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    Makkah Charter: “Achievements and Perspectives” Scientific Symposium at ICESCO Headquarters, Next Friday

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will host at its headquarters, in Rabat, on Friday (May 21, 2021), Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Chairman of the International Body of Muslim Scholars, to deliver the main lecture in the Scientific Symposium that ICESCO organizes in partnership with MWL, under the theme: “Makkah Charter: Achievements and Perspectives.” The symposium will start at 10:30 a.m. (Rabat time), face-to-face and on Zoom platform. The participants will first listen to the recitation of some verses from the Holy Quran. Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), will then deliver a welcome address.

    Dr. Al-Issa will deliver a lecture on the achievements and prospects of the Makkah Charter that 1200 senior Muslim Muftis and Scholars issued, on the sidelines of MWL’s International Conference on “The Values ​​of Moderation and Middle Stance,” in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, in Ramadan 1440 A.H. The Declaration is considered as a contemporary framework of reference with its 27 items that restore the role of the Islamic civilization in honoring mankind and consolidating the values ​​of coexistence for the benefit of humanity.

    The symposium will also feature a video that ICESCO produced on Makkah Charter, as well as a discussion and exchange of ideas among participants.

    The symposium will be broadcast live on the official Facebook page of ICESCO through the link below:

    https://www.facebook.com/ICESCO.En/live

    You may also register on Zoom via the link below:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81402404031?pwd=SkRadmdQb0NlRlJPRnV4ak5sekkvdz09

    Next Thursday: Opening of “Painting of Hope” at ICESCO’s Contemporary Art Gallery

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    The Headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in Rabat, will host the Fine Art Exhibition “Painting of Hope” that “ICESCO’s Contemporary Art Gallery” organizes in partnership with the Arab Group at the charitable Diplomatic Circle of Rabat, in cooperation with Karmadi’s Studio in Rabat, as part of ICESCO’s celebration of the Islamic World Heritage Month, under the theme “United for Art and Heritage.”

    The exhibition, which starts on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 05:00 p.m. (Rabat time), will feature more than 100 paintings of 28 artists from Morocco as well as other artists from many Arab countries. The proceeds from the sale of the paintings will be allocated to Ibn Sina Hospital, in Rabat, to treat children with cancer.

    “ICESCO’s Contemporary Art Gallery,” which will host a permanent plastic art exhibition, aims to promote the cultural visions that fulfill the Islamic world’s aspirations for modernization and creativity, develop creative structures, encourage creators and artists to open up to global experiences in culture and arts and support creativity and cultural industries in the Islamic world. The Gallery also demonstrates ICESCO’s interest in ensuring the right to cultural sustainability and promoting creative arts.

    Nominations Open for ICESCO “Bayan” Award for Creative Expression in Arabic 2021

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    As part of the initiatives of its Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2nd edition of ICESCO “Bayan” Award for Creative Expression in Arabic for 2021. The Award will be granted to three winners from each age category: youth (USD 2,000) teens (USD 1,500), and children (USD 1,000).

    The Bayan Award aims at promoting creativity and production in Arabic among non-Arabic speakers, highlighting the universality of Arabic, complementing both the educational and cultural dimensions, and encouraging the development of language skills through creative writing and oral expression.

    The contest consists of an oral expression that the candidate records in a creatively and artfully produced short video based on a text written in Standard Arabic (verse, prose, article, or short story). Nominations must address either of the following themes: Post-COVID learning, prevention is better than cure, cultural diversity, or technology and the future.

    Nomination criteria:

    • The candidate must be a student from a non-Arab country, whose first language is not Arabic;
    • The work must be submitted through the student’s educational institution;
    • The educational institution must nominate only one work;
    • The video must not exceed three (3) minutes in length for children, four (4) minutes for teens, and five (5) minutes for youth;
    • The video must be artfully and creatively produced;
    • The video must not have been published or nominated for another contest;
    • The application file must include the video, the written text, and the duly filled-in nomination form. The form can be downloaded via the link below: http://www.icesco.org/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/12/ICESCO-Award-BAYAN-second-edition.pdf

    Nominations must be sent before July 30th, 2021 to the following email: bayanaward2@icesco.org

    The Award Jury will examine the nomination files that have met the criteria and select winners, who will be announced on ICESCO’s website and through official letters to the competent parties. In addition to the prize money, winners will receive appreciation certificates.

    On International Museum Day: ICESCO Prepares Study on Future of Museums and Museum Professions in Post-COVID-19 Era

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    Today, May 18, 2021, and for the second year in a row, the world celebrates the International Museum Day that the International Council of Museums approved in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This crisis has affected museums across the globe, including the workforce of this huge sector, particularly due to the suspension of museum visits or the reduction of the number of museum visitors to the minimum. This situation has had a negative impact on museums, their staff, and all related sectors such as crafts and assisting professions. Thus, a new reality has been imposed upon itself to which requires readiness to tackle all the ensuing repercussions.

    Being aware of the consequences and effects of this pandemic in all walks of life, including the cultural field, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) launched its Digital Home Initiative and the Distance Culture Initiative as a contribution to providing access to the sources of knowledge and culture during and after the pandemic. The Organization has also inaugurated its Virtual Museum, which is a platform for virtual visits to heritage sites and museums in the several Member States. Besides, ICESCO held many training sessions in the fields of heritage and museum management and has started taking the necessary technical measures to launch the interactive portal for heritage in the Islamic world.

    Moreover, ICESCO has spared no effort to implement its new vision for protecting, preserving, rehabilitating, and sustaining heritage. It established the Heritage Center, which includes the Section of Museums and Movable Heritage entrusted with providing technical support to museums in the Islamic world, rehabilitating museum staff and building the national capacities in the field of museum management to achieve sustainable development. ICESCO is taking the necessary measures to launch the Islamic Art Museums Network, which will be entrusted with developing a framework for cooperation and partnership between museums around the world.

    In addition, ICESCO launched its programme of financial support of one million dollars for the benefit of the museums that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 20 museums from the Member States have applied for this support. ICESCO has also allocated financial support to the museums and heritage sites that were damaged as a result of the Beirut explosion and the floods in the Sudan, in 2020. ICESCO is participating in the establishment of the Moroccan Intangible Heritage Museum in Jemaa El Fna Square in Marrakesh.

    In fulfilling its role in protecting and anticipating the future of heritage and museums after the pandemic, ICESCO will prepare a comprehensive study on the future of museums and the scenarios for the persistence of the pandemic, in light of the new emerging professions and the need of museums for such professions, especially the digital ones. The study will also touch on the role of modern technology in museum management and museum exhibitions, as well as the role of museums in developing local communities, promoting heritage preservation, and achieving sustainable development goals.

    Signing of Agreement to Establish ICESCO Chair at Euromed University of Fez

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Euromed University of Fez, Morocco, signed an agreement to establish ICESCO Chair on “Women in Science: Artificial Intelligence and the Future” at the said university. The Chair aims at promoting scientific research on AI and encouraging the participation of girls and women in the field through training sessions, workshops, and PhD research, as well as preserving the foresight culture.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), and Dr. Mostapha Bousmina, President of Euromed University, signed the agreement, on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the Organization’s headquarters, in Rabat, in the presence of several heads of sectors and departments and advisors at ICESCO, and several university officials, including Dr. Maha Kamira, the Chair Coordinator.

    In a statement at the signing ceremony, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed that the Chair is part of ICESCO’s Celebration of 2021 as the Year of Women. “The Chair reflects the productive cooperation between ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight and Euromed University of Fez in promoting the foresight culture, encouraging the ethical and sustainable use of AI given its equal opportunities for both genders to enhance their personal and professional skills,” he added.

    Dr. AlMalik stated that the establishment of the Chair responds to the need to build the capabilities of young girls and enhance their contribution to AI as well as to other new fields.

    For his part, Dr. Bousmina expressed his happiness for the signing of this agreement, stressing that it will strengthen the Euromed School of Digital Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (EIDIA), which is the first if its kind at the African level. He also pointed out that the Chair aims to conduct research works on AI, attract students from ICESCO Member States, and open up to the world through agreements with centers from various countries.

    Dr. Maha Kamira stated that she is proud to be the Coordinator of ICESCO Chair, adding that she will exert every effort in promoting the culture of foresight and training women in the field of AI. For his part, Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight, indicated that the Chair will provide great and equal opportunities for women and men to contribute to achieving sustainable development in their countries.

    The agreement provides the Chair to develop international partnerships and training on research, innovation, and AI-related undertakings for the future by enhancing the participation of researchers, conducting studies and research works within the Chair’s priorities, and attracting young researchers from ICESCO Member States to develop AI algorithms and technologies for the benefit of their countries.

    ICESCO and Space Foundation Hold Working Session to Discuss their Partnership Agreement

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Space Foundation, Monday, May 10, 2021, held a working session to explore areas of cooperation and agree upon the key axes of the partnership agreement the two parties will sign in the upcoming period.

    ICESCO Director-General (DG), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, and the Space Foundation Chief Operation Officer, Shelli Brunswick, chaired the working session, held via videoconference, with the participation of several ICESCO heads of sectors and departments as well as several executive directors at the Space Foundation attended the meeting.

    During the meeting, the Space Foundation team presented the major initiatives and programs the Foundation launched and implemented, particularly regarding the use of space technology in developing the fields of agriculture, environment protection, entrepreneurship, education and communication, data analysis, health, and energy. The team also addressed the challenges facing the use of space technology and the opportunities of this advanced technology.

    The team reaffirmed the Space Foundation’s keenness to build a partnership with various institutions, bodies, and governments to achieve mutual goals.

    For his part, ICESCO DG underlined the importance of cooperation between the Organization and the Space Foundation in ICESCO’s areas of competence. He explained that such cooperation will be based on practical and goal-oriented programs with measurable results, such as girl integration in science and space technology education, stating that space is the future.

    Several ICESCO heads of sectors put forth several ideas pertaining to cooperation in organizing several joint seminars and workshops and inquired about the details of some areas of cooperation, which the Foundation team answered.

    AlMalik: ICESCO Strives to Publicize and Ensure Sustainability of Islamic Civilizational Heritage

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), reaffirmed that the Organization’s new strategic cultural plan pays great attention to the human tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The DG added that “ICESCO’s efforts aim to ensure heritage management and preservation through modern mechanisms and appropriate strategies to publicize the successful experiences in conserving and sustaining heritage to serve as a lever for cultural and socio-economic development in the Islamic world.”

    The statement was part of Dr. AlMalik’s address at the opening ceremony of the First Celebration of the International Day of Argania that the UN General Assembly adopted on March 3rd, 2021, at the initiative of Morocco and with the support of UN Member States. The celebration was organized at the Faculty of Science, Mohammed V University, in Rabat, under the theme “Three decades of research and development for sustainable development of the Argan tree,” yesterday, May 10, 2021, with the participation of Dr. Saaïd Amzazi, Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research; Dr. Mohamed Ghachi, President of Mohammed V University; and Dr. Mohammed El Ragragui, Dean of the Faculty of Science of Mohammed V University, as well as a host of researchers and experts in the field.

    Dr. AlMalik praised Morocco’s initiative to preserve the Argan tree, which is a new achievement added to its accomplishments in preserving its environmental and architectural treasures, defending its socio-cultural symbols, and promoting its tangible and intangible heritage. The initiative reaffirms the strong international support for the Moroccan national strategy, entitled “Forests of Morocco” that His Majesty King Mohammed VI launched, and which includes an ambitious project to plant 10,000 argan trees over a six-year period.

    ICESCO DG also stated that the Organization will support women’s enterprises in Morocco, particularly women’s agricultural cooperatives in rural areas, including the argan cooperatives. Such support, he stated, is part of the Organization’s proclamation of 2021 as the Year of Women, which includes many programmes and activities to enhance the participation of women in building the future and achieving sustainable development and falls within the framework of its partnership with the Alwaleed Philanthropies.

    At the close of his address, Dr. Al-Malik called on the competent authorities in Morocco to submit the file of the Argan tree for its inscription on the Islamic World Intangible Cultural Heritage List, stressing that ICESCO is fully prepared to support the scientific research works relevant to the tree.

    ICESCO Strongly Condemns Israeli Violations at Al-Quds Al-Sharif

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    As Muslims are observing the last days of the holy month of Ramadan with its spiritual moments during which they spread out love and peace symbolizing their respect for the teachings of Islam that calls for kindness and goodwill, the Palestinians in Al-Quds Al-Sharif are being subjected to the oppression and suppression of the Israeli occupation forces.

    With these recent developments, ICESCO strongly condemns the violations of the Israeli occupation army to Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Quds Al-Sharif and denounces such actions which spill over in more violence and bloodshed among innocent people. ICESCO also holds the Israeli occupation authorities fully responsible for the attacks against the defenseless civilians.

    Besides, ICESCO draws the attention of all defenders of peace and human rights to this human tragedy, calling for a firm position to protect the relevant rights and holy places. It also recalls that Al-Quds Al-Sharif has remained for centuries a symbol of love and peace and the crossroads of all monotheistic religions. Thus, the entire humanity is summoned to defend the rights of the people of Al-Quds Al-Sharif to live in peace.

    The Organization stresses its firm position in support of the victims and their families and calls on the international community to assume all its responsibilities to put an end to these heinous acts which fuel hatred and threaten international harmony and peace.

    ICESCO Undertakes to Support Efforts for Promoting Socio-cultural Rights in Countries of Islamic World

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), reaffirmed that “the Organization will continue its close cooperation with the Member States to develop, support, and keep up with all projects, initiatives, and efforts aimed at enabling the peoples of countries of the Islamic World to fully enjoy their socio-cultural rights while adding that the debate on such rights would no longer be raised in the immediate future.”

    The statement was part of Dr. AlMalik’s address at the webinar that the Human Rights Information and Training Center (HRITC) organized, in cooperation with ICESCO, on May 9, 2021, under the theme: “Towards a vision for strengthening the protection mechanisms of socio-cultural rights: challenges and prospects.”

    The webinar saw the participation of Ezzedine Al-Asbahi, Ambassador of Yemen to Morocco; Dr. Muhammad Amin Maidani, Lecturer in Law at the University of Strasbourg; and Mr. Alaa Shalaby, President of the Arab Organization for Human Rights; in addition to a group of experts and activists.

    Dr. AlMalik explained that socio-economic and cultural rights are an essential part of human rights, which include the right to education, adequate housing, health care, food, and water as well as the right to employment. He also noted that “although the international instruments and treaties enshrining these basic rights are remarkably advanced, thanks to the considerable international efforts, we are still lagging behind.”

    ICESCO DG reviewed the Organization’s vision and efforts to create the appropriate conditions to enable all peoples of the Islamic world to fully enjoy their socio-cultural rights, highlighting that ICESCO has been working on a clear strategy to bring about a positive change in the field of human rights, including the socio-cultural rights, in the light of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “ICESCO has also launched several important projects and programmes in its Member States, particularly for youth and women, in cooperation with a group of donor institutions,” he underscored.

    Dr. AlMalik stressed that the international community still has much to do to find innovative ideas and visions likely to consolidate socio-cultural rights, support the role of organizations and the private sector to strengthen the integration of roles and build a society that can face the increasingly difficult challenges.

    ICESCO Inaugurates its Program, “Aspects of Islamic World Heritage”

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a lecture titled, “The Kuwait Museum: Memory of a Homeland”. The Lecture, held Friday, May 7, 2021, via videoconference was presented by Dr. Sultan Mutlaq Al-Duwaish, Director of the Department of Antiquities and Museums of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Literature of the State of Kuwait, within the framework of ICESCO’s program, “Aspects of the Islamic World Heritage.”

    The program consists of holding two monthly lectures throughout 2021, featuring a number of officials in charge of managing, promoting and preserving Member States’ heritage. The program will also be an opportunity to exchange successful experiences and raise awareness on the importance of cultural properties and civilizational heritage of the Islamic world.

    This program is part of the implementation of ICESCO’s new vision aiming at extending full recognition to human and Islamic civilizational heritage, and in celebration of Heritage Month in the Islamic World for this year, under the theme: “United for Art and Heritage.” The Program also falls within the implementation of the second recommendation of the third extraordinary meeting of the Islamic World Heritage Committee (IWHC) (December 10, 2020), calling for the adoption of ICESCO’s initiative to celebrate Heritage Month in the Islamic World annually, spanning from April 18 (International Day of Monuments and Sites) to May 18 (International Museum Day).