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    At World Space Symposium: ICESCO Calls for Investment in Technology and Human Capital Development

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), called for investing in modern knowledge and technologies and for developing and training human capital to build advanced societies capable of meeting challenges. He also pointed out that ICESCO’s vision adopts openness to all international organizations, bodies and institutions specialized in space sciences to cooperate in solving future challenges and contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

    This was part of Dr. AlMalik’s speech at the Symposium, which was delivered on his behalf by Dr. Muhammad Sharif, advisor to ICESCO’s Science and Technology Sector, at the end of the 37th Space Symposium, held by the American Space Foundation between 4 and 7 April 2022, in Colorado, USA, with the participation of astronauts, high-level officials from space agencies from all over the world, as well as from the private sector operating in this field.

    In his speech, Dr. AlMalik said that ICESCO is working to raise awareness of the importance of space science and technology and to build the youth’s capacities in the Islamic world, in cooperation with several academic, industrial and ministerial bodies in the Member States, to contribute to their training for the jobs of the tomorrow and to promote equal opportunities within societies.

    At the end of his speech, Dr. AlMalik stressed that the ongoing technological boom requires the federation of efforts to invest and innovate in digitization and space sciences to benefit from their applications and the opportunities they offer across borders, cultures and traditions.

    ICESCO’s participation in this session of the Symposium is part of its new vision and action strategy, which adopts cooperation with its Member States in promoting space sciences and investing in their applications, the aim being to anticipate future challenges, keep up with global scientific developments, promote peace and achieve sustainable development.

    ICESCO Explore Prospects for Cooperation in Space Sciences and Youth Training with International Space Institutions

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    The delegation of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), participating in the World Space Forum in the State of Colorado, United States of America, held three separate meetings with officials from the Canadian Space Agency, the American Rocket Lab, and the European Space Agency, to explore prospects for cooperation in space science and its applications, and provide training opportunities in this vital field for young people in the Islamic world.

    In the first meeting, ICESCO delegation, composed of Dr. Raheel Qamar, Head of Science and Technology Sector, Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Advisor at the Sector, and Dr. Abdul Rehman, met Ms. Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency. The two parties discussed a number of initiatives that can be jointly implemented in the field of training youth in the Islamic world, organizing student visits and developing programs in the field of space sciences.


    During the meeting of ICESCO delegation with Mr. Lars Hoffmann, Vice-President of the American Rocket Lab, Global Launch Services, the two parties discussed ways to contribute to the development of artificial intelligence applications and entrepreneurship in ICESCO Member States through implementing programs and holding training sessions, workshops and seminars to promote scientific research, and help students acquire the necessary knowledge in order to find solutions to current challenges.


    In the 3rd meeting, ICESCO delegation met Dr. Kai Uwe Schrogel, President of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Advisor at the European Space Agency for Political Affairs.

    The meeting discussed the cooperation mechanisms in capitalizing on space sciences to contribute to achieving sustainable development goals in ICESCO Member States. Moreover, the Organization has been invited to participate in IISL’s Program for the Next Generation of Space Lawyers, which includes between 60 and 70 global teams presenting their research works before a group of international experts and specialists.

    On World Health Day: ICESCO Calls for More Investments in Primary Healthcare

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    Each year on April 7, the world commemorates World Health Day to draw attention to various health issues affecting people all over the world. To that end, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) joins the international community in celebrating this year’s theme “Our Planet, Our Health,” with a commitment to developing programs that focus on health equity involving modern technologies.
    Indeed, ICESCO believes that the Covid-19 pandemic and the effects on the economy and social life have shown us that “no one is SAFE until everyone is SAFE.” In that regard, ICESCO is initiating programs for building health consortia, scientific networks, and groups of community outreach to assess the situations in various health sectors in all member countries.

    Therefore, ICESCO calls for:
    • More investments in primary healthcare and its training & entrepreneurship
    • Joining efforts to protect and treat the whole global population with equity
    • Building a strong health workforce to ensure services are available wherever and whenever needed
    • The development and involvement of modern technologies and methods for better care for all

    ICESCO also considers that the health of our communities is closely linked to climate change. Extreme heat due to rising temperatures and the associated likelihood of wildfires and floods can cause many health problems. These include the spread of infectious diseases, lack of safe water and food shortage, and mental health concerns. ICESCO is leading many programs on safe water, sanitation and climate management for the populations of its member states.

    ICESCO also emphasizes the use of modern technologies and tools for the benefit of its member states in all areas of health concerns. To that end, ICESCO is supporting different programs to ensure the use of modern technologies in the fields of education and training and raising awareness.

    Nomination Open for 3rd ICESCO-Hamdan Prize for Voluntary Development of Education Facilities

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance announce the opening of nomination for the 3rd ICESCO-Hamdan Prize for Voluntary Development of Education Facilities in the Islamic World.

    First launched in 2017, with the support of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may his soul rest in peace, in cooperation with ICESCO, the Award aims at encouraging and honoring the holders of voluntary initiatives and charitable works in the education sector to develop educational infrastructure in the Islamic world.
    The Prize is awarded every two years to three winners from among individuals or institutions that have contributed to the development of educational infrastructure in the Islamic world. The Award’s prize money is US$300,000; each winner receives the Award shield and US$100,000 for the development of charitable work, particularly the support of educational infrastructure.

    The current edition will be organized in 2022 while the results and the award ceremony are scheduled for 2023. In this regard, nominations are open for voluntary bodies, charitable institutions and donors that provide charitable services in the field of developing educational infrastructure development no later than June 30, 2022, as follows:

    1 – Self-nomination: the nominee must fill in the “Application Form” at the link: https://ha.ae/register-icesco
    2 – Recommendation: the recommending party proposes nominees by filling in the application form at the link: https://ha.ae/register-icesco

    ICESCO Participates in 15th Meeting of Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers of Francophone Countries

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    The Education Sector at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the 15th Meeting of the Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports of Francophone Countries (CONFEJES) to discuss issues related to youth and the roles of sport in gender equality, citizenship, peace and tolerance, digitalization, e-sports, education and entrepreneurship.

    During this meeting, held on Friday, April 1, 2022, via videoconference, Dr. Barry Kombo, Head of the Education Sector at ICESCO, reviewed the Organization’s efforts, projects and activities to strengthen the capacities of youth and promote sports, such as the Leadership Training in Peace and Security Program, and the promotion of sports and physical education in African countries’ school curricula and e-sports for professional development.

    She also indicated that ICESCO is keen to cooperate with and support the efforts of CONFEJES in the fields of education, science, culture and social sciences.

    Dr. Ahmed Al-Zanfali, Programs Manager at the Education Sector, and Dr. Kim Sangbong, Expert at the Sector, also participated in the meeting.

    Major celebration to pay tribute to young interns at ICESCO

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) paid tribute to the young people who spend a period of professional training as interns in one of ICESCO’s sectors, departments and centers. On this occasion, ICESCO organized a major celebration which saw the participation of a number of key figures in the Islamic world, who shared their successful experiences and gave valuable pieces of advice to the young people to help them stand out and succeed on their professional life.

    The ceremony was held today, Friday, April 1st 2022, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, in recognition of the efforts and achievements of the young men and women who spent internship periods at ICESCO. The ceremony was also an opportunity to highlight ICESCO’s Young Professionals Program which was launched on March 23rd, 2022.

    In his address, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, stated that interns exerted remarkable efforts in service of ICESCO and worked with dedication and integrity to contribute to the preparation of its activities and programs across the Organization’s sectors, departments and centers.

    Dr. AlMalik added that both nations and institutions prosper with the visions of their youth, given their renewal spirit and different perspectives likely to impact the world. “We are living in a rapidly changing world as a result of significant technological revolution, led by young people”, the Director-General stated.

    Likewise, the Director-General gave the young interns several pieces of advice, notably respecting the values of integrity, dedication, honesty, good manners and perfection. He also stressed the importance of having clear goals to strive to achieve, the ability to understand and accept other views and the need to be kind to parents.

    Taking the floor next was Mr Nasreddine Nsibi, Tunisian Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, who stated that ICESCO’s Young Professionals Program aims to lay down a practical strategy to build the future. For her part, Dr. Afnan Al Shuaiby, Executive Director of the Women Development Organization, talked about her experience as a young intern and the skills she learned in her early professional training days.

    ICESCO officials also gave addresses at the ceremony, including Dr. Nidal Muhammad Abuzuhri, Head of ICESCO Administrative Affairs, who noted that professional training is one of ICESCO’s main priorities as part of the Organization’s new vision. As for Mr. Mohamed Hedi Shili, Head of ICESCO Legal Affairs, he gave a detailed presentation on ICESCO’s Young Professionals Program and highlighted its goals.

    Afterwards, a video was screened where interns talk about their internships at ICESCO. Another video was screened about ICESCO’s journey to obtain the ISO certification (9001:2015) for quality management system whose files were prepared with the participation of interns.

    The ceremony featured remarks by Mr. Samir Benmakhlouf, Former CEO of Microsoft Morocco, Ms. Instantly Benalluch, Moroccan social media influences, Mr. Mohammed Amine Zariat, Social Entrepreneur, and Mr. Amine Belghazi, Interpersonal Communication and Soft Skills Coach. The speakers talked about their personal experiences and gave advice to the young interns.

    ICESCO Participates in Communication Meeting in Rabat on Management and Valorization of Cultural Heritage

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in a communication meeting, held by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (ESEC), in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication to present the Council’s outcomes on the theme “For a New Vision to Manage and Valorize Cultural Heritage.”

    Dr. Abdelilah Benarfa, Deputy Director-General, and Mr. Najib Riati, Cultural Advisor to the Director-General, General Coordinator of the Culture Capitals Program in the Islamic World, represented ICESCO in the meeting, which was held on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Chella archaeological site in Rabat.

    The theme of the meeting goes hand in hand with ICESCO’s core interests not only with regard to safeguarding and rehabilitating cultural heritage, as part of social and economic development in the Member States, but also developing mechanisms for its management, as well as taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the celebration of Culture Capitals in the Islamic world, notably the celebration of Rabat as 2022 Culture Capital in the Islamic world, under the high patronage of His Majesty, King Mohammed VI, may Allah protect him.

    ICESCO and Nigerian Center for Arabic Research Explore Cooperation Prospects

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    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Dr. Khidr Abdul Baqi Muhammad, Director of the Nigerian Center for Arabic Research, and together they explored prospects for cooperation between the Organization and the Centre.


    During the meeting, held on Friday, April 1st, 2022, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Dr. Benarafa noted that, in light of its new vision and action strategy, ICESCO is keen to cooperate with the leading institutions in the areas of education, science and culture, and to support distinguished initiatives in the Member States in concert with the Organization’s National Commissions.

    He also expressed ICESCO’s keenness to cooperate with the Nigerian Center for Arabic Research to develop the Organization’s support for Arab-Islamic culture in Nigeria and sub-Saharan African countries and to enhance its contribution to the development of academic research in the Arabic language and culture and their history in West and Central Africa.


    For his part, Dr. Khidr Abdul Baqi Muhammad hailed ICESCO’s efforts and pioneering initiatives in the field of Islamic culture and identity preservation, as well as its contribution to the modernization of educational, scientific and cultural systems in African countries and the other Member States.

    ICESCO Launches 3rd Season of its Video Series “Intellectual Sparks” and “Ramadan Whiffs”

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    On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) launches the third edition of the video series “Intellectual Sparks” and “Ramadan Whiffs” that first started two years ago within the framework of the Initiative “Distance Culture,” which is part of “ICESCO Digital Home.”

    In these videos, which ICESCO will share on its website and various pages on social media, prominent intellectual, cultural and religious figures from the Islamic world and beyond express their views on major contemporary intellectual and religious issues.

    This initiative aims to convey specific and targeted messages highlighting the essential role of women and men in leading social reform and consolidating the religious values based on peace, tolerance and coexistence.

    The Organization also seeks to explore the key issues and new ideas likely to enrich cultural life, contribute to the renewal of thought, culture, literature and science, promote the values of peace and civilizational dialogue and disseminate knowledge. It also aims to facilitate communication between distinguished religious, cultural and intellectual figures and the public to promote spiritual and intellectual exchange.

    In Observance of International Poetry Day: ICESCO Celebrates Perspectives of Women’s Poetry, and Launches Women Poets Forum

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a major international celebration, both at its headquarters and via videoconference, on Thursday (March 31, 2022), under the theme “Perspectives of Women’s Poetry.”| The event brought together creative women poets, some of whom have won the ICESCO Women’s Poetry Prize “Poem of the Year of Women 2021.” ICESCO also released the first edition of its collection (diwan) “Women’s Poetry Shining in Darkness (Hina Asrajna adayajira shi’ran)” and the launch of the ICESCO Women Poets Forum.

    ICESCO held this event to celebrate International Poetry Day and mark the close of ICESCO Year for Women 2021, which was honored by the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The celebration saw the participation of high-level officials, diplomats and creative poets from the Islamic world.

    At the outset of the ceremony, the participants listened to a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran followed by the presentation by Ambassador Khaled Fathalrahman, Director of ICESCO Center for Civilizational Dialogue, wherein he welcomed the participants, noting that this celebration gathers a host of distinguished women poets to celebrate their achievements.

    In his address, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, noted that the poem has always been a witness to history and peoples’ dreams, adding that the rhyme listens to our passion and the celebration the World Poetry Day is a universal celebration of the human civilization, which is based on tolerance, coexistence and peace. “This celebration shows our pride in poetry because we are a nation of poetry par excellence” he underscored.

    He reaffirmed that this celebration, marking the close of ICESCO Year for Women 2021 and the start of the Celebration of Rabat, Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022, is part of our effort for a brighter future and a sign that poetry will always remain a source of hope, optimism and brilliance.

    At the close of his address, ICESCO Director-General announced the launch of the ICESCO Women Poets Forum as a new space for creativity. The participants then watched a video featuring Dr. AlMalik’s poem “Im’a Fi Yawm Achi’r (Gesture in the Day of Poetry)”, read out by Majdouline Bencherif, as well as another video of Ambassador Fathalrahman’s poem “Sawtuha Wa Zaman (Women’s Poetry Throughout History).”

    During the opening session, the Lebanese poet, Nada El Hage, read some of the poems from her collection ‘Aber Adahcha’, commending ICESCO’s Celebration and highlighting her love for the Kingdom of Morocco and the spiritual connection she has with this country.

    After that, ICESCO Director-General awarded ICESCO Prize for Women’s Poetry along with certificates of appreciation to the three winners, namely Hajar Muhammad Omar from the Republic of Egypt, Sherihan Al-Tayeb Kalbash Daleel from the Republic of The Sudan, and Laila Naji Ali Al-Omari from the Republic of Yemen. ICESCO also revealed the first release of its collection “Women’s Poetry Shining in Darkness (Hina Asrajna adayajira shi’ran),” which includes the distinguished poems that participated in the competition.

    During the first session, the first and second winners, Hajar Omar and Sherihan Al-Tayeb Kalbash Daleel recited their respective winning poems “Hya Saydatu al-Ard (Lady of Earth)” and “Mir’at Lavinus.”

    Afterward, ICESCO honored the Moroccan poet Fatima Bouhraka, who expressed her happiness and dedicated her second book, which is part of her series, entitled “Encyclopedia of Contemporary Arab Women’s Poetry between 1950 and 2020” to ICESCO.

    In the following sessions, the participants enjoyed listening to the distinguished poems of the ICESCO Women’s Poetry Competition, in rhythm with the music.