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    ICESCO Director-General attends inauguration ceremony of Mauritanian president for second term

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), attended the inauguration ceremony of H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, for a second term, which was held on Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at the new Al-Murabitoun Conference Palace in the capital, Nouakchott, and witnessed a high-level presence of a large number of leaders, heads of state and government, ministers, ambassadors and representatives of international organizations.

    The ceremony kicked off with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a public session of the Mauritanian Constitutional Council which took a set of constitutional and legal procedures related to the inauguration ceremony. After that, H.E. President El Ghazouani took the constitutional oath, marking the beginning of his second presidential term, and delivered a speech in which he reviewed the broad lines of his vision and action program in his second term.

    Dr. Al-Malik congratulated President El Ghazouani, during their handshake at the end of the inauguration ceremony, on the Mauritanian people’s renewed confidence in His Excellency, praising the progress witnessed by Mauritania under his enlightened leadership during his first term.

    ICESCO Director General stressed the depth of relations between the Organization and Mauritania, noting that the partnership between the two sides in the fields of education, science and culture has witnessed significant development over the past years, thanks to the direct support of H.E. President El Ghazouani for ICESCO’s efforts and activities, including his generous patronage of the activities of the celebration of Nouakchott as the Culture Capital in the Islamic World for the year 2023, and his attendance at the opening ceremony of the celebration.

    ICESCO Director General also commended the efforts of Her Excellency Dr. Mariem Mohamed Fadel Dah, the First Lady of Mauritania and ICESCO Goodwill Ambassador, in the social, educational, scientific and cultural fields and the support she provides to ICESCO’s activities in Mauritania.

    Dr. AlMalik expressed his keenness to continue developing the partnership between ICESCO and Mauritania in the future through cooperation in implementing qualitative initiatives, programmes and projects.

    ICESCO Launches Second Edition of “My Thesis in 1000 Words” with Special prize on Artificial Intelligence

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World are pleased to announce the opening of the call for nominations for the second edition of “My Thesis in 1000 Words” Prize. This Prize is open to PhD students in universities across the Islamic world who have completed their theses and dissertations but have not yet defended them. The Prize is organized in partnership with the Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Center at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, in collaboration with ICESCO Chair of Machine Learning in Remote Sensing at the same University, the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, and the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science.

    This edition features two prizes in different fields: the first covering all disciplines, and the second is exclusively for artificial intelligence specializations in remote sensing and geographic information systems. A panel of experts and academics in the respective fields will evaluate the video applications to select five finalists in each theme for the final round.

    The selected candidates will be invited to Sultan Qaboos University to present their work in front of the jury at the final ceremony. The jury will select the first and second place winners, while the audience will choose the recipients of the audience prize for each category.

    Selection Criteria:
    • Fill out the registration form at:
    https://icesco.org/en/my-thesis-in-1000-words-2nd-edition
    • Record a video in one of ICESCO’s three working languages (Arabic, English, French), creatively presenting the thesis in less than 1000 words, to be submitted by 15 September 2024.
    • Video must be in landscape mode, recorded in a quiet place with clear sound and good lighting.
    • Name the video with the candidate’s full name and university.
    • The video must be in at least 1080p resolution and in MP4 format.
    • The file size must not exceed 500 MB.
    • Attach a summary in Word format not exceeding 1000 words with the registration form, carrying the candidate’s full name and university.
    • Winners of the first edition are not eligible to participate.
    The list of finalists will be announced at the beginning of November 2024, and the winners will be announced at the closing ceremony on 17 December 2024.
    For any inquiries, you can contact us via the following email addresses:

    fumi@icesco.org
    rsgis@squ.edu.om

    ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia Holds Training Course on Technology and Teaching Arabic

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    The ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia, in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, held the first training session of 2024 on “Utilizing Technology in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers.” The Session was attended by 870 teachers from various Malaysian states, with the aim of improving the quality of Arabic education, expanding its scope, and enhancing teachers’ abilities to use the tools that modern technology offers.

    The opening ceremony of the Session, held over July 30 – 31, 2024, at the University of Southampton in Johor, was attended by Mr. Zamri bin Abdul Rahim, First Assistant Director of the Islamic Education Department at the Malaysian Ministry of Education, and Dr. Yaqoub bin Hassan, Head of ICESCO’s Educational Center in Malaysia, along with several officials in the field of education in the state.

    During his address at the opening session, delivered via video conferencing, Prof. Dr. Majdi Bin Haji Ibrahim, Head of ICESCO Center for Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers, emphasized the need for forward-looking plans to keep pace with the constant changes and take advantage of technological innovations to transition from the traditional school paradigm towards “the School of Tomorrow,” by employing technological and digital tools to enhance the educational process and improve its quality.

    The Training Session was facilitated by Associate Professor Dr. Nor Khamimi Bin Zainal Din, educational expert from Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Mr. Amin El Hadi, educational expert at the Foundation for Educational Development.

    Spectacular Folklore Performances at Closing Ceremony of International Festival Children of Peace at ICESCO

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) headquarters in Rabat hosted the closing ceremony of the 16th International Festival Children of Peace on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The Festival is organized by Bouregreg Association in the Kingdom of Morocco, under the honorary presidency of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem, with the participation of delegations from 25 countries. The Festival aims to foster a spirit of coexistence and cultural exchange among children from various parts of the world.

    The ceremony, organized by ICESCO in partnership with Bouregreg Association and attended by high-level officials and ambassadors, kicked off with a speech by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), to congratulate His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him, and the Moroccan people on the 25th anniversary of the Throne Day. Dr. AlMalik also expressed his profound gratitude to Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem for her honorary presidency of the Festival.

    Dr. AlMalik highlighted that today’s children are the builders of hope and a bright future filled with peace and security and urged all children to be dutiful to their parents. Dr. AlMalik concluded his speech by calling on the participating children to shed light on their peers in Palestine, who are subjected to unjust killing and torture.

    Following his address, Dr. AlMalik exchanged commemorative shields with Mr. Noureddine Chamaou, President of Bouregreg Association, and Mr. Abderrahmane Rouijel, Founding Director of the Festival, both of whom expressed their gratitude to ICESCO for the hosting and remarkable organization of this event.

    Subsequently, two young girls read the “Call for Peace” statement in Arabic and English, which emphasized the urgent need for the world to embrace peace, reject violence, and cease wars that cause immense pain and destruction. The Statement drew attention to the unbearable suffering of children in Gaza, Palestine, highlighting their right to safety and a life free from fear.

    The “Call for Peace” urged the international community to lay down arms and adopt dialogue instead of conflict, which shatters lives and families and destroys the future. The Statement pointed out that collaborative efforts could build a world where every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe environment.

    The ceremony continued with artistic performances by Children from the participating delegations. They presented folklore, songs, and musical performances from their respective countries, which were met with great appreciation from the audience.

    Delegations from Saudi Arabia, UAE and Senegal visit the Exhibition of the Prophet’s Seerah at ICESCO headquarters

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    A number of delegations participating in the first international forum of military music, organized by the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces on the occasion of Throne Day, visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, being housed at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and cultural organization (ICESCO) in Rabat.
    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, received on Friday (26 July 2024), the delegations representing the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal, explaining that the Organization is hosting the Exhibition within the framework of its efforts to showcase the correct image of our true religion, in strategic partnership with the Muslim World League and the Mohammadia League of Scholars.

    Afterwards, the visitors listened to explanations about the detailed simulation of the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) through the use of the latest technologies that take the visitor into a real experience to discover the prophet biography.

    At the end of the tour, the visitors expressed their happiness to visit this great Exhibition, commending its ways of addressing all categories in a simplified manner through the use of the latest technologies.

    ICESCO Director-General receives former Director-General of ALECSO

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Organization for Education, Science and culture (ICESCO), received Dr. Saud Al-Harbi, former Director General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and former minister of education and higher education of the State of Kuwait. The two parties exchanged views and ideas on the development of action in the educational fields in the Islamic world.

    At the beginning of the meeting, held on Friday July 26, 2024, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the key axes of the Organization’s vision and strategic orientations, and its programs and projects, especially in the field of education in light of the major global transformations, particularly in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence and the relevant opportunities and challenges in the educational field.

    The Director General of ICESCO explained that the Organization is striving to mobilize efforts and encourage commitment to transformation within its Member States towards a new path in education that keeps up with the global developments.

    For his part, Dr. Al-Harbi commended the roles played by ICESCO in the development of the fields of education, science and culture in the Islamic world, and provided some ideas and opinions on ways to develop the working methodology of international organizations in the field of education.

    200 scholarships in Saudi universities for outstanding students from ICESCO Member States

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is pleased to announce that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is offering to distinguished students from ICESCO Member States 200 scholarships for undergraduate studies (Bachelor) in Saudi universities during the academic year 2024/2025 in all programmes except health studies.

    To benefit from these scholarships, candidates should register on the “Study in Saudi Arabia” portal, via the link: https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa no later than Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, and send their application number generated on the portal and their CV to ICESCO at the following email: scecgcs@icesco.org.

    Candidates will be selected, in coordination between ICESCO, the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and the host universities, in accordance with the general conditions set by the International Cooperation Agency at the Saudi Ministry of Education, and according to the specific conditions of each university or programme, all of which are detailed in the “Study in Saudi Arabia” portal.

    These grants are part of the partnership between ICESCO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to promote education, innovation and scientific research in the Islamic world, build the capacities of students in Member States, develop their skills to keep pace with tomorrow’s professions, invest in modern technology to advance the field of education, and transfer experiences and expertise in the field of education.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives Secretary-General of Arab Maghreb Union

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Tarek Ben Salem, Secretary-General of the Arab Maghreb Union, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the Organization and the Union in areas of common interest.

    During the Meeting, held today, Tuesday 16 July 2024, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the main pillars of ICESCO’s vision and strategic directions, as well as the Organization’s flagship initiatives, programs, and projects currently being implemented to serve its Member States and Muslim communities around the world. This includes areas such as youth capacity building, artificial intelligence, space sciences, promoting values of coexistence and civilizational dialogue, and preserving and appreciating heritage.

    The DG pointed out that ICESCO has adopted a new working methodology, based on leveraging the capabilities provided by modern technology to improve its performance and achieve its goals. The Organization has achieved significant accomplishments and successes over the past five years, which have been praised and appreciated by its Member States.


    For his part, the Secretary-General of the Arab Maghreb Union praised ICESCO’s roles in its fields of competence, affirming the Union’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with the organization in several programs and projects for the benefit of Member States of both institutions.

    Following the Meeting, the DG of ICESCO accompanied the Secretary General of the Arab Maghreb Union on a tour within the Organization’s premises to see the developments and updates in its infrastructure, technology, and work environment. The Tour also included a visit to the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization, currently hosted at ICESCO headquarters in partnership with the Muslim World League and the Mohammedia League of Scholars.

    ICESCO publishes ten books on teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers

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    The Center of Arabic Language for Non-Arabic Speakers of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has published the third series of the specialized studies in the field of Arabic language for non-Arabic speakers, as part of the “Specialized Studies Project”supervised by the Center.

    This 3rd series consists of 10 books authored by a group of experts and specialists in the field of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers from nine countries: Saudi Arabia, Canada, the United States of America, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria, Malaysia, Iraq and Brunei Darussalam.

    This series of specialized books aims to strengthen the presence of the Arabic language worldwide, reinforce scientific and educational research, and keep abreast of developments in Arabic language teaching programs and pedagogical tools.

    The publications in the 3rd series are titled:

    • Technological applications and artificial intelligence in second language teaching and learning.
    • Teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers in Canadian universities, realities and challenges.
    • Supportive methods to facilitate the acquisition of language skills for Arabic language learners.
    • Word construction for Arabic language learners, metacognitive strategies and classroom practices.
    • Communicative competencies: Applications in teaching and learning Arabic for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers, an applied linguistic approach.
    • Role of mental conceptions in understanding lexical and syntactic significance in teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers.
    • Methodical and sustainable reading of literary texts, advanced level for non-Arabic speakers, an approach in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
    • Application of ChatGPT and its impact on teaching Arabic in Malaysian universities.
    • Epistemological references in teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers.
    • The cultural question and its impact on Arabic teaching and culture in the Malay Archipelago.
       
      These publications can be consulted and downloaded free of charge from ICESCO website, via the following link: https://icesco.org/0erm

    First Issue of ICESCO Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal for Arabic Language “Alem” Published

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       The Arabic Center for Non-Arabic Speakers at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) published the first issue of its peer-reviewed scientific journal for the Arabic language (Alem). The journal reflects the Organization’s keenness to promote the presence of the Arabic language in non-Arabic speaking communities inside its Member States and beyond, with the aim of building a rich body of knowledge, supporting solid specialized research, and fostering research cooperation.

    This journal is also intended to serve as a new reference for specialists in the various fields of studies of Arabic, and a repository of remarkable works, both in theory and execution, to benefit researchers in the Islamic world and beyond.  

    The biannually-published journal (June and December) invites interested researchers and experts to submit their scientific research works for peer-reviewing and publication in its upcoming issues. For more information on the Journal, including latest news, please sign up to the Journal’s website at the link:

    https://ijal.icesco.org/index.php/journal/index