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The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has released the second issue of its Journal of the Arabic Language”, a peer-reviewed scientific journal supervised by the ICESCO Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers. The Journal is part of the attention the Organization pays to the Arabic language to promote its global position in educational, scientific and cultural exchange.
The new issue includes ten research papers by experts and specialists from several Arab and Islamic countries, namely Libya, Morocco, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and Malaysia. Its varied themes reflect the complementarity of exact knowledge belonging to diverse scientific disciplines that aim to highlight the identity of the researchers and their research creativity in the Arabic language, literature and sciences.
This issue of the Journal can be viewed and downloaded via the following link: https://icesco.org/ydfu .
It is worth noting that the Journal is issued in June and December of each year, and always invites researchers concerned with the Arabic language, to send their serious studies for peer-reviewing and publishing in its upcoming issues, by registering on the Journal’s website at the following link: https://icesco.org/uyop

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the leadership, government, and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the victims of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in western Kazakhstan today, Wednesday, December 25, 2024. ICESCO also wishes a speedy recovery to those injured in this tragic incident.

Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, extends his sincere sympathy to His Excellency President Ilham Aliyev, as well as to the government and people of Azerbaijan, reaffirming ICESCO’s full solidarity with Azerbaijan, one of the foremost supporters of the Organization’s programs and initiatives, during this time of grief. Dr. AlMalik also commended the relief efforts made to assist the survivors of this incident.

On behalf of all ICESCO staff, Dr. AlMalik expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this tragic accident. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the deceased His vast mercy, make Paradise their eternal abode, and provide solace and strength to their loved ones.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announces the start of application for the second edition of its Young Professionals Programme for 2025, which is an opportunity for young talents to spend 24 months of professional training at one of ICESCO’s Sectors, Departments or Specialized Centers, at the Organization’s Headquarters, in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco.

This Programme falls within ICESCO’s new vision and strategic orientations, which fosters young people’s visions, strengthen their capacities and develops their leadership and professional skills to build a responsible and professional generation and upgrade the fields of education, science and culture in the Islamic world.

The second edition of this outstanding program builds on the success of its first edition, which brought together 13 young men and women from 10 Member States of ICESCO, who were selected out of 1177 applicants, and concluded with hiring a number of them to work in the Organization’s sectors, departments and centers after demonstrating their proficiency throughout the Programme’s activities, which included practical and theoretical training and discovering the work environment in international organizations.

To join the second edition of ICESCO Young Professionals Programme, the candidate must:
• Be a citizen of one of ICESCO Member States;
• Have less than 35 years of age at the application start date;
• Hold at least a BA degree or its equivalent in education, science, culture or any other field relevant to the Organization’s areas of action;
• Be proficient in at least one of the Organization’s working languages (Arabic, English or French) but preferably fluent in two languages;
Moreover, the candidates must fill in the application form at: https://icesco.org/cm1c
as of Tuesday, December 24, 2024 until January 30, 2025. The application attachments include CVs in one of the Organization’s working languages, copies of academic diplomas and qualifications (at least a BA degree), a copy of the ID card or passport, a copy of the birth certificate. ICESCO will contact candidates to conduct remote written tests and interviews.

For more information on the Programme, please visit https://icesco.org/ux1h / or send your inquiries to rh@icesco.org.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) concluded its 3rd Leadership Training for Peace and Security Program (LTIPS). The Program aims to train and graduate ICESCO Youth Ambassadors for Peace. The third edition saw the participation of 100 ambassadors from 68 countries, bringing the total number of ICESCO Youth Ambassadors to 180.

To mark the conclusion of the Program, the “Leadership for Peace: From Theory to Practice” webinar was convened on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The event brought together prominent experts and specialists in youth inclusion, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, alongside ICESCO Youth Ambassadors.

In her address, Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of ICESCO’s Sector of Social and Human Sciences, emphasized the Organization’s efforts to develop the capacities of youth, both within and beyond the Islamic world. Ms. Ramata highlighted leadership, intergenerational dialogue, cultural exchange, and social cohesion as key areas of focus. Moreover, she affirmed that LTIPS seeks to establish Peace 360º Approach, employing a multidisciplinary methodology to train and mobilize young leaders for a brighter future.

For his part, Mr. Ali Ndiaye, Head of Peace Division, reviewed several of ICESCO’s initiatives and programs aimed at involving youth and women in advancing sustainable development. Chief among these is ICESCO’s Best Innovative Youth Projects for Peace Award, which encourages youth to take proactive steps in promoting peace from various dimensions.

The webinar’s agenda included sessions on a range of topics, including: The 2024 Global Peace Index: Insights and the Role of Youth in Advancing Peace, Sports as a Universal Language for Peace, The Economics of Peace: How Inclusive Growth Can Foster Stability and Sustainable Development, Intercultural Dialogue: Advancing Peace by Protecting Cultural Heritage, Interfaith Dialogue, and Empowering Agents of Change: The Role of Youth and Women in Peacebuilding, and Designing and Implementing Peace Initiatives.

Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the International Islamic University (IIU) in Islamabad, Pakistan, attended the 16th meeting of the University’s Board of Trustees. The meeting was held today, Monday, December 23, 2024, at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The agenda of the meeting, chaired by Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amri, President of IMSIU and Vice-Rector of IIU in Pakistan, included discussions on the University patron’s report on its activities, the report of the 15th Board of Trustees meeting, and the report on implementation of resolutions adopted at the 14th Board of Trustees meeting held on June 30, 2020, regarding selected agenda items. Additionally, the meeting reviewed the appointment system for the University rector, approved the University’s strategic plan (2022–2026), and incorporated recommendations made by the Board members during the discussions.

Dr. AlMalik proposed forming an interim committee to select a new rector for the University, given that the University’s current leadership is in an acting capacity. He suggested that the committee be chaired by Dr. Al-Amri, the Vice-Rector of the University. The proposal was approved by the Board of Trustees. Furthermore, several members of the Board presented recommendations on the proposed selection mechanism and the academic and professional qualifications required for the University’s rector.

The IIU in Islamabad was established in 1980, marking the beginning of the 15th Hijri century (1400 AH), with the support of governments from various Islamic countries. It is one of the largest universities in Pakistan, offering a wide range of specialized colleges in various fields of study.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Bibliotheca Alexandrina in the Arab Republic of Egypt signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting civilizational dialogue among cultures and religions, publicizing the heritage of the Islamic world and contributing to its revival and dissemination. The agreement also seeks to support Arab and Islamic culture, foster new contributions and works, and accord due attention to building the creative capacities of young talents in areas of common interest.

The agreement was signed on Friday 20 December 2024, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director General, and Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Zayed, Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, at the close of the international symposium “Al-Aqqad and the Islamic World”, held by the Organization and the Library, to highlight the intellectual contributions of the great Egyptian writer and thinker Abbas Mahmoud Al-Aqqad, and shed light on his remarkable works characterized by innovation, originality and depth, which have enriched human culture and the world’s body of literature.

The five-year agreement provides for holding international conferences and the publishing books and research papers to support civilizational dialogue among different cultures and religions, raise awareness of Arab and Islamic civilizations, develop libraries in the Islamic world and train their staff. It also provides for co-implementing publishing and translation programs for works of common interest, particularly works on the history of Arabic calligraphy, disseminating ICESCO publications on the library’s electronic platforms, and exchanging invitations to take part in each other’s activities.

The headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural (ICESCO) hosted on Friday, December 20, 2024, the International Symposium, “Al-Akkad and the Islamic World”, in celebration of 60th anniversary of the passing of this great figure. The Symposium is held as part of the Series of Figures of Modern Civilizational Thought, in cooperation between ICESCO and Bibliotheca Alexandrina, amid high-level participation including officials, ambassadors, intellectuals, writers and academics from several countries.

Amb. Khalid Fathalrahman, Head of ICESCO’s Center for Civilizational Dialogue, gave an introductory overview of the Symposium, in which he stressed that the Organization was celebrating one of the key figures of the Islamic civilization. He added that Al-Akkad brought together science and literature and enriched the world’s body of literature with his unique cultural and intellectual contributions.

Afterwards, Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director General, delivered an address on behalf of Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General, where he emphasized that Al-Akkad was an encyclopedic thinker, well-versed in human history, philosophy, literature, psychology, and sociology, as evidenced by his more than 100 works exploring the highest spheres of science and knowledge.

Moreover, he stated that the Symposium is part of ICESCO’s celebration of the great thinkers and writers who have influenced the Islamic world with their great contributions and a rich legacy, in line with the Organization’s mission to become a beacon of civilizational outreach. He added that it is our responsibility to highlight the contributions of great thinkers and writers to all generations, commending ICESCO’s special partnership with Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the oldest library serving humanity in history, which culminated in holding this international Symposium.

In his address, Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Zayed, Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, stressed that Al-Akkad was an intellectual school in his own right, having provided the Islamic world with a rich and diverse intellectual heritage, combining Islamic heritage with originality and modernity. He added that Al-Akkad opened to different cultures, and sought to build bridges of intellectual communication with the West by presenting Islam as a universal civilization that celebrates tolerance and rationality.

Moreover, the Library Director reaffirmed that Al-Akkad had an extensive understanding of the central figures of Islamic history, offering unique analysis of their characters in his unique “Geniuses” series. He further explained that this great scholar also dedicated his work to defend Islam against currents spreading misconceptions about this faith.

Afterwards, the Symposium’s scientific session was moderated by Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Head of the Director General’s Office, and saw rich discussions between a host of leading Egyptian, Saudi and Moroccan writers and thinkers on a set of themes. These included “Compassion and Justice in Islam in Al-Akkad’s writing”, “The Islamic World in Al-Akkad’s Poetry”, “Al-Akkad and the values of Islamic unity”, “the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Al-Akkad’s works and poetry”, and “Al-Akkaad’s relationship with the Sudan”.

At the close of the Symposium, a cooperation agreement was signed between ICESCO and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina for the joint implementation of several international programs, initiatives and symposia in the fields of civilizational dialogue, the dissemination and restoration of the heritage of the Islamic world, and the promotion of Arab and Islamic culture, enriching them with new contributions.