative which consists of four main axes, namely fighting desertification and encouraging reforestation, developing agricultural production, developing comprehensive and sustainable value chains, and identifying future value chains. The participants declared their support for the implementation of this initiative which can be replicated in other countries.

    Egyptian Foreign Minister Visits ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, who visited ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat today, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the conclusion of his official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.

    Dr. AlMalik praised the visit of the Egyptian Foreign Minister and his accompanying delegation to ICESCO headquarters, emphasizing the long-standing relations between the Organization and the Arab Republic of Egypt. He also noted the distinguished cooperation between ICESCO and the Egyptian authorities in the Organization’s areas of competence, in concert with the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture, particularly within the framework of this year’s celebration of Cairo and Rabat as Culture Capitals in the Islamic world.

    During the meeting, ICESCO DG reviewed the key developments and modernizations the Organization has embarked upon during the past three years in an effort to open up to the world in the fields of education, science and culture, to serve its Member States and Muslim communities in non-Member States. The Organization’s forward-looking vision aims to encourage the countries of the Islamic world to invest in new technologies and localize their manufacturing, particularly space science and artificial intelligence applications. This vision also seeks to anchor the values of coexistence and peace, build youth and women’s capacity, and valorize and safeguard tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

    For his part, the Egyptian Foreign Minister commended ICESCO’s pioneering roles in its areas of competence and congratulated Dr. AlMalik for the Organization’s successful efforts to provide a true portrayal of the Islamic civilization.

    He reaffirmed Egypt’s support for ICESCO’s role and the importance it extends to cooperating with the Organization in its various areas of competence, underscoring Egypt’s appreciation for the DG’s efforts in fulfilling ICESCO’s mandate.

    Following the meeting, the Egyptian Foreign Minister wrote a message in the Organization’s guestbook, before meeting ICESCO officials who reviewed the Organization’s major programmes and activities.

    ICESCO Participates in World Muslim Communities Council Conference in Abu Dhabi

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the International Conference that the World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC) held in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Conference, which coincides with the fourth founding anniversary of TWMCC, explored the theme “Islamic Unity: Concept, Opportunities and Challenges”.

    The Conference kicked off on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), with the participation of delegations from more than 150 countries from all over the world, in an effort to lay the deep, comprehensive and complex historical foundation of Islamic unity, which has built a pioneering civilization that largely contributed to the progress of humanity.

    In his address at the opening session, delivered on his behalf by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General (DG), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO DG, highlighted the importance of the Conference theme, especially during the current context in the Islamic world, pointing out that the issue of the common human destiny is clearly reflected in times of crises and shocks, which necessitates the promotion of the values of unity, solidarity and compassion to address various challenges. This has been demonstrated by the Muslim countries and peoples on many occasions throughout their glorious history.

    ICESCO DG also commended the theme of TWMCC International Conference as an initiative to join the efforts of the Islamic Ummah towards raising awareness of the common destiny of humanity and building an international community, where the strong protects the weak, the powerful helps the powerless, and people stand in solidarity with one another without any discrimination.

    At the close of his address, ICESCO DG stressed the importance of strengthening the unity of Muslim communities, as a centuries-old nation that has unique morals and unparalleled values to act like a nation eager to lead the way for humanity.