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    ICESCO Extends Nomination Deadline for its Young Professionals Programme 2022

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announces the extension of the nomination deadline for the first edition of the Young Professionals Programme until April 30, 2022.
    This decision came in response to the phone calls and emails that young people from the Islamic world have sent the Programme Management, requesting more time to prepare the required documents and fulfill the Programme’s conditions of participation. Given this strong turnout, ICESCO decided to extend the nomination period until the end of April instead of April 15.

    ICESCO’s Young Professionals Programme falls within the framework of the Organization’s new vision and action strategy, which are based on adopting the visions of young people, building their capacities and developing their leadership and professional skills to contribute to building a generation characterized by the sense of responsibility and professionalism envisioning to modernize the fields of education, science and culture in Muslim countries.
    The nominees desiring to participate in ICESCO Young Professionals Programme for 2022 must:

    • Hold the nationality of one of ICESCO Member States;
    • Be less than 35 years old at the date of the announcement of nomination;
    • Hold at least a BA degree, or its equivalent, in the fields of education, science and culture, and fields related to ICESCO’s action.
    • Be proficient in at least one of the three working languages of ICESCO (Arabic, English and French).
      To join the Programme, nominees must fill in and send the registration form to ICESCO before April 30, 2022, along with their CVs either in Arabic, English or French; copies of their academic diplomas (at least a BA degree); a copy of the ID card or passport; a copy of the birth certificate and a personal photo. Candidates will be invited to conduct remote written tests and interviews.

    For more information on how to apply for the Programme as well as its conditions, benefits and privileges, and the registration form, please visit the link below: http://www.icesco.org/?p=29534
    Those interested can also send their inquiries to the following e-mail: hr@icesco.org

    ICESCO and Egyptian Ministry of Environment Explore Cooperation Prospects

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Egyptian Minister of Environment, explored prospects of cooperation between ICESCO and the Arab Republic of Egypt in the fields of environment protection and promotion of the climate culture. The two parties also discussed ICESCO’s participation in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, which will be hosted by Egypt in November 2022, in Sharm El-Sheikh.

    At the beginning of the meeting, held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Environmental Cultural and Educational Center, “Cairo House,” Dr. AlMalik congratulated the Egyptian Minister on the selection of Egypt as the organizer of COP27, stating that this selection reflects the great appreciation of the Egyptian efforts to protect the environment and address climate change. He also stressed ICESCO’s keenness to take part in COP27 and cooperate with the Egyptian Ministry of Environment in areas of common interest.

    In the same vein, the Director-General highlighted the Organization’s key programs in the field of environment, noting that ICESCO seeks to promote a positive climate action plan in the Member States to build a green future and promote innovative solutions and concepts to protect the environment through supporting the creation of smart, sustainable and resilient cities. He added that ICESCO also works towards building capacities in the field of environmental technologies, fostering the use of green technology to address the impact of climate change on various sectors and promoting scientific research and international cooperation in environmental fields.

    For her part, the Egyptian Minister commended ICESCO’s roles and reaffirmed the Ministry’s readiness to cooperate with the Organization in the field of environment protection, extending the invitation to ICESCO to set up a pavilion in the Green Zone at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.

    The meeting discussed proposals for cooperation between ICESCO and the Ministry in several fields, including the inscription of Egyptian natural heritage on the Islamic World Heritage List and the integration of the youth in awareness-raising programs and activities on the importance of environment protection. The two parties also agreed to hold expert meetings to develop joint programs and activities.

    ICESCO and Ain Shams University Hold Training Session on Using Modern Technologies in Heritage in Cairo

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    On Tuesday (April 12, 2022) a training session on the use of modern technologies and artificial intelligence applications in documenting heritage kicked off in Cairo. The session is organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with Ain Shams University in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

    The training session, which is supervised by experts in this field, is organized as part of the celebration of Cairo as Culture Capital in the Islamic World and ICESCO’s vision and strategic orientation to benefit from modern technologies in all its activities and following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between ICESCO, Ain Shams University and the German Philipps University of Marburg for cooperation in the protection of heritage
    The training aims to build the capacities of heritage professionals, including architects, archeologists and restorers working in the specialized institutions in Egypt, as well as masters and doctoral researchers in heritage.

    During the session, the trainees will document a heritage building using the latest digital technologies in the field, such as photogrammetry, laser scanning devices, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality.

    ICESCO was represented in the session by Dr. Osama Al Nahhas, heritage expert in the Culture and Communication sector, who prepared the session and participated in its implementation.

    ICESCO and Egyptian Ministry of Culture Launch Turathy Photography Competition

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, represented by the National Organization for Civilization Coordination, announced the launch of the “Turathy Photography Competition” intending to encourage photographers in the Islamic world to creatively monitor and document heritage buildings and areas in Cairo and other cities in the ICESCO Member States.

    The Competition, which is part of the activities of the Celebration of Cairo, Culture Capital in the Islamic World, is divided into two sections; the first is the heritage of Cairo, which is open to photographers and all those interested from the Arab Republic of Egypt. The second section is the heritage of the cities of the Islamic world, which is open to photographers from the other ICESCO Member States. In each section, the prize money of the competition is set as follows:
    First winner: one thousand five hundred dollars,
    Second winner: one thousand dollars,
    Third winner: seven hundred and fifty dollars,
    Fourth winner: five hundred dollars.

    The competition aims to rediscover the architectural heritage and shed light on the aesthetic value of architecture. It encourages photographers to aim their lenses at the architectural heritage of the Organization’s Member States and capture its splendor and details to create artistic photographs that highlight its civilizational dimension. Photographers are encouraged to lay particular emphasis on heritage sites and areas that reflect the distinguished architectural styles of a particular era, spontaneous architecture in a local environment or one that is unique and rare, buildings and sites relating to national history, historical milestones and personalities, as well as unique urban areas of outstanding value.

    The conditions of participation in the competition are as follows:

    • The entry must be relevant to the competition’s theme and sections.
    • Each entrant is allowed to submit a maximum of three photographs.
    • Members of the organizing parties or jury are not allowed to participate in the competition.
    • Submitted photographs must not have already won this or any other competition.
    • The submitted photograph must be in high-quality resolution of no less than 300 PPI, in JPG format, with a 12 quality, in RGB colors, using an sRGB profile, with a size of no less than 20 cm x 30 cm, and with each photograph size not exceeding 25 MB.
    • Photographs may be technically improved by resetting their contrast, colors or lighting to ensure without introducing any changes to their content.
    • Photographs containing written text or signatures cannot be accepted.
    • Each entrant is allowed to participate in just one of the competition’s sections.

    For participation, entrants must fill in the special registration and participation form via the link below:
    www.urbanharmony.org/turathy2022.html
    Entries must be attached to an email and directed to the following email addresses: turathy@urbanharmony.org turathy444@gmail.com
    The entrant will receive a confirmation of receipt in their email.

    ICESCO Director-General Visits Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), visited the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, Egypt, which is one of the largest Islamic museums in the world. He was received by Dr. Mamdouh Hassan Othman, DG of the Museum.

    During his tour of the Museum’s exhibition halls, Dr. AlMalik listened to a presentation on the Museum’s collections, which include about 100,000 Islamic artifacts from different eras and regions.

    The visit, made on Tuesday (April 12, 2022), is part of Dr. Al-Malik’s visit to Cairo to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Celebration of Cairo, Culture Capital in the Islamic World. Dr. Al-Malik was impressed by the Museum’s collection of artifacts from Egypt and other regions inside and outside the Islamic world, such as China, India and many other countries.

    ICESCO Director-General Meets with LAS Secretary-General

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of the Arab States (LAS), today Wednesday 13 April 2022, at the headquarters of the League’s General Secretariat in Cairo.

    During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed the Organization’s keenness to promote cooperation with the League as well as with its various bodies, notably the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). The Director-General noted that ICESCO and ALECSO enjoy great cooperation, stating that they hold an annual meeting to coordinate joint visions and plans and follow up on the implementation of the trilateral cooperation program between ICESCO and ALECSO and the Arab Bureau of Education of the Gulf States (ABEGS).

    For his part, the Secretary-General expressed his delight to hold this meeting, commending ICESCO’s roles in service of the Islamic world.

    At the close of the meeting, Mr. Aboul Gheit presented his two books, “Shahadati”, and “Shahidun Ala Al-Harbi wa Salam” to Dr. Al-Malik, who in turn presented the Secretary-General with ICESCO’s Shield.

    Launching Faisal Book Fair as Part of Celebrating Cairo as Culture Capital in Islamic World

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Dr. Enas Abdel Dayem, Egyptian Culture Minister, and Major General Ahmed Rashid, Governor of Giza, launched on Tuesday evening, April 12, 2022, the 10th edition of Faisal Book Fair and the cultural and artistic activities accompanying the Fair within the framework of the celebration of Cairo as Culture Capital in the Islamic world.

    The Fair, organized by the Egyptian General Book Authority, headed by Dr. Haitham Al-Hajj Ali, head of the authority, is held on an area of 3,000 square meters on King Faisal Street in Giza Governorate, with the participation of 33 publishing houses, including sectors of the Ministry of Culture, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Ministry of Endowments and Dar Al Maaref. The Azbakeya Wall also participates with two libraries and several private publishing houses. The Fair includes a pavilion for the “Your Culture Is Your Book” initiative, which offers books at cheap prices starting from one Egyptian pound to twenty pounds, as well as all the magazines and series issued by the Egyptian Book Authority.

    After the tour of the Book Fair pavilions, ICESCO DG, the Minister of Culture and the Governor of Giza attended a performance by the children of the El Shams Band for persons with special needs, led by the artist Wafaa Al-Hakim affiliated with the Theater House of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. The band succeeded in attracting the attention of the audience, who interacted with its songs.

    They also inspected an exhibition of rare historical documents that narrate part of the biography of the ancient city of Cairo, on the occasion of the celebration of Cairo as Culture Capital in the Islamic world, by the General Authority for National Library and Archives headed by Dr. Nevin Moussa along with several drawing and traditional crafts workshops and a special corner for VR glasses to display children’s stories. They also attended a performance of the traditional skirt by the little girl, Toqa, with special needs from the National Center for Child Culture.

    ICESCO and Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports Explore Cooperation Prospects

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and together they explored cooperation prospects between the Organization and the Ministry in coordination with the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture in areas related to youth and sports for sustainable development.

    The meeting was held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Cairo, and brought together ICESCO delegation accompanying the DG along with officials and heads of various sectors at the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports. During the meeting, the two parties reaffirmed their keenness to build effective cooperation through the implementation of programmes with a tangible impact in areas of common interest. These include building youth capacity and empowering them to overcome future challenges and supporting entrepreneurship in the fields of innovation, artificial intelligence and new technologies.

    The two parties then reviewed, respectively, the key thrusts of their action strategy as well as the major programmes they are implementing and the objectives thereof.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed on sustaining communication and establishing a task team in charge of proposing programmes and activities that will be jointly implemented by ICESCO and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

    ICESCO Director-General Meets with Cairo Governor

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Maj. Gen. Khalid Abdel Aal, Governor of Cairo, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the headquarters of the Governorate in Cairo.

    At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. AlMalik expressed his thanks to the Governorate of Cairo, represented by its Governor, for its cooperation to ensure the success of the inauguration of the celebration of Cairo as the Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022, which was organized, on April 10th, by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture in cooperation with ICESCO, a ceremony that reflected the long-standing civilization of the city of a thousand minarets.
    The DG noted that Cairo enjoys a glorious history, expressing his wishes for this year-long celebration to be an opportunity to highlight the rich civilizational heritage of Cairo to the younger generations across the Islamic world.

    For his part, Cairo Governor thanked the Director-General for his visit to the Governorate headquarters and the selection of Cairo as Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022, stressing that all the Governorate’s bodies will exert due efforts to ensure the success of the celebration.

    At the close of the meeting, the DG and the Cairo Governor exchanged the Organization and the Governorate’s shields.

    ICESCO Director-General and Egyptian Minister of Culture Inaugurate Exhibition of Egypt’s Khedivial Mosques

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Ines Abdel-Dayem, Egyptian Minister of Culture, inaugurated the exhibition of Egypt’s Khedivial mosques. The event is organized by the General Authority for National Library and Archives in cooperation with the Ministry’s Cultural Production Affairs Sector as part of the year-long celebration of Cairo as the Culture Capital in the Islamic World, which kicked off on April 10, 2022.

    The exhibition, which took place in the Adam Hanin Hall in El-Hanager Arts Center at the Cairo Opera House, showcases photographs and paintings of major historical Egyptian mosques picturing the most prominent architectural features distinguishing Khedivial Cairo by monitoring the development in the construction of mosques, minarets and all related arts in different eras.

    ICESCO DG and the Egyptian Minister of Culture also attended the 10th of Ramadan celebration held by the Ministry’s Cultural Production Affairs Sector, headed by director Khaled Galal, on the evening of Monday, April 11, 2022, at El-Hanager Arts Center’s square in the Cairo Opera House, during which they paid tribute to a group of veterans on the occasion of the anniversary of the 10th of Ramadan victory.

    They also honored the artists Mostafa Shaban, Nahed Roshdy, Bushra, Laila Ezz Elarab, the poet Amir Teima, the fashion designer Malak Zoulfikar, the director of photography Ayman Abu El Makarem, and the name of veteran actor Ahmed Halawa, with certificates of appreciation and commemorative medals for their participation in national artworks that have achieved a resounding success and contributed to the preservation of the Egyptian national identity.

    The celebration concluded with a performance of various patriotic songs by the “Rouh al-Sharq” choir, which consists of students from Ain Shams University in Egypt.