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    ICESCO Celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a virtual symposium on “Green Initiatives, plantation of trees to combat climate change and reduce CO2 emissions: a biodiversity preservation perspective,” on Thursday, May 20, 2021, to discuss the global challenges facing biodiversity, exchange experiences and ensure complementarity between various initiatives to preserve biodiversity for the benefit of current and future generations.

    The symposium is part of ICESCO’s celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, which is observed annually on May 22nd, under the theme: “We are part of the solution.”

    The symposium brought together Dr. Raheel Qamar, Head of Science and Technology Sector at ICESCO, and several consultants and experts at the Sector, as well as scientists, officials, experts, and activists in the field of climate change and environmental conservation from around the globe. The participants discussed the means to intensify efforts to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

    During the symposium, ICESCO representatives stressed the Organization’s commitment to supporting the initiatives of Member States to reduce the negative impacts of climate change by building partnerships, facilitating the exchange of experiences, and integrating officials, civil society, universities, and research institutes in the dialogue on confronting climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and preserving biodiversity.

    The participants tackled the impact of climate change and biological diversity on societies and ecosystems, the role of the Indigenous Knowledge System in the strategies for preserving biological diversity. The speakers also discussed the strengths and weaknesses of various measures and initiatives for preserving biological diversity and creating job opportunities for youth and women taking into account the preservation of the environment and the role of international organizations in promoting the integration of initiatives and sustainable financing.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives MWL Secretary-General

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the International Body of Muslim Scholars, who visited ICESCO Headquarters, in Rabat, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

    The visit started with bilateral talks, during which the two parties explored the prospects of a partnership between ICESCO and MWL, and the potential cooperation programs in the next phase. The meeting also discussed the organizational arrangements of the Scientific Symposium on “Makkah Charter: Achievements and Perspectives,” due to be held on Friday, May 21, 2021, during which Dr. Al-Issa will deliver the main lecture, as well as the arrangements of the International Conference on Civilizational Values ​​in the Prophet’s Seerah, due to be held on May 27, 2021.

    Dr. AlMalik and Dr. Al-Issa met afterward with the heads of sectors, departments and centers at ICESCO, together with the MWL delegation.

    At the outset of the meeting, Dr. Al-Malik stressed the constructive cooperation and highlighted the common denominators between ICESCO and MWL as they both played key roles in supporting countries of the Islamic World during the COVID-19 pandemic and made many achievements.

    For his part, Dr. Al-Issa expressed his happiness to visit ICESCO to continue the civilizational project between the Organization and the League, which represents their common values and aims to publicize the truth of Islam worldwide in its civilized dimension by ensuring interaction and correcting misconceptions.

    In the same vein, the directors at ICESCO reviewed the most prominent axes of the Organization’s new vision as per each sector and department, and the programs and projects that ICESCO implements, in cooperation with the competent authorities in the Member States. They also suggested some practical proposals to develop a partnership between ICESCO and the MWL in the upcoming period.

    AlMalik: ICESCO Prioritizes Issues of Cultural Diversity

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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 devotes great attention to the issues of cultural diversity and civilizational dialogue as part of its new vision and strategic plan. The Organization has implemented several initiatives that aim to promote the values of coexistence among different cultures and enshrine the culture of dialogue.

    The statement was part of Dr. AlMalik’s address at the opening of an event that the Qatari Forum for Authors held, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, via videoconference, under the theme “Writing as a cultural ambassador for the promotion of cultural diversity,” on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

    The event is part of the Celebration of Doha as the Capital of Islamic Culture for 2021, which saw the participation of Mr. Salah Bin Ghanem Al Ali, Qatari Minister of Culture and Sports; Dr. Hamada Hasan Al-Sulaiti, Secretary-General of Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science; and several professors and experts in the field.

    At the outset of his address, Dr. AlMalik reiterated ICESCO’s solidarity with the Palestinian people and its support to Palestinian institutions operating in the educational, cultural, and social fields, in light of the ongoing violations committed against Palestinians for the last 73 years.

    Dr. AlMalik stated that the theme of the event is in line with the goals of the celebration of Doha as the Capital of Islamic Culture for 2021 within the framework of ICESCO’s Programme of the Capitals of Islamic Culture and its Declaration on Cultural Diversity.

    ICESCO DG reviewed the most prominent initiatives and projects that the Organization implemented to promote cultural diversity, such as the establishment of ICESCO Center for Dialogue and Cultural Diversity and the Islamic World Heritage Center. The organization is also committed, amid the COVID-19 crisis, to guaranteeing the right to culture for all and provide appropriate mechanisms to protect multiculturalism through the launching of new initiatives such as “ICESCO Digital Home” and “Distance Culture Initiative,” which have provided great opportunities to encourage all forms of cultural and artistic expression.

    At the close of his address, Dr. AlMalik called upon all international organizations, government bodies, and organizations working in the fields of culture and Arts to further coordinate to agree on a global artistic and creative system focusing on the role of art, literature, and creativity in human development, spreading peace and preserving cultural diversity.

    ICESCO Calls for Developing Education Systems to Keep up with Technological Advancements

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) called for comprehensive development of the Islamic world education systems. He stated that this development must address students’ and teachers’ mental health, keep up with technological advancements and employ artificial intelligence.

    Dr. AlMalik made the statement during his participation in the World Humanitarian Forum, which kicked off Wednesday, May 19, 2021, via videoconference. The DG was the Keynote Speaker at the session titled “Re-Imagining Education in Global Reset Dialogue”, which was moderated by Ms. Vivian Lopez, Executive Coordinator of the UNICEF Every Woman Every Child Movement, and saw the participation of a host of officials representing several organizations and institutions active in the field of education.

    The DG stated that school closure in more than 120 countries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted more than one billion learners around the world, contributed to the increase in illiteracy rates, and exacerbated the economic vulnerability of their families. Dr. Almalik maintained that ICESCO launched several initiatives and implemented practical programs in cooperation with the competent parties in its Member States to ensure the continuity of schooling in these countries.

    The DG noted that as part of its proclamation of 2021 at the Year of Women, ICESCO launched several programs highlighting women’s contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they were at the frontlines of the fight against the pandemic, especially in the fields of health and education.

    ICESCO DG noted that the Organization, in cooperation with several universities, has set up academic Chairs to promote educational capacities, stating that ICESCO is planning to add 30 chairs in the next five years to promote the role of scientific research in finding innovative solutions to problems facing humanity.

    “Though its “The Societies We Want” Initiative, ICESCO joins the global dialogue to support social projects to develop human capital and promote the values of coexistence and dialogue,” Dr. AlMalik stated.

    ICESCO and Rovira i Virgili University Explore Cooperation Prospects

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona, Spain held a meeting to explore prospects of cooperation in the fields of scientific research, technology, and innovation.

    Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Adviser at the Sector of Science and Technology, and Dr. Foued El-Ayni, Expert at the Sector, represented ICESCO in the meeting, held via videoconference Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Mr. John Style, Vice President for Internationalization; Prof. Josep Ribalta Vives, Vice-Rector for Postgraduate and Doctoral Training School; Marina Casals Sala, Director of International Relations; and Dr. Carmen Claver, Professor at the University, all represented the University.

    During the meeting, the two parties discussed cooperation to grant scholarships to students from the Islamic world, hold joint workshops and conferences in the modern fields of science and technology, and exchange expertise in the area of scientific research.

    ICESCO representatives also extended the invitation to the University officials to take part in the International Symposium on Space Technology that the Organization will hold in cooperation with the American Space Foundation. The Symposium is expected to see high-caliber participation including space agencies, astronauts and specialists in space science and technology.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed to coordinate to build fruitful cooperation between ICESCO and the University.

    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.

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