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    Information Day on “International Professional Teaching Certification” held in Egypt in Preparation for Project Launch Next Saturday

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held an information day on international professional teaching certification in Cairo on Thursday, on 14 December 2023, in partnership with the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture, the Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education and King Saud University of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of the final preparations for implementing the first phase of the project, to be launched next Saturday in the Greater Cairo Region.


    The information day saw the participation of Dr. Reda Hegazi, the Egyptian Minister of Education and Technical Education, Dr. Reem Derbala, the project coordinator from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Dr. Mohammed Al-Natheer, a representative of King Saud University, as well as Mahmoud Abdullah Khedr, a representative of the Board of Trustees of Saleh Abdullah Kamel Humanitarian Foundation, in addition to 60 trainers from the two ministries.

    In his address, Dr. Reda Hegazi stressed the importance of international certifications in promoting quality in education and motivating teachers to achieve excellence. He also highlighted the role of education in training people to use modern technologies and adapt to the constant changes in different areas of development.

    for his part, Mr. Mohamed Hedi Shili, Head of ICESCO Legal Affairs and International Standards Department, stated that the project aims to train qualified teachers and deliver international professional certifications with the view of enabling educational practitioners to efficiently discharge their duties internationally. He further reiterated ICESCO’s commitment to implement the project in a number of its Member States, noting its unwavering support for them in its areas of expertise, notably in SDGs achievement and capacity building.

    The International Professional Teaching Certification Project is part of the MoU signed between ICESCO, the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Saleh Kamel Humanitarian Foundation to train 2000 teachers from different governorates and provide them with the necessary competencies to develop and achieve the objectives of educational curricula.

    The first phase of the project, to be officially launched next Saturday, will benefit 120 teachers, aged between 30 and 45, in the Greater Cairo Region, who were selected under international standards of excellence, efficiency, ability to change, and technology literacy.

    ICESCO Calls on Specialists to Contribute with Research Works to the Conference on Dictionary and its uses in Teaching Arabic

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) invites researchers, university professors, institutes, research centers, and postgraduate students to contribute to scientific research in one of the five themes of its international conference, “Dictionary and its Uses in Teaching Arabic for Native and Non-Native Speakers: Evaluation and Development,” due to be held at its headquarters, in Rabat, on May 22-23, 2024, in cooperation with the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, affiliated with the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in the State of Qatar.
    The conference’s themes, one of which each participant must address, include:

    • Approaches to the relationship of dictionaries to language teaching
    • Traditional dictionaries and their educational uses for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers
    • Standards for developing an Arabic dictionary aimed educationally at Arabic and non-Arabic speakers
    • The Doha Historical Dictionary and the prospects for its educational uses for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers
    • Contemporary dictionaries and their educational uses for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers
      Participants are required to meet several requirements in the submitted research works, namely:
    • The research must be original, prepared specifically for the conference, and has never been partially or completely published in any publishing medium, or presented at a conference.
    • The research must be submitted fully, provided that its total words range between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including footnotes and references.
    • A summary of the researcher’s scientific biography in Arabic, in about 70 words, should be attached to the research
      Persons wishing to participate must send their research to mujam.con@gmail.com, no later than 10 March 2024. The selected research works will be contacted no later than March 31, 2024. The conference concept note and participation form are accessible via: https://icesco.org/g57n

    A scientific jury will evaluate the submitted research works and select the winner to participate in the international conference, in May 2024. The winning research will be published in the conference book.

    ICESCO Training Session on Strategic Foresight and Building Young Leaderships Concludes Proceedings in Muscat

    The Training Session on Strategic Foresight and Building Young Leaderships concluded its proceedings in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The session was organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of Oman, represented in the Omani National Commission for Education, Science and Culture, and Oman Youth Centre.

    During the two-day session, Dr. Kais Hammami, Head of ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight, session supervisor, highlighted the significance of foresight in building a better future, calling for capitalizing on this tool to identify and prepare for the factors of change. He added that foresight is a multi-faceted approach that relies on economic, social and planning theories.

    The session benefited a number of Omani young people and featured theoretical and practical components with the aim of developing participants’ strategic foresight skills, introducing them to the latest concepts and mechanisms in the field and promoting the culture of anticipation and foresight as a key element in decision-making and planning. It also aimed to build a shared vision of the future, train the youth to be responsible for attaining their future aspirations, and provide them with strategic foresight concepts, terminology, principles and major methodologies.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives Ambassador of Türkiye to Rabat

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with H.E. Mustafa İlker Kılıç, ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Kingdom of Morocco, to explore prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and Türkiye in the fields of education, science, and culture.

    At the outset of the meeting, held on Tuesday, 5 December 2023, at ICESCO headquarters in the presence of a host of heads of sectors at the Organization, Dr. AlMalik congratulated H.E. İlker Kılıç on assuming the position of Türkiye’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, wishing him success in his mission.

    Dr. AlMalik reviewed the main lines of the Organization’s vision and strategic orientations, its programs and projects geared towards capacity-building of youth and women, instilling the values of coexistence and civilizational dialogue, as well as encouraging investments in the fields of technology, innovation, artificial intelligence and space sciences. Moreover, Dr. AlMalik noted that ICESCO held several projects with Turkish institutions in space sciences and teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers.

    For his part, the Turkish Ambassador expressed his keenness to develop cooperation between ICESCO and various Turkish institutions in the fields of education, science and culture, and the Embassy’s readiness to coordinate and facilitate communication between the Organization and the competent bodies.

    Following the meeting, H.E. İlker Kılıç took a tour to the different pavilions and sections of the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, currently housed at ICESCO headquarters in partnership with the Islamic World League, and the Mohammedia League of Scholars.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives the Ambassador of China in Rabat

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with H.E. Mr. Li Changlin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Morocco, to explore prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and several Chinese institutions in the fields of education, science, and culture.

    At the outset of the meeting, held on Monday, 4 December 2023, at ICESCO Headquarters, Dr. AlMalik noted the success of the Silk Road International Conference, organized by ICESCO in partnership with the Institute of Silk Road Strategy Studies (ISRSS) of the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU). The Conference witnessed high-level participation of officials, professors and experts in the field.

    Dr. AlMalik reviewed the main lines of the Organization’s vision and strategic orientations, founded on openness and cooperation with all, to benefit its Member States and Muslim communities worldwide and promote communication between countries and the Islamic world, allowing non-member States to join as observers.

    Moreover, Dr. AlMalik underscored ICESCO’s efforts to shape and develop the skills of youth across all fields through its initiatives and programs, encourage them to delve into space sciences, modern technology, and entrepreneurship and promote dialogue and tolerance to build the societies we want and contribute to sustainable development.

    For his part, the Chinese Ambassador lauded ICESCO for its efforts in its areas of expertise, noting the importance of this meeting to discuss future cooperation programs between ICESCO and various Chinese bodies in the fields of education, science and culture, thus bringing China and the Islamic world together.

    ICESCO and Shanghai International Studies University hold International Silk Road Conference

    The headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in Rabat, hosted the International Silk Road Conference, organized by ICESCO in partnership with the Institute of Silk Road Strategic Studies for Shanghai International Studies University, in China. The event witnessed a high-level participation of officials and ambassadors, as well as international experts and professors from several prestigious universities to present an ambitious and realistic vision of the new Silk Road.

    The conference kicked off on Monday (December 4, 2023), with a general introduction by Ambassador Khalid Fathalrahman, Director of ICESCO Center for Civilizational Dialogue. Afterward, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, gave an address, wherein he stressed that the historic Silk Road demonstrates that China and the Chinese people have a longstanding heritage of will and intelligence in human interaction, as it stands as a witness to the rise and fall of many global powers, and constituted a pivotal link between different cultures and civilizations.

    Moreover, Dr. AlMalik underscored the historical role of the Silk Road in facilitating stable commercial transactions that led to the development of political, economic and cultural relations between the Silk Road countries, stressing that the Hajj Road is an extension of the Silk Road in propagating culture and spreading the morals of peaceful exchanges, which ICESCO is seeking to revive through its joint project with the Saudi Ministry of Culture.

    ICESCO Director-General added that China is taking the initiative once again through Chinese President Xi Jinping’s announcement of the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, noting that the conference comes within the framework of forward-looking and open civilizational dialogue, and affirms that the Islamic world and China share large areas of interest more than they differences they have.

    In his address, Mr. Li Changlin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Morocco, stressed that the historic Silk Road was not limited to trade exchange, it also included cultural and civilizational interactions, noting that the conference is an opportunity to open dialogue and discussion on topics that would strengthen the Belt and Road Initiative, and enhance communication and cooperation between participating countries.

    In her intervention, Dr. Ma Lirong, Dean of the Institute of Silk Road Strategic Studies, reviewed the Institute’s efforts on the Silk Road and the Belt and Road Initiative, and the research and academic cooperation between the Institute and many organizations and institutions in the Islamic world.

    The first working session, titled ‘New Silk Road and Chinese-African Relations,’ brought together international experts from Turkey, China and Morocco, followed by a session on the Silk Road’s cultural ties, which saw rich discussions between university professors and experts from Uzbekistan, Qatar and Morocco, in addition to a session on the travelogues of Ibn Battuta and the cultural exchange between the Islamic world and China.

    Three Winning Technological Projects at close of ICESCO’s Youth Training Program in Azerbaijan

    At the close of its program for training youth in creating and developing small projects in the field of technology and innovation, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announced the three winning teams among 12 teams and 90 participants in the Republic of Azerbaijan, one of the ten beneficiary countries of this Program. The program is implemented by ICESCO’s Science and Technology Sector in Azerbaijan in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, the “New Space Innovation” incubator, and Kapital Bank.

    During the close meeting in Baku, the participants pitched their technological projects before a jury consisting of Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Advisor to ICESCO Science and Technology Sector, along with several experts from the Ministry of Culture, Kapital Bank, the “New Space Innovation” incubator, and a host of international investors.
    At the end of this meeting, the three winning projects were announced, respectively: “Documood”, a cloud platform for creating and signing legal contracts. “Snack Pack”, a project that allows hotels and restaurants to sell surplus food and reduce food waste, and “Agroefficient”, a project on contributing to agricultural efficiency and rationalization of water resources through the use of “hydrogel” technology.

    The Program is part of ICESCO’s strategy of supporting startups in the field of innovation and technology in Member States. It was implemented in 10 Islamic countries in its first edition in 2022 and will be implemented in 10 other countries by the end of 2023.

    ICESCO Director General receives the First Lady of the Republic of the Gambia

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Ms. Fatoumata Bah Barrow, First Lady of the Republic of the Gambia, and her accompanying delegation, during her visit to ICESCO Headquarters, on Friday, December 1, 2023, to take part in the opening of the 6th edition of the Pioneering Women Oscar.

    At the outset of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik welcomed the First Lady to ICESCO and reviewed the main aspects of the Organization’s vision and strategic orientations, as well as its activities, programs and initiatives, particularly on capacity building and skills development for women and girls, stressing that they are top priority at ICESCO given their essential role in the development of societies throughout the Islamic world.

    For her part, the First Lady of the Republic of the Gambia commended ICESCO’s efforts in developing the fields of education, science and culture in its Member States, expressing her willingness to strengthen cooperation between ICESCO and the Gambia in the implementation of joint programs and projects to support and develop basic education and combat school dropout among girls.

    After the meeting, Dr. AlMalik took Ms. Fatoumata Bah Barrow on a tour of ICESCO Headquarters, where she learned about the Organization’s working mechanisms, its major programs and projects, and the development and modernization of its organizational structure.

    Afterward, the First Lady of The Gambia visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, currently housed at ICESCO Headquarters, as part of a strategic partnership with the Muslim World League (MWL) and the Mohammadia League of Scholar.

    ICESCO hosts the launch of the sixth edition of the Women Pioneering Oscar

    The headquarters of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted the opening of the sixth edition of the Women Pioneering Oscar, organized by Cultures Without Borders Association, in collaboration with ICESCO, the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, and the Wilaya of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Region of the Kingdom of Morocco.

    The event celebrated female leaders in Africa and drew the participation of high-profile figures, including prominent women, officials, experts, specialists, and representatives from various civil society organizations.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, started his opening remark by welcoming Ms. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, First Lady of the Republic of the Gambia, as the guest of honor of this edition. Dr. Almalik affirmed that the empowerment of women and the pursuit of gender balance have consistently stood at the forefront of values essential for forming the foundation of Islamic civilization. Furthermore, he emphasized that achieving sustainable development, peace, and prosperity in societies is challenging unless the rights and well-being of women are secured comprehensively across all facets of life.

    Dr. AlMalik pointed out that the Women Pioneering Oscar is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and success stories of women, highlighting that ICESCO’s commitment to advancing women goes beyond mere rhetoric, it is a deeply rooted conviction actively put into practice. Moreover, he stressed ICESCO’s dedication to empowering women and girls and prioritizing their issues, as demonstrated by the Year of Women 2021, enhancing their contribution to building thriving societies. He also provided an overview of key programs launched and implemented by ICESCO in the fields of education, science, and culture for the benefit of women.

    In her address, the First Lady of the Gambia expressed her joy at participating in the opening of the Women Pioneering Oscar and outlined prominent programs and initiatives she oversaw in supporting women, and children, improving their living conditions, and encouraging the education of girls in the Gambia.

    Ms. Naïma Badaoui, President of Cultures Without Borders Association, affirmed that the sixth edition of the Women Pioneering Oscar aims to strengthen South-South cooperation and underscore the central role of African women in development.

    Following the remarks, Ms. Badaoui presented an honorary shield to the ICESCO Director-General in appreciation of the Organization’s contributions to supporting women’s issues, empowerment, and enhancing their status in society.

    Additionally, she presented another honorary shield to the First Lady of The Gambia, acknowledging her tireless efforts in supporting women and children.

    Subsequently, three scientific sessions were held, discussing topics related to women’s contribution to health, the interplay between women’s rights and family matters, and the role of university education in cultivating women’s leadership capacities.

    ICESCO Launches Contest to Select and Publish the Best Graphic-Story Script on School Bullying

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) calls on literati, writers and amateur writers for children and adolescents to submit their graphic-story scripts on school bullying. A jury of multidisciplinary experts will evaluate the participating scripts and select the best ones to be published in a special edition after preparing the appropriate graphics.

    The story scripts aim to raise awareness and help teachers to better understand and support children in their experiences of school bullying while reinforcing the prevention mechanisms within education institutes.

    Persons wishing to participate are invited to submit their story scripts in Arabic, English, or French via the following email shs@icesco.org, no later than December 30, 2023, while meeting the requirements detailed below:
     A curriculum vitae including a brief description of the author, including the postal address, telephone number, and email in addition to their literary writings;
     The story script must be original and never published elsewhere or considered simultaneously for submission or publication by other parties;
     The story script must match the aims and scope of the contest’s concept note, accessible via the following link, https://icesco.org/b1lg;
     The story script should serve as a guide, designed to help teachers and families better support children with experiences of school bullying;
     The number of balloons or bubbles, featuring speeches, mood and tone, emotions, figurative language, and puns, if any, is limited between 150 to 200 balloons or bubbles.

    Following the assessment conducted by the jury, ICESCO will contact the winning story author to sign a copyright agreement to prepare the appropriate story graphics and publish it in a special edition.