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    Exhibition and Museum of Prophet’s Seerah to open at ICESCO Headquarters on July 25, 2022

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Muslim World League and the Mohammadia League of Scholars in the Kingdom of Morocco announced that Monday, 25 July 2022, will mark the opening of the Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, as part of the Celebration of Rabat as the Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022, under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, may Allah assist him.

    The three organizations made this statement in a press conference, held at ICESCO Headquarters, on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. The press conference featured remarks by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG); Sheikh Dr. Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League; and Dr. Ahmed Abbadi, Secretary-General of the Mohammadia League of Scholars, who gave detailed presentations on all aspects about the Exhibition and Museum.

    The press conference was opened with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by an address by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy DG, who welcomed the attendees and highlighted the importance of this major civilizational project and the significance of hosting it at ICESCO in 2022, the year of celebration of Rabat as Culture Capital in the Islamic World.

    In his address, Dr. AlMalik commended the strategic partnership between ICESCO, the Muslim World League, and the Mohammadia League of Scholars, which led to the organization of the Exhibition and Museum in its first sojourn outside of Al-Madinah AL-Munawarra, where it was first established under the generous patronage of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia, under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, may Allah preserve him, and the Crown Prince, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, may Allah preserve him.

    ICESCO DG added that the selection of the Kingdom of Morocco to be the first destination of the Exhibition and Museum outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reflects the special relations between the two countries, seizing the opportunity to express profound thanks to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him, for his royal patronage of this project.

    For his part, Dr. Ahmed Abbadi, Secretary-General of the Mohammadia League of Scholars, stated that the institutions that assume the responsibility of the publicizing and raising awareness of the Prophet’s Seerah have to keep up with technological advancements such as virtual reality and metaverse to be able to reach the targeted audience and promote younger generations’ interaction with this subject, especially that younger people spent the longest time following digital contents.

    In addition, Dr. Abbadi commended the tremendous efforts that the Muslim World League exerted to create and ensure the continuity of the Exhibition and Museum, and announced the organization of a presentation on monitoring mercy manifestations across the globe as part of the activities of the Exhibition.

    In his address, Sheikh Dr. Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, expressed his delight with the preparations to host the Exhibition and Museum, noting that the latter arrives from the holy land of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah to its first destination outside of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Rabat, Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022.

    Dr. Al-Issa also stated that the Exhibition capitalizes on modern technology to document and highlight the life of our Prophet (PBUH), which is the result of the collective efforts of a team of Seerah scholars. He added that the exhibition relies on an appealing style and approach to bring the Prophet’s Seerah closer to the public, and presents key information, civilizational values, and messages to redress misconceptions through soft power and refute unsupported claims through solid evidence.

    Afterward, a video was screened in the sections and collections of the Exhibition and Museum and featured the testimonies of several leaders and senior scholars in the Islamic world. The discussion was then opened where journalists and media outlets addressed their questions to the panel on the Exhibition’s goals and Rabat’s expectations from hosting this project.

    ICESCO Participates in an International Symposium on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education and the Labor Market

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    The Center of Strategic Foresight at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in an international symposium on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on academia and the labor market, organized by King Abdulaziz University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on May 30-31, 2022, to raise awareness on the importance of AI among faculty members and university students, and the need to incorporate the basic knowledge on AI in the curricula.

    During the symposium, Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of the Center of Strategic Foresight, gave a virtual lecture on the present and future of AI, wherein he stressed the great contribution of AI to achieving sustainable development goals, pointing out its great opportunities to facilitate digital transformation and reduce gaps between countries by providing universal access to information and knowledge.

    Dr. Hammami stressed that ICESCO accords special attention to foresight in its vision to anticipate future trends and explore the future of AI, which ICESCO Center of Strategic Foresight aims to promote by integrating artificial intelligence applications and technologies in all fields, contributing to the creation of a common global language and promoting the culture of foresight in Islamic world countries.

    He reviewed the Center’s major initiatives and projects, which consist of studies and research aimed at determining future trends to mobilize stakeholders, build fruitful partnerships, develop an “AI dictionary” aimed at introducing the basic concepts of artificial intelligence and its ethics, organizing seminars and conferences to discuss its developments and challenges, and cast light on the importance of promoting the concept of AI to build a better future, and present ideas and visions about the skills needed for the jobs of the future.

    ICESCO Participates in Conference on the UNESCO Convention against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property

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    The Culture and Communication Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the Conference on UNESCO 1970 Convention on Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property: Prospects and Challenges, held in Doha, State of Qatar.

    Dr. Osama Al Nahas, heritage expert, represented the Sector at the Conference, held on May 31, 2022, via videoconference. He delivered a presentation where he reviewed ICESCO’s efforts in safeguarding heritage in the Islamic world and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural property, noting the fast spread of this crime.

    He explained that illicit trafficking is not only a violation of human heritage and people’s identity but also a source of financing terrorist operations across the world, commending ICESCO’s efforts in this field, through the establishment of a special unit for legal assistance for the benefit of the Member States to recover their looted heritage and cultural property.

    He added that ICESCO has established an artificial intelligence unit as part of the components of the Islamic World Heritage Center to protect heritage sites and museums, as well as account for what has been looted and smuggled. He also referred to ICESCO’s organization of a conference in July 2020 on developing mechanisms to fight illicit trafficking in cultural property, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

    At the end of his presentation, he noted that ICESCO is preparing to hold an international conference, to develop more effective mechanisms to fight this crime, by enacting rigorous laws to confront the phenomenon of illicit trafficking of cultural property as well as strengthening and implementing relevant international agreements.

    ICESCO Regional Educational Center in Chad Hosts Training Session on Writing African Languages in Arabic Script

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    As part of the activities of ICESCO’s Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers for 2022, the “National Training Session on Writing African Languages in Arabic Script” kicked off at the headquarters of ICESCO Regional Educational Center in N’Djamena, capital of Chad, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The ten-day activity was organized in cooperation between ICESCO, its Regional Educational Center in Chad, the Ministry of National Education and Civic Promotion in Chad, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the Yusuf Al-Khalifa Center for Writing Languages in Arabic Script.

    The opening ceremony was chaired by Dr. Saleh Bourma Ali, Secretary of State at the Chadian Ministry of National Education and Civic Promotion, in the presence of ICESCO representative Mr. Adel Bouraoui, Advisor to the Director-General for External Centers and University Chairs on Arabic Language, Dr. Ali Mohamed Qamar, Director of ICESCO Regional Educational Center in Chad, and Dr. Ashraf Mohamed, representative of the Yusuf Al-Khalifa Center at the International University of Africa (IUA).

    In his address, Mr. Bouraoui reviewed the main components of ICESCO’s new vision, emphasizing that the computerization of Arabic Script-based African languages has become a key priority to keep pace with technological and digital advances in areas of production and development.

    The training session benefits thirty (30) Chadian education professionals specializing in Arabic studies and features various presentations on African languages written in the Arabic script, their linguistics, their phonetic symbols adopted by ICESCO, and their teaching methods. The activity also includes practical training on the use of computers for writing African languages.

    Dr. Ashraf Mohamed and Professor Mubarak Mohamed, experts from IUA in The Sudan, and the Chadian education expert, Dr. Suleiman Ibrahim, supervise the activity, while Dr. Ali Mohamed Qamar, Director of ICESCO Regional Educational Center in Chad, is responsible for organizational oversight.

    Intellectual meeting at ICESCO Headquarters, Different reading of the book “Hadi Al-Oshaq”

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    The Headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in Rabat, hosted an intellectual meeting on the book “Hadi Al-Oshaq,” written by Dr. Al-Tohamy Al-Harraq, to introduce the mystical and artistic experience of his mentor, Sheikh Abdellatif Benmansour, one of the masters of Sufi Samaa and music in the Kingdom of Morocco, with the participation of a host of researchers, writers and music composers.

    The meeting, held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, falls within the activities of the celebration of Rabat, Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022, and within the framework of ICESCO’s efforts to introduce and promote the rich intangible heritage of Muslim countries, where the arts of Madih and Samaa are part of this unique authentic heritage.

    The meeting began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, then a general presentation by Dr. Saber Moulay Ahmed, Expert at ICESCO Center for Civilizational Dialogue, wherein he indicated that the book “Hadi Al-Oshaq” highlights a great figure and mentor in the fields of Madih, Samaa and authentic culture. Afterward, Dr. Al-Tohamy Al-Harraq, writer and researcher in Sufi thought and music, emphasized that his book is an expression of gratitude to his mentor, Sheikh Abdellatif Benmansour, praising his talent and strong memory, his memorization of the Qur’an, and his rare knowledge of its verses, which contributed to his unique achievements in the field of Sufi art and music.

    Dr. Al-Harraq added that Benmansour had a unique musical and literary knowledge base, as he composed more than a thousand tunes and presided over several Madih performances.

    Dr. Nabil ben Abdeljalil, researcher and music composer, presented scientific and academic insights into the theoretical concepts of the book, which adopted an approach that analyzes the personality of the late Benmansour and explained the concepts related to Sufi music, the method of performance, rhythm, Madih, Samaa and Mizan a’Durj.

    Dr. Abdelaziz Baya, researcher in Moroccan literature and Sufism, highlighted that the book “Hadi Al-Oshaq” is an opportunity to introduce and remind the world of the originality of the Moroccan civilization.

    In his address, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), thanked Dr. Al-Harraq and welcomed the participants to discuss an outstanding book in the field of music and art. “We celebrate and review the key ideas and values depicted in the book, particularly loyalty, which is very valuable because it recognizes the fulfilments of Sheikh Benmansour in the arts of Madih and Samaa.

    Dr. AlMalik presented a shield to Dr. Al-Harraq in appreciation of his efforts to preserve the heritage of the art of Samaa, while Dr. Al-Harraq presented a collection of his books to ICESCO DG.

    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy DG of ICESCO, indicated that the Organization holds this meeting as a house of expertise, which strives to protect and document the tangible and intangible cultural heritage, adding that Benmansour had composed over a thousand tunes.

    After that, the floor was open for discussion and questions before Dr. Al-Harraq and his group presented a musical interlude from the musical heritage of the late Sheikh Benmansour.

    ICESCO Director-General meets Speaker of House of Councillors of Kingdom of Morocco

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Mr. Naam Miyara, Speaker of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, and together they explored prospects of cooperation between the two institutions in areas of common interest.

    At the beginning of the meeting, held on, Tuesday, May 31, at the headquarters of the House of Councillors in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik expressed his appreciation for the sustained support of the Kingdom of Morocco to ICESCO, under the wise leadership of King Mohammed VI, may Allah preserve him. He added that this meeting is part of ICESCO’s open-door policy.

    The DG highlighted ICESCO’s efforts within the realm of its competence and the programs and activities it implements in cooperation with its Member States’ competent authorities, stressing that the Organization is keen to promote cooperation with the Moroccan House of Councillors.
    For his part, Mr. Naam Miyara commented on the key role ICESCO plays in promoting cooperation in the Islamic world, stating his keenness to support its initiatives in the fields of education, culture, and heritage preservation.

    In addition, the House Speaker reaffirmed that the current strategy aims to render the House of Councillors a platform for public dialogue and plural societal discussion addressing issues that concern citizens, notably education and training.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed to set out an institutional mechanism for cooperation between ICESCO and the House in areas of common interest.

    The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy DG, and Ms. Amira Fadel, Head of the Sector of Partnerships and International Cooperation.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives KAF President

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Lyeo Woon-ki, President of the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), to discuss prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and the Foundation in the areas of youth training, capacity-building and entrepreneurship.

    During the meeting at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the key components of the Organization’s vision and action strategy, which adopts an open-door approach to all stakeholders to establish partnerships for the benefit of Member States in its fields of action. The DG further stressed that ICESCO accords special importance to the African continent, through its constructive partnerships in the areas of social and economic development, capacity-building of women, girls and youth, training in leadership for peace and security, and promoting entrepreneurship.

    He mentioned ICESCO’s most important initiatives, programs and activities launched and implemented since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, in cooperation with several donor institutions and in coordination with the competent authorities in the Member States, to address the negative repercussions of the pandemic, especially in the fields of education, science and culture.

    For his part, Mr. Lyeo Woon-ki, commended ICESCO’s roles, its support to its Member States in its fields of competence, and the particular importance the organization accords to youth capacity-building. He reviewed the implemented KAF activities in the African continent.

    He also underscored that the meeting is a great opportunity to build fruitful cooperation between KAF and ICESCO, based on innovative pioneering programs that are being implemented, to strengthen the roles of young people, provide them with future skills and improve their conditions in the African continent, to contribute to achieving sustainable development for their countries.

    Reviewing latest arrangements for hosting the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah at ICESCO

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    A press conference to be held tomorrow to announce opening day of the Exhibition and Museum

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Muslim World League and the Mohammadia League of Scholars in the Kingdom of Morocco held a meeting to review the latest arrangements for hosting the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah at ICESCO Headquarters. This major project will be organized under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, may Allah assist him, as part of the Celebration of Rabat as the Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022.

    The meeting, held yesterday May 30, 2022, at ICESCO Headquarters, brought together Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-Genera (DG); Sheikh Dr. Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League; and Dr. Ahmed Abbadi, Secretary-General of the Mohammadia League of Scholars.

    At the beginning of the meeting, the parties expressed their gratefulness to His Majesty, King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him, for his high patronage and support for hosting this major project and facilitating related measures and procedures.

    In addition, the officials took stock of the setups and the ongoing preparations to host the Exhibition at ICESCO and agreed on the organizational procedures for hosting this major civilizational project.

    The parties agreed to hold a press conference at ICESCO tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, where Dr. AlMalik, Dr. Al-Issa and Dr. Abbadi will address the details of the Exhibition and the Museum and announce its opening day to visitors.

    The International Exhibition and Museum of Prophet’s Seerah, which is based in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, receives the special attention and high patronage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, may Allah preserve him, and the Crown Prince, HRH Prince Mohamed bin Salman, may Allah preserve him. The Exhibition seeks to highlight the message of Islam which promotes justice, peace, mercy, tolerance, coexistence and moderation, based on the Holy Quran, the Noble Sunnah and Islamic history. The Exhibition employs advanced technology to give visitors a real-life experience of the Seerah and historical events.

    ICESCO Takes Part in African-Arab Forum on Innovation and Investment in Health and Environment

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    The Social and Human Sciences Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the third day of the first African-Arab Forum on Innovation and Investment in Health and the Environment. The forum is organized by Yenda Africa, in partnership with Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakesh, the Kingdom of Morocco, Helite Group, and Ecology Media Group, under the theme: “The Environmental and Social Stakes of Health Crises: Can Health and Environmental Sovereignty be Achieved in Africa and the Arab World?”

    Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Social and Human Sciences Sector, moderated a discussion on “Innovative Healthcare Solutions: Regional and International Cooperation,” with the participation of specialists from Africa, the Arab world and Europe. “The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the importance of placing human needs and welfare at the core of policies and programmes within a comprehensive, multisectoral approach,” noted the ICESCO official at the outset of the discussion.

    In his intervention, Mr. Jamal Eddine El Aloua, Secretary-General of the National Commission for Education, Science and Culture in the Kingdom of Morocco, emphasized the “Countering COVID-19 Effects through Support to Innovation and Entrepreneurship among Women and Youth” Project, implemented by ICESCO in partnership with Alwaleed Philanthropies in ten (10) African countries, including the Kingdom of Morocco. He noted that this innovative initiative has empowered youth and women and promoted entrepreneurship among them, thus contributing to combating the negative effects of the pandemic.

    The session also featured an exhibition of the disinfection and prevention materials that were produced as part of the project.

    ICESCO Organizes Training Session in Kenya on Writing African Languages in Arabic Script

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    The Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a training session in the Republic of Kenya on, “Writing African Languages in Arabic Script.” The training session is organized in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the International University of Africa (IUA), through Youssef Al-Khalifa Center for Writing Languages in Arabic Script in the Sudan, the Najaah Islamic Institute in Malindi, and Al-Munawwarah College in Mombasa.

    The opening session of this ten-day training session was held on Saturday, 22 May 2022, and saw the participation of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Badawi, Director of the Najaah Islamic Institute in Malindi, Dr. Abdulah Abu Bakr Al-Kahtib, Dean of Al-Munawwarah College, and Dr. Babiker Qadri Mari, Director of Yusuf Al-Khalifa Center.

    Following the opening session, Ms. Rajae El Hakkouni, Program Assistant at the ICESCO Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, gave an address where she highlighted ICESCO’s new orientation about encouraging African communities to write their local languages in Arabic script.

    The session benefits more than 40 trainees enrolled in various educational institutions specializing in Islamic and Arabic studies in the Republic of Kenya. The training session is overseen by Dr. Saber Abdullah, Director of the Training Department at IUA, and Dr. Mubwar Ali, a local expert specializing in the Arabic language.

    The training session is organized as part of the cooperation agreement between ICESCO, IsDB and IUA.