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    ICESCO DG Takes Part in 47th Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), will participate in the 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), due to be held on 27-28 November 2020, in Niamey, Niger, under the theme “United against Terrorism for Peace and Development.”

    The participation of Dr. AlMalik in the session is upon the invitation of Dr. Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen, OIC Secretary-General. The meeting’s agenda features a set of topics and issues relevant to the Islamic world.

    On the sidelines of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik will meet the heads of several delegations of the Member States and international organizations to explore cooperation and publicize the major initiatives, activities, programs and projects of ICESCO during the lockdown period to counter the pandemic.

    ICESCO Calls for Global Partnership in Islamic Art

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      Dr. Salim M. Al-Malik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) called on international organizations, government bodies, and associations working in the field of culture and arts to increase their coordination efforts. The goal is to develop a mutually agreed global artistic system on the role of art in building human civilization and spreading the values of peace.

    The DG underscored that art is capable of unifying peoples and nations, refining the spirit of creativity, consolidating cultural diversity and respect for others, and promoting coexistence.

    The statement came as part of the DG’s address during the “International Virtual Symposium on the Contribution of Islamic Art to Building Human civilization and Spreading Peace Values.” ICESCO held yesterday the event in celebration, for the first time, of the International Day of Islamic Art.

    The Symposium brought together the representatives of specialized international and regional organizations, ministers, and curators of museums of Islamic art in the world.

    On the occasion, Dr. Al-Malik thanked Bahrain for submitting a proposal to allocate a day for celebrating Islamic art. The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved the proposal, and the countries of the Islamic world adopted the initiative, following a recommendation from the 2019 UNESCO Executive Council. The goal was to acknowledge the importance of Islamic art and its contribution to building human civilization throughout history.

    ICESCO DG stated that the Organization prepared, during the week from 18 to 25 November 2020, an integrated program to celebrate the International Day of Islamic Art. The week’s agenda featured several artistic and creative activities and cultural and literary salons. The agenda also included virtual exhibitions of modern and contemporary art using the Islamic civilization and culture as inspiration; and competitions on Arabic calligraphy to publicize the great contribution of Islamic art to building human civilization.

    Dr. AlMalik emphasized that Islamic art remained steadfast through time, present and renewable in all parts of the world, representing the image of a man and his creativity and that we must give insight into what the Islamic civilization has provided to humanity throughout history. He explained that the various types of Islamic art that have shaped Islamic architecture and formed a distinct personality and identity that has left its imprints in all civilizations.

    The DG pointed out that ICESCO scheduled, as part of its priorities for the next decade, several programs aimed at supporting art across the world, under its civilization program “ICESCO’s Roads to the Future.”  The umbrella program is key to implementing the Organization’s strategic plan for building partnerships and strengthening cooperation.

    The cooperation, Dr. AlMalik concluded, is reflected in the establishment of the International Center for Arts, ICESCO’s Cultural and Academic Chairs, to promote the Organization’s virtual culture in fiction, poetry, and literature.

    ICESCO Educational Center in Chad to Hold Virtual Training on Authoring Arabic Textbook

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    The Regional Educational Center in Chad will organize on November 25 through December 3, 2020, the “Virtual Training Session on the Authoring of Arabic Language Textbooks,” at its headquarters in N’djamena. The training will benefit the staff working in the field of the Arabic language.

    Chad, Tunisia, and the Islamic Development Group (IsDB) co-implemented the “Expertise Sharing” that the training is part of. The session is one of a series of training programs and educational services that ICESCO offers through its regional center in N’djamena. The goal is to assist Chad in building and promoting the country’s capacities in the preparation of Arabic language curricula and textbooks.

    The session aims to introduce participants to the scientific, methodological, educational, cultural, and psychological principles of developing the curricula of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. The training also covers the specifications of textbooks intended for non-Arabic speakers and the attributes of educational texts and their selection criteria.

    The participants will also learn the methods of designing teaching materials, developing and scheduling training programs, typesetting and composing textbooks, and acquainting trainees, through hands-on activities, with the procedures and methodologies of textbook authoring.

    The session will benefit 20 educational staff of the Arabic language from universities, higher educational institutes or secondary education institutions, and several teachers and national experts working at ICESCO Regional Educational Center in Chad.

    Dr. Ali Mohammad Qamar, Director of ICESCO Regional Educational Center in Chad, will ensure the effective organization of the session while Dr. Noura Yousfi, a Tunisian educational expert, will supervise the training of the participants.  

    ICESCO and Mali Explore Fields of Cooperation

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received yesterday at ICESCO’s headquarters in Rabat, Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud Ben Labat, Ambassador of Mali to Morocco.  The two parties explored the ways to develop and promote the cooperation prospects between ICESCO and Mali.

    The goal is to contribute to national capacity-building in Mali in the sector of education, science, culture, communication, and human and social sciences. The Ambassador presented his credentials to the DG as a Permanent Delegate of Mali to ICESCO.

    The meeting saw the participation of the heads of sectors and the advisors of ICESCO DG. Dr. AlMalik reviewed ICESCO’s new vision, which has been translated into major programs and initiatives for the benefit of several Member States, including Mali, to counter the negative repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the fields of education, science, and culture.

    Dr. AlMalik reiterated ICESCO’s constant willingness to support the competent parties in Mali to develop Arabic language courses and the Islamic school program. ICESCO also supports Mali’s efforts to ensure the conservation of manuscripts and the protection of heritage in Timbuktu, in particular, and Mali, in general.

    The Organization assists Mali in implementing programs of social support and education on peace. The activities are likely to entrench the values of coexistence, social cohesion, and the rejection of violence and extremism in the country, expressed the DG.

    Mr. Ben Labat commended the outstanding work of ICESCO, which generously supported Mali. He also expressed his country’s desire to benefit from ICESCO’s expertise in Arabic language courses and the conservation of manuscripts and the protection of heritage.

    The Ambassador stressed Mali’s keenness to sustain and promote constructive cooperation with ICESCO through the specialized national institutions, including Ahmed Baba Institute of Higher Learning and Islamic Research, which is the biggest center for the conservation of manuscripts in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    ICESCO Launches Support Program for Museums Affected by COVID-19

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) launched its support program for 30 museums affected by the closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic to assist museums in the Islamic world.

    ICESCO published on its website a registration form for the administrations of the museums to fill-out and submit if they wish to be part of the program. Administrations must send the applications by post to the following address: Avenue des F.A.R., Hay Ryad, B.P. 2275, C.P. 10104, Rabat, Morocco, or by e-mail to the following two addresses: contact@icesco.org /culture@icesco.org. The applicants must send the files through the National Commissions of ICESCO Member States.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), announced that the Organization will allocate one million dollars to restore the collections of 30 museums in the Islamic world, which had been affected by the various crises. The announcement took place during the celebration of the Week of Museums (September 26 – October 2) and the Day of Heritage in Islamic World on September 25.

    The DG also called on countries, governmental institutions, and relevant parties to continue their role, during and after the COVID-19 crisis, in taking the necessary measures to reopen museum institutions and raise public awareness on the importance of museum conservation.

    The application form for ICESCO’s museum support program can be downloaded via the following link:

    https://www.icesco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Icesco.pdf

    ICESCO Calls for Joint Action to Promote Values of Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development

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    The Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, stressed the need to build peaceful and harmonious societies, following the upsurge of violence and hatred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The DG also called for establishing common mechanisms of action, based on values promoting religion, culture, human rights, and sustainable development, and coordinating among the different bodies and organizations of the international community to bring the voice of children, youth, and women and guarantee their rights.

    The statement was part of the DG’s address at the “Religion, Human Rights and Sustainable Development Goals” webinar. “Religions for Peace” Foundation held yesterday, the videoconference, in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Free University of Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), with the participation of representatives of specialized international organizations.
    Dr. AlMalik added that acts of fanaticism and hatred contribute to the disintegration of societies and undermine the sacredness of religions. He also stressed that cultural and religious discourse is constantly used to justify the oppression perpetrated against women, girls, the elderly, people with special needs, and minorities.

    Dr. AlMalik also indicated that supporting the empowerment of women and girls is a priority for ICESCO, which has proclaimed 2021 as the Year of Women. He also underscored the need to fight gender-based discrimination to enable women to play their full role in society. He then explained that humanity cannot reach its potential by leaving half of society marginalized.

    On the occasion of the World Children’s Day on November 20, the DG said that it is necessary to guarantee the rights of all children, by providing them with quality education and health services and protecting them against all forms of violence and abuse, as they are the cornerstone for a brighter future.

    Dr. AlMalik added that the Organization, at the time the webinar was being held, is celebrating “ICESCO Day for Africa” as part of its considerable interest in the African Member States. “The world continues to discover the wealth that the continent enjoys, despite the increasing rates of poverty, recorded particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he continued.

    The DG called on all components of the society as well as officials to work together to combat violence and fanaticism, by sensitizing and educating those who perpetrate crimes in the name of religion and establishing a discourse based on human values.

    ICESCO Launches Virtual Prize for Calligraphy, Patterns, and Miniatures

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) launched the “Virtual Prize for Calligraphy, Patterns and Miniatures” in celebration of the International Day of Islamic Art. Bahrain made the proposition and UNESCO adopted it at the 39th General Conference.  The Day is observed every 18th of November.

    The application is open to all calligraphers and visual artists to discover their talents in calligraphy and pattern design using virtual tools and techniques. The aim is to promote talents and creativity in the field and ensure the sustainability of the intangible cultural heritage that all ICESCO Member States share.

    The initiative is part of the “Distance Culture” Program of the “Global Humanitarian Coalition.” ICESCO launched during the lockdown period resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Participation is open to all artists from the Member States and all age groups. The text submitted as part of the Prize must include the first paragraph of the Charter of the Organization.

    Participation is open in the categories of calligraphy or miniatures or both, provided that the works be relevant to the topic of choice, and the work submitted consists of a high-resolution image. No special techniques, traditional or modern, are required in the making.

    Participants must email their works from November 23, 2020 to February 23,  2021 at the address: calligraphie@icesco.org. A jury will select the 12 candidates eligible to join ICESCO’s mobile international museum and exhibition. The 12 original works (not virtual copies) should be sent by post to the Organization’s mailing address. The jury will select the three winning works.

    The first winner will receive USD 5000, the second USD 3000, and the third USD 1500.

    The National Commissions and relevant parties in the Member States will announce the Prize in their respective countries. The participation form and guidelines are available on ICESCO’s website.

    ICESCO Joins Preparatory Meeting of World Arabic Language Day Celebration

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in a videoconference with the Saudi Cultural Mission in Rabat and King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, as part of the preparations for the celebration of the World Arabic Language Day 2020, under the theme “Arabic Language Academies: Necessity or Luxury?”

    The meeting brought together Dr. Majdi Haji Ibrahim, Head of ICESCO Center for Arabic Language for Non-Arabic Speakers; Dr. Youssef Ismaili, Expert at the Center; Dr. Yussra bint Hussain Al-Jazairi, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Morocco; Mr. Abdulmun’im bin Nacer al-Tamimi, Cultural Supervisor at the Mission; Mr. Abdullah Azouz, Deputy Cultural Supervisor at the Mission; Dr. Abdurrahman al-Salami, Member of the Academic Council of King Abdulaziz University, Director of the Center of Research Excellence in Arabic Language; and Mr. Wael Ali, Director of Quranic Language Waqf Board.

    The participants explored the program of the celebration and the proposed formula of ICESCO International Conference, to be held as part of the celebration of the World Arabic Language Day 2020. The Saudi Cultural Mission in Rabat and King Abdulaziz University proposed to invite figures to speak at the conference and organize parallel activities.

    Africa an ICESCO Priority with Bright Future through Knowledge and its Peoples’ Efforts

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), announced a new initiative to hold a high-level international conference on the future and strategic role of Africa in entrenching the values of peace and promoting the principles of civilizational dialogue.
    Dr. AlMalik also stated that ICESCO, through its new vision, aspires to become a reference for civilizational outreach and a hub of expertise leading the Member States towards a better future based on AI and advanced technologies.
    “Africa will remain ICESCO’s focus and a top priority,” Dr. AlMalik’s stressed during his address on “ICESCO Day for Africa.”

    The Organization held the event yesterday, at its headquarters in Rabat, under the theme “Perspectives and Potentials.” The celebration displayed several intellectual and artistic activities as well as workshops with the participation of specialists and guests.

    Dr. AlMalik explained that the celebration of “ICESCO Day for Africa” aims at achieving the noble objectives of ICESCO’s new vision, including the dissemination of knowledge, quality education, and peace culture. The goal is to ensure sustainable development to promote equal opportunities. The efforts are in line with the ambitious aspirations of the Agenda 2063 of the African Union. The celebration also demonstrates ICESCO’s attention to Africa as a strategic priority in its action plans, projects, programs, and activities.

    The DG highlighted the efforts of the Organization during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the African Member States. “ICESCO endeavored to meet African Member States’ needs through the implementation of programs and initiatives to support the sectors of education and health, and combat poverty, unemployment, and immigration challenges through the establishment of vocational training centers for the benefit of young people,” underscored Dr. AlMalik.

    The DG explained that ICESCO also supported women training programs in Africa to develop and manage small and revenue-generating businesses. The Organization established several Arabic language centers in Africa, a set of specialized academic chairs in the African continent, as well as the inscription of an important number of heritage sites on the Islamic World Heritage List of ICESCO.”

    “In the social field, ICESCO organized several humanitarian and medical caravans in 10 African countries, in 2020, with the support of al-Waleed Philanthropies. The Organization also launched multiple initiatives during the lockdown period for the benefit of the African countries, most notably ‘Language of Africa, Bridges of Culture and History’ to raise health awareness through the most widely spoken languages in Sub-Saharan Africa,” added Dr. AlMalik.
    The DG reaffirmed that Africa will have a bright future through a comprehensive development and knowledge societies thanks to its unique diversity, rich resources, and the concerted efforts of its peoples.

    Plenary sessions, Workshops and Art Exhibition in Observance of ICESCO Day for Africa, Scheduled for Monday

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will celebrate on November 23, 2020, at its headquarters in Rabat, the “ICESCO Day for Africa”, under the theme: “Perspectives and Potentials.” The celebration is part of the considerable interest the Organization attaches to its African Member States and its sustained support for these countries in the fields of education, science, and culture.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), will give the opening ceremony address. Several sector directors will then speak as part of the event’s program. Activities also include workshops for a reflection and an exchange of experiences and knowledge on education for peace, solidarity, diversity and dialogue, social cohesion, and sustainable development in Africa, in addition to a training workshop on children, youth, and leadership.

    The program also includes a musical performance by the African band “The Messengers of Messages,” made up of members representing multiple African countries which released the song “The Call of Al-Hassan (Nidaa Al-Hassan),” in honor of His Majesty the late King Hassan II, may Allah rest his soul. The celebration will also hold an art exhibition on arts and diversity.

    The event will host the 15th African Prize. The “African Prize Foundation,” under the chairmanship of Mr. Nasrallah Belkhayat, will award the prize to both “The Messengers of Messages” and the BMCE Foundation.

    The celebration will kick off at 3:45 p.m. Rabat time.