{"id":5082319,"date":"2026-04-27T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icesco.org\/?p=5082319"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:12:52","slug":"mwl-secretary-general-visits-icesco-sultan-qaboos-library-in-rabat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icesco.org\/en\/2026\/04\/27\/mwl-secretary-general-visits-icesco-sultan-qaboos-library-in-rabat\/","title":{"rendered":"MWL Secretary-General Visits ICESCO-Sultan Qaboos Library in Rabat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br>Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), accompanied Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, on a tour of ICESCO-Sultan Qaboos Library, at ICESCO headquarters, on Sunday, 26 April 2026. The visit took place on the sidelines of the celebration, hosted at ICESCO headquarters, marking10 million visitors to the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet\u2019s Seerah and Islamic Civilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/icesco.org\/icesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-09.41.45-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5080195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icesco.org\/icesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-09.41.45-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/icesco.org\/icesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-09.41.45-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/icesco.org\/icesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-09.41.45-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/icesco.org\/icesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-09.41.45.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the visit, attended by Mr. Khalid AlMalik, Editor-in-Chief of the Saudi newspaper Al Jazirah, and Ambassador Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Kingdom of Morocco, the delegation was guided through the library\u2019s facilities, its specialized knowledge collections, and the advanced digital services it offers. Chief among these is the ICESCO Digital Library platform, a flagship strategic initiative of the Organization aimed at promoting knowledge availability and enhancing open access to scientific and cultural content across the Islamic world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Ahmed Albanyan, Director of the Translation and Publishing Center at ICESCO, outlined the library\u2019s vision and mission in supporting scientific research, fostering a culture of reading, and building a knowledge-based society. He also highlighted its role as a cultural hub that strengthens civilizational dialogue among Member States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Al-Issa commended ICESCO\u2019s qualitative efforts to develop its knowledge infrastructure, underscoring that investing in knowledge and ensuring its widespread dissemination are fundamental pillars for strengthening societal awareness and reinforcing the values of moderation and coexistence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), accompanied Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, on a tour of ICESCO-Sultan Qaboos Library, at ICESCO headquarters, on Sunday, 26 April 2026. 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