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    ICESCO actively participates in the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah

    Communication in times of crisis and its adaptation to national plans: areas of focus for the ICESCO delegation at the forum

    A delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (United Arab Emirates), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The event was held at the Sharjah Expo Center under the theme “Communicating for a Better Quality of Life” and concluded its activities on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

    On the second day of the Forum, Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Office of the Director General, Supervisor of the Strategy and Organizational Excellence Sector, spoke at a session titled “Government Communication for Sustainable Lifestyles.” She emphasized that adapting government communication to national sustainable development plans has become essential to ensuring policy coherence, strengthening trust between institutions and communities, and building more resilient systems capable of meeting future aspirations.

    During this session, which brought together government communications officials from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, various successful national experiences in this field were reviewed. These experiences have contributed to achieving objectives with a success rate of around 40%, compared to the success rate of around 20% achieved through traditional approaches.

    Ms. Sally Mabrouk also pointed out that, through its international partnerships, ICESCO is working to enable Member States to establish a government communications system based on trust, transparency, and community participation. The aim is to transform national plans into concrete development practices.

    The session also welcomed Dr. Zaid Nawaiseh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Government Communication of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who discussed government communication tools aimed at promoting active citizenship and engaging society in sustainability issues.

    Mr. Abdulrahman Majrashi, Director of the Government Communication Centre and spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Information, emphasized the importance of collaboration between government communication and soft social forces, using social influencers as an example.

    Finally, Ahlam Al Feel, Director of Corporate Communication and Chief Happiness and Positivity Officer, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, UAE, made a presentation on ethical frameworks in government discourse on sustainability.

    ICESCO Participates in 14th International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is participating in the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), held at the Sharjah Expo Centre, on 10-11 September 2025.

    The Forum is organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah. This year’s event brings together 237 speakers from around the world.

    ICESCO’s delegation includes Mr. Osama Heikal, Head of Media and Communication Sector; Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Director-General’s Office, Supervisor of the Strategy and Institutional Excellence Sector; and Ms. Mina Elfaiz, Governance, Compliance and Risk Management Officer at the Sector.

    On the Forum’s first day, Mr. Osama Heikal participated in a panel discussion titled “Quality of Life and Government Communication at the Heart of Crises.” In his address, he stated that the right to accurate and reliable information during a crisis is not a luxury but a fundamental human right and a true measure of institutional maturity.

    Mr. Heikal explained that misinformation has become a pollutant threatening public life and social trust. He noted that effective, rapid, and transparent government communication is the first line of defense against information pollution, asserting that “Quality of life begins with quality of information.”

    He reviewed several global crises, highlighting their impact on ICESCO Member States and commending successful national experiences in crisis response. These successes, he noted, were achieved through transparent and accurate government discourse that leverages the latest technologies. Mr. Heikal also stressed the importance of a media narrative that elucidates policy decisions by transforming them into humanitarian messages, ensuring fairness and involving citizens in the decision-making process.

    Furthermore, the Head of Media and Communication Sector highlighted the critical role of artificial intelligence in helping governments analyze big data to quickly monitor citizens’ needs, measure the impact of official discourse, and adapt strategies accordingly.

    The session was moderated by Emirati media professional Youssef Al Hammadi. Other participants included Mr. Khaled El-Balshy, President of the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate; Mr. Moataz El Demerdash, Senior Media Professional; Mr. Alaa Alghatrifi, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper; and Mr. Salem Omar Salem, Director of the ICESCO Regional Office in Sharjah.

    On Thursday, September 11, Ms. Sally Mabrouk is scheduled to participate in a session entitled “Communicative Governance for Building Sustainable Lifestyles.” She will discuss ICESCO’s efforts to support its Member States in developing integrated national communication models and its role in establishing ethical benchmarks for institutional communication across the Islamic world.

    Held under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life,” the Forum features 51 panel discussions addressing the future of food security, public health, education, the green economy, and sustainability, alongside more than 110 other events.

    Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, ICESCO Launch Groundbreaking Initiative to Provide Scholarships for Syrian Students

    In a pioneering initiative exemplifying humanitarian solidarity and highlighting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s civilizational role in supporting the Syrian people, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) announce the allocation of 30 scholarships for Syrian students to pursue their undergraduate and graduate studies in various disciplines. The scholarships are allocated as follows: 5 scholarships for doctoral studies, 5 scholarships for master’s degrees, and 20 scholarships for bachelor’s degrees.

    ICESCO affirms that this initiative comes in line with the wise vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may Allah preserve them, who attach special priority to supporting sisterly Syria in various fields, foremost of which is empowering its youth through quality education.

    Moreover, ICESCO will undertake full coordination with the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to ensure the selection of students according to the highest standards of academic excellence and the admission requirements of PMU, through the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Scholarship Program, thereby maximizing the real benefit of these scholarships and ensuring their sustainable impact on capacity building.

    On this occasion, ICESCO calls on universities of the Islamic world in particular, and international universities at large, to follow the example of PMU and contribute by offering scholarships to Syrian students, in order to take part in Syria’s reconstruction. This reaffirms that education is the cornerstone for achieving development, peace, and stability.

    With this initiative, PMU sets a notable precedent as the first university in the Islamic world to grant Syrian students the opportunity to study abroad.

    Strategic Partnership between ICESCO and Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University in Saudi Arabia

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received a high-level delegation from Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (PMU) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, headed by the University President, Dr. Issa Al Ansari. The meeting resulted in an agreement to build a strategic partnership between the two sides in the fields of knowledge, artificial intelligence, space sciences and their applications, as well as in promoting the standing of the Arabic language globally.

    During the meeting, held on Monday, 8 September 2025, at ICESCO’s headquarters in Rabat, in the presence of several leaders and heads of sectors and centers at the Organization, Dr. AlMalik reviewed ICESCO’s vision and new strategic directions, which focus on innovation, capacity-building, fostering a culture of foresight, and leveraging artificial intelligence in the fields of education, science, and culture.

    ICESCO’s leaders delivered a presentation on the most prominent initiatives and programs launched in recent years to support Member States and enhance the Organization’s standing internationally.

    Dr. Al Ansari underscored the University’s notable achievements in education, scientific research, and innovation, highlighting pioneering projects carried out both locally and internationally that have established it as one of the region’s foremost universities.

    The meeting discussed a set of proposed joint cooperation projects, including: an international conference on artificial intelligence and its ethics; ICESCO’s training workshop on designing an educational satellite (CanSat) at PMU in its next session; ICESCO’s participation in the Maarifa Program launched by PMU, which focuses on publishing and translating valuable books; as well as foresight studies serving the future of the Islamic world.

    To support cooperation, Dr. Al Ansari announced the allocation of scholarships for students from Islamic countries to study at PMU, to be coordinated through ICESCO.

    For his part, Dr. AlMalik expressed appreciation for this gracious initiative and the promising opportunities it offers for complementarity between the two sides, affirming that the partnership between ICESCO and PMU will soon be reflected in the form of joint projects and qualitative initiatives that will benefit the Islamic world.

    ICESCO Concludes First Edition of Content Creation Program at Egyptian Media Production City in Cairo

    The first edition of the comprehensive media training program, “Content Creation,” concluded on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in partnership with the AbdulAziz Saud Al Babtain Cultural Foundation of Kuwait, the program took place at the Egyptian Media Production City (EMPC) in Cairo, Egypt.

    The program, which was attended by eighteen media professionals over a period of ten days, is part of a cooperation protocol between ICESCO and EMPC aimed to train media professionals from various Islamic countries and enhance their skills.

    The intensive program, held at the Up Skill Training Center at EMPC, included training sessions and professional workshops led by experts in the media industry. The program also included field visits to the headquarters of channels operating in the Media Production City, as well as practical training sessions in studios and open filming areas.

    Implemented and supervised by ICESCO’s Media and Communication Sector, the program was designed to hone participants’ media skills in content production by providing practical training in a professional media environment. It also aimed to train participants on the latest audiovisual content production techniques and equip them with directing, filming, editing, media content writing, and effective content management via social media platforms skills.

    At the end of the training session, Mr. Osama Heikal, head of ICESCO’s Media and Communication Sector, and Mr. Abdel Fattah El Gebaly, chairman of the board of directors and managing director of EMPC, presented ICESCO trainees with certificates of program completion.

    During the ceremony, Mr. Heikal thanked Dr. Salim AlMalik, ICESCO’s Director-General, for his interest in the program. He also thanked the Al Babtain Cultural Foundation for partnering with ICESCO to implement the program. Mr. Heikal also expressed his appreciation for EMPC’s efforts and mobilization of all their capabilities to the program.

    Mr. Heikal said that the training session marks the beginning of a distinguished partnership with the EMPC stating that it will positively impact the media landscape in the Islamic world. In his turn, Mr. El Gebaly expressed his delight in cooperating with ICESCO, given its prominent role and influence in education, science, culture, and communication in the Islamic world.

    Dr. Barakat Al Wegyan, director of Communication at the Media and Communication Sector, and Dr. Amany Farouk, director of the Training Center at EMPC, attended the ceremony.

    Signing of Agreement to Establish the Prince Mohammad bin Fahd-ICESCO Chair for Human Leadership in Saudi Arabia

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (PMU) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to establish the Prince Mohammad bin Fahd-ICESCO Chair for Intergenerational Human Leadership and Building Future Societies. The Chair aims to promote knowledge and leadership in human action by fostering social innovation, encouraging participation in policymaking and forward-looking research, and developing ethical and innovative human policies. It also aims to empower new generations of human leaders in the Islamic world.

    Dr. Salim AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, and Dr. Issa bin Hassan Al Ansari, PMU’s President, signed the agreement on Monday, September 8, 2025, at ICESCO’s headquarters in Rabat in the presence of a number of ICESCO and PMU leaders.

    Before signing the agreement, Dr. AlMalik and Dr. Al Ansari held an extended meeting with a host of sector heads, center and department directors, and academic leaders from the Organization and the University. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two parties in areas of mutual interest.

    During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik stressed that this agreement marks the beginning of a distinguished strategic partnership between ICESCO and PMU. This is particularly significant given the shared lofty goals of both parties in the areas of human action, preparing young people for future professions, and building innovative, sustainable societies.

    For his part, Dr. Al Ansari expressed his desire to strengthen academic cooperation between the two institutions and praised ICESCO’s leading role in developing education, science, and culture in its Member States.

    During the meeting, ICESCO leaders reviewed the Organization’s most prominent programs, activities, and initiatives launched and implemented within the Islamic world as part of the Organization’s new vision and strategic orientations.

    After signing the agreement, Dr. AlMalik gave Dr. Al Ansari and his delegation a tour of ICESCO’s sectors, centers, and departments. The delegation learned about ICESCO’s administrative structure updates and developments to keep pace with the requirements and aspirations of its Member States in education, science, and culture. These changes are reflected in the prestigious international certificates that the Organization has recently received.

    The University delegation also visited the Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization. Currently housed at the ICESCO headquarters, the Museum has already received over eight million visitors.

    ICESCO Named Best Innovative Knowledge Institution in the Middle East and North Africa for 2025

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) won the Global MIKE Award for the best innovative knowledge institution in the Middle East and North Africa for 2025. The Award honors leading institutions that transform knowledge into innovation and sustainable value.

    The Global MIKE Award International Committee (GMAIC) stated that ICESCO’s selection reflects the Organization’s exceptional accomplishments in fostering knowledge, cultivating an innovative culture, and advancing education. They also noted that this award highlights ICESCO’s significant role in promoting knowledge within its Member States through various initiatives and activities that support innovation and knowledge in the Islamic world.

    ICESCO Director-General Dr. Salim AlMalik expressed his great satisfaction with this international Award, noting that it is one of many international awards and accreditations that ICESCO has received in recent years in recognition of its pioneering achievements in promoting innovation and knowledge. He thanked the Organization’s staff for their hard work.

    It is worth mentioning that the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the International Institute of Intellectual Property in Macau launched this prestigious Award in 1998. Several renowned institutions from around the world have won this Award, and its jury includes experts in efficient knowledge management and innovative practices.

    ICESCO Wins KACCC Cultural Communication Award

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has been awarded the King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication (KACCC) Award in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in its fifth edition for the year 2025, under the category of international non-profit organizations and institutions. The recognition came for its initiative Peace 360, according to the announcement made by the Center in a press conference held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, at its headquarters in Riyadh, attended by Dr. Abdullah Al-Fawzan, Secretary-General of the Center, and Mr. Ibrahim Al-Asmi, Deputy Secretary-General.

    On this occasion, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, expressed his joy at the Organization being honored with this prestigious award, stressing that it stands as a testament to ICESCO’s efforts in consolidating the values of peace, coexistence, and intercultural dialogue within the societies of its Member States.

    Dr. AlMalik also praised the efforts and achievements of the KACCC in embedding the values of diversity, coexistence, and cohesion in the Kingdom, which has become a shining model in promoting peace and its noble principles. He also highlighted the cooperation agreement signed between ICESCO and KACCC last July, aimed at implementing pioneering initiatives that enhance intercultural dialogue, instill values of tolerance and coexistence, and support cultural diversity.

    The Peace 360 Initiative reflects a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to peacebuilding that ICESCO is working to entrench by drawing on wide-ranging expertise across its programs and activities. The initiative seeks to nurture a culture of peace among key social actors, especially youth, while employing development as a tool for building peace and reinforcing its values.

    ICESCO had also published a book on the initiative and its dimensions, entitled Peace 360: Exploring the Dimensions of Peace, which included messages from Heads of State of ICESCO Member States, the Organization’s Director-General, contributions from several distinguished international figures, as well as messages from ICESCO Youth Peace Ambassadors.

    The KACCC Award aims to celebrate national and international achievements realized by governmental and private institutions, civil society organizations, international organizations, and individuals who have made outstanding and effective contributions to the promotion of the values of moderation, coexistence, tolerance, and civilizational communication with others.

    ICESCO Stands in Solidarity with Afghanistan Following Earthquake, Calls for Consolidated International Support


    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to Afghanistan in the wake of the devastating earthquake that claimed hundreds of lives, injured thousands, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure. This catastrophe has struck a dear nation persevering to advance and rebuild after years of war and crises.

    While commending the significant efforts undertaken by the Afghan authorities to address the impact of this tragedy, ICESCO reaffirms its steadfast support for its brethren as part of its commitment to bolstering the fields of education, science, and culture, which have been affected by these dire circumstances.

    In this context, ICESCO calls upon the governments of its Member States and the international humanitarian organizations to provide all possible assistance, affirming the values of human fraternity.

    Allah is the Guarantor of success.

    ICESCO Announces Allocation of 100,000 USD to Support Reconstruction of Schools Damaged by Floods in Pakistan

    Based on its statement issued on 23 August 2025, expressing its sincere solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in light of the recent flood disaster it has faced, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) reaffirms its solidarity with the brothers and sisters in Pakistan, in support of the efforts undertaken to confront the consequences of this tragic catastrophe.

    Recognizing the priority of advancing educational requirements during times of crisis, the Organization is pleased to announce the allocation of 100,000 USD to support the reconstruction of the dilapidated schools.

    In this context, and in continuation of its declared commitment to stimulating and coordinating partnerships that support reconstruction and restoration efforts, ICESCO calls upon the governments of Member States and international donor institutions to contribute to the solidarity campaign alongside the efforts being undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan during this critical stage.

    May Allah guide everyone to what is good and just.