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    ICESCO Pavilion to Present 33 Activities at the 2025 International Children’s and Youth Book Fair in Morocco

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is taking part with a special pavilion in the Third Edition of the International Children’s and Youth Book Fair 2025 (SILEJ), organized by the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication in Casablanca, on 8-16 November 2025, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist Him.

    During the official opening ceremony, held on Saturday morning, 8 November 2025, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, received, at the Organization’s pavilion, Mr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and a delegation of participants in the opening. The Minister toured the ICESCO Pavilion, where he was briefed on its publications and programs designed for children and youth, as well as on the various activities that will take place throughout the Fair.

    Dr. AlMalik underlined that the Fair is an annual milestone for fostering the habit of reading among younger generations, emphasizing that ICESCO’s participation reflects its commitment to developing innovative educational and teaching content. He also noted that partnerships with national and international institutions enhance the impact of these efforts and expand their reach.

    The ICESCO Pavilion will feature a diverse interactive program comprising 33 activities to be held throughout the Fair. These include educational games and art workshops that encourage children and youth to read through modern, engaging approaches that combine fun and learning, while making use of digital tools to promote interaction.

    It is worth noting that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is the Guest of Honor of this edition. The Fair also features the participation of national, regional, and international institutions concerned with children’s culture and the promotion of cultural industries targeting young audiences, in addition to expanding equitable access to knowledge.

    ICESCO Holds Seminar in Guinea on Anchoring Enlightened Islamic Thought

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    The ICESCO Chair for Research and Pedagogical Innovation to Develop Arabic Education in Guinea organized an international seminar under the theme, “The Role of West African Scholars in Promoting Arabic Education, Anchoring Enlightened Islamic Thought, and Preserving Cultural and Civilizational Identity.” The event was held on November 3-4, 2025, at the headquarters of Al-Eamar University, in cooperation with national, regional, and international institutions, as well as universities and research centers in West Africa and France.

    Organized within the framework of joint programs between ICESCO and the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation to support the Arabic language in non-Arabic-speaking countries, the seminar aimed to highlight the pioneering role of West African scholars in disseminating and teaching Arabic, consolidating the values of moderation and tolerance, and safeguarding cultural identity in the face of contemporary challenges.

    During the two-day seminar, which featured 38 research papers, participants recommended adopting precise educational and professional standards for the recruitment of teachers to ensure competence and high-quality performance. They also called for improving teachers’ living and professional conditions in recognition of their essential role in shaping individuals and anchoring values.

    The recommendations further emphasized encouraging researchers and postgraduate students to prepare theses and dissertations on the lives and contributions of West African scholars to human civilization, support the scientific authentication of African manuscripts, and develop strategies to engage families who own manuscripts to raise awareness of their importance in preserving Islamic and cultural heritage.

    The seminar was attended by His Excellency Dr. Fahad bin Eid Al-Rashidi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Guinea, alongside a delegation from the Republic of Mali comprising seven university professors. The seminar also brought together numerous Arabic language teachers from Guinean universities and a host of religious leaders, scholars, and academics.

    League of Arab States Honors ICESCO Director-General

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    At a ceremony held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo to honor participants in the Supporting Sudanese Affected by the War Initiative, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League, honored H.E. Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in recognition of his outstanding efforts to support Sudanese migrants and refugees in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

    The event, held on October 26, 2025, under the auspices of the League of Arab States and the Embassy of Sudan in Cairo, was attended by H.E. Dr. Essam Sharaf, Former Prime Minister of Egypt and Chair of the Supreme Committee for Supporting Sudanese Affected by the War, along with several officials, diplomats, and representatives of regional and international institutions. The honorary shield was received on behalf of ICESCO’s Director-General by Ms. Amira Al-Fadil.

    This recognition reflects ICESCO’s impactful initiatives in providing technical assistance and capacity-building, which include the training of about 2,000 young Sudanese men and women in various professional fields, notably information technology, entrepreneurship, and safety and protection skills. Additionally, the Organization trained 275 Sudanese women in processing industries, food production, and traditional crafts, in cooperation with accredited and specialized Egyptian institutions.

    ICESCO Calls for Supporting Peace, Knowledge, and Development at UNESCO General Conference

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has called for strengthening international cooperation with a view to achieving a common vision of peace and sustainable development, as well as defining the priorities necessary to achieve this.

    This took place during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. ICESCO was represented by Ms. Somia Djacta, Head of the ICESCO Delegation to UNESCO, representing the Director-General of the Organization, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, to discuss international priorities in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication.

    In her speech to the plenary session, Ms. Djacta reaffirmed ICESCO’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with UNESCO and the international community to achieve common development goals. She highlighted four priorities in this regard: supporting teacher training and modernizing curricula; preserving cultural heritage as a pillar of dialogue, unity, and creative diversity; mobilizing education, science, and culture to address climate change; and strengthening digital inclusion through the ethical use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

    Ms. Djacta also reiterated ICESCO’s continued solidarity with Palestine, calling on the international community to protect civilians, guarantee the right to education, and preserve human rights and dignity for all. She emphasized that education, culture, and science are effective tools for reducing violence and strengthening human security.

    The ICESCO representative concluded her speech by expressing the Organization’s willingness to work closely with UNESCO and all partners to accelerate the implementation of joint projects aimed at promoting peace, knowledge, and human development, specifying that the conclusions of the current session will be translated into concrete programs in ICESCO Member States.

    ICESCO Reaffirms Importance of Adopting Contemporary Approaches to Understanding Arabic and Islam at an International Conference in Uzbekistan

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the international conference on “Approaches to Understanding the Arabic Language and Islam in the Era of Globalization: Issues and Solutions,” held on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, by the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, via videoconference, with the participation of several universities, international institutions, researchers, and specialists in the Arabic language and the culture of the Islamic world.

    The Conference aimed to analyze the linguistic, intellectual, and methodological challenges related to understanding Islam in the age of globalization, as well as to promote academic dialogue among researchers on ways to develop Islamic discourse in new global contexts.

    ICESCO was represented by Dr. Youssef Ismaili, an expert at the Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, who spoke during the first session entitled “The Communicative Approach and Its Role in Teaching the Arabic Language and Understanding the Teachings of Islam.” He stressed the importance of adopting contemporary methods focused on developing learners’ linguistic and communication skills, particularly in non-Arabic-speaking countries, recalling that the Arabic language is an essential tool for understanding Islamic discourse and strengthening cultural, scientific, and economic exchanges between peoples.

    Dr. Ismaili also reviewed the Organization’s efforts to promote the Arabic language through various programs and initiatives that take into account pedagogical and technological developments, anticipating the future of the language and helping to strengthen its status as a symbol of the cultural identity of the Islamic world.

    ICESCO Launches Series of Seminars to Discuss Cultural Heritage Issues in Islamic World

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    The Center for Heritage in the Islamic World, under the aegis of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), launched a series of digital seminars aimed at discussing the challenges facing cultural heritage in the Islamic world and providing an open platform for experts and specialized international organizations to exchange expertise and build bridges of cooperation in this field.

    The seminars will be held periodically every three months. The ICESCO Center for Heritage in the Islamic World organized the first of these seminars on Friday 10 October 2025, under the theme“Risk and Disaster Management for Cultural Heritage Sites.” The session was inaugurated by Dr. Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the World Heritage Centre at UNESCO, who praised ICESCO’s role in supporting global efforts to protect cultural heritage. He emphasized the need to discuss current challenges and the importance of digital spaces in facilitating the exchange of knowledge among experts worldwide.

    For his part, Dr. Webber Ndoro, Director of the ICESCO Center for Heritage in the Islamic World, noted that these seminars contribute to capacity building and to creating a network of communication among Member States. He added that the series provides a vital platform for strengthening cooperation between institutions working in the field of cultural heritage preservation.

    The first seminar, moderated by Mr. Mohamed Al-Absi, Expert at ICESCO’s Center for Heritage, featured a distinguished group of international experts from UNESCO, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), and the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.

    ICESCO Calls for Early Integration of Vocational Skills in Education at the Gulf Forum on Incubator Management

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    The Gulf Forum for Empowering Vocational Training Institutions in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Incubator Management concluded in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on 15 October 2025. The Forum was organized from 13 to 15 October by the Omani Ministry of Labor, in cooperation with the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). It aimed to promote scientific research, intellectual property, and digital transformation, and to develop the incubator ecosystem to empower and enhance staff competencies in the labor market.

    During the opening session, Mr. Waqas Afridi, expert at ICESCO’s Education Sector, emphasized that the Organization’s initiatives in education and innovation have benefited hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, and policymakers across Member States. He noted that the Forum reflects the strategic orientations of ICESCO’s Education Sector for 2025–2030, stressing the importance of integrating skills learning from early school stages to foster youth competencies, confidence, and creativity.

    Mr. Afridi added that ICESCO’s Education Sector will present the first draft of the “Strategy for Skills, Technical and Vocational Education and Training” at the Regional Conference on Education and Vocational Training (Middle East and Arab World), scheduled for early 2026 at Doha University of Science and Technology, in cooperation with UNESCO’s Regional Office in Qatar. The strategy aims to align skill development with labor market needs and prepare youth for a rapidly evolving work environment.

    For his part, Dr. Khalid Ambusaidi, Director General of Vocational Colleges at the Ministry of Labor, reaffirmed Oman’s and ICESCO’s commitment to strengthening the role of education and vocational training in development, in line with Oman Vision 2040. Dr. Mahmood Al-Abri, Secretary-General of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, explained that the Ministry of Education in Oman has integrated technical and vocational education into the school education system, aligning with ICESCO’s approach to making vocational education a tool for achieving sustainable development goals.

    The Forum brought together over 100 experts and representatives from Oman and Gulf Cooperation Council countries, along with several international organizations. It featured workshops on the role of training institutions in supporting entrepreneurship, establishing and operating incubators, developing their programs and services, and discussions on teaching methods that foster entrepreneurial mindsets, impact assessment, and ways to enhance regional and international cooperation.

    ICESCO Publishes New Book on Arabic Language Teaching Featuring Contributions from 47 Researchers

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    The Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has published the book entitled “Research Papers of the First International Conference: Language Skills in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers – Challenges of Reality and Prospects for Development,” featuring the contributions of 47 researchers, representing 20 countries, who participated in the conference that ICESCO organized, in cooperation with Bursa State University, in Bursa, Türkiye, in February 2025.

    The two-volume publication, comprising 1,050 pages, includes 40 peer-reviewed academic papers authored by experts and university professors. It is a valuable reference in Arabic language teaching and skills for non-Arabic speakers. It aims at enriching scientific research in the field of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers and keeping pace with global trends in the development of curricula and teaching methods.

    The new book covers the following topics:

    • Successful strategies for teaching and learning language skills;
    • Analysis of language skills in Arabic textbooks for non-Arabic speakers;
    • Assessment of language skills;
    • Modern technologies in language skills teaching;
    • Problems related to language skills teaching.

    ICESCO provides the book for free download on its website at: https://icesco.org/bfk1

    ICESCO Director-General, Former Prime Minister of Mali Discuss Promotion of Peace and Security

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, H.E. Abdoulaye Idrissa Maïga, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Mali, at the Organization’s headquarters in Rabat. The meeting, which saw the presence of H.E. Salaheddine Mezouar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco, explored prospects for joint development initiatives in light of the security, educational, and human development challenges facing countries in the African Sahel region.

    During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed ICESCO’s steadfast commitment to promoting the values of peace, tolerance, and intercultural dialogue as core pillars of the Organization’s strategic vision. He highlighted several flagship initiatives implemented by ICESCO in this regard, including the award-winning “360° Peace” initiative, the Encyclopedia for Deconstructing Extremist Discourse developed in partnership with the Mohammadia League of Scholars in Morocco, the publication of ‘‘Ahmad Baba al-Timbukti: A Model of Civilizational Diplomacy in West Africa’’, and the Leadership Training Programme in Peace and Security (LTIPS), which has trained more than 180 young men and women from 68 countries, who were selected to serve as ICESCO’s Peace Ambassadors.

    For his part, Mr. Maïga expressed his appreciation for ICESCO’s efforts in fostering peace and security through education, science, and culture. He emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation with the Organization in initiatives aimed at achieving lasting peace and sustainable development in the Sahel region.

    At the close of the meeting, the two sides agreed to continue coordination on developing a joint initiative focused on peacebuilding and sustainability, contributing to regional and international efforts to support stability and development in the region.

    In attendance from ICESCO were Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General; Mr. Osama Heikal, Head of the Media and Communication Sector; Ambassador Khalid Fathalrahman, Head of the Center for Civilizational Dialogue; and Dr. Abdoulaye Al Maïga, expert at the Center for Civilizational Dialogue.

    Saudi Ambassador to Thailand Hosts Banquet in Honor of ICESCO Director-General

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    H.E. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Suhaibani, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Kingdom of Thailand, held a banquet in honor of Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), on Friday , 10 October 2025.

    The banquet was attended by His Eminence Sheikh Arun Boonchom, Sheikh of Islam of Thailand, a number of senior officials and ambassadors accredited to Bangkok, as well as university presidents and officials of cultural and educational institutions.

    In his remarks, Ambassador Al-Suhaibani welcomed Dr. AlMalik, commending his fruitful meetings during his official visit, especially with a number of parliamentary, academic and religious leaders in Thailand, which resulted in important understandings in the fields of education, culture, science, environment, and the holding of the Civilizational Dimensions Forum between Thailand and the Islamic world. This also includes the acceptance of the Speaker of Thailand Parliament to join ICESCO Goodwill Ambassadors as well as the prospect of proclaiming one of Thailand’s cities as the Culture Capital in the Islamic world in the coming years.

    For his part, Dr. AlMalik expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to HE the Ambassador for the generous invitation, warm reception and hospitality, commending the efforts of the Kingdom’s Embassy in strengthening ICESCO’s presence in Thailand and bridging the views between the Islamic world and the Kingdom of Thailand.

    The meeting concluded in a cordial atmosphere marked by mutual appreciation and a common desire to foster more fruitful cooperation between ICESCO and the cultural, scientific and educational institutions in Thailand, with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bangkok along with the embassies of the Islamic world countries.

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