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    ICESCO calls for upholding human fraternity values to achieve world peace

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) stressed that achieving world peace is a shared responsibility that hinges on upholding the values of fraternity and mercy and entails serious joint human action and acceptance of religious, racial and cultural differences to build peaceful and prosperous societies, stating that the world is in dire need of mercy and love to recover from its crises.

    This was in an ICESCO statement, read out by Amb. Khalid Farhalrahman, Head of the Center of Civilizational Dialogue, during a ceremony commemorating the International Day of Human Fraternity, held by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, in cooperation with the missions of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to the UN, on Monday, February 6, 2033, via videoconference. The ceremony aims to highlight the need for international commitment to promote the values of intercultural and interfaith respect, dialogue and coexistence.

    The ICESCO representative commended the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, which was signed by His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmad El-Tayyeb, and Pope Francis, Pope of the Vatican, in February 2019, in the UAE, as a universal declaration on the importance of spreading peace and fraternity among people.

    He added that ICESCO places building peace at the core of its priorities through launching and implementing several practical initiatives, programs and projects aiming at anchoring the values of interfaith and intercultural coexistence, understanding and accord, and promoting societal cohesion. To attain such a goal, he explained, ICESCO focuses on mobilizing and building the capacities of women and young people as key elements in ensuring the success of its vision in this field.

    Moreover, Amb. Farhalrahman stated that ICESCO opened the door for non-Member States to join the Organization as Observer States to foster more cooperation, encourage expertise exchange with the countries of the Islamic world. and support the development of the fields of education, science and culture in a manner that serves humanity and contributes to addressing the challenges of the future.

    In reaction to ICESCO’s statement, Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, UNAOC High Representative, talked about the sustained cooperation relations between ICESCO and the UNAOC. He also commended the fruitful cooperation ties between ICESCO and the Republic of Azerbaijan, following the remark of Azerbaijan’s Delegate to the UN, who highlighted the cooperation relations between his country and the Organization.

    ICESCO and Mauritania sign two partnership agreements to implement several cultural programs and projects

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania signed two cooperation and partnership agreements focusing on promoting cooperation and financial support for the executive program of the Celebration of Nouakchott as Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2023, and preparing the nomination file for the inscription of traditional checkers games in Africa on ICESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List and UNESCO World Heritage List.

    The first agreement was signed on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at ICESCO Headquarters, by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, and Mr. Mohamed Ould Soueidat, Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports, and Relations with Parliament, President of the Mauritanian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture.

    Following the signing ceremony, Dr. AlMalik commended the agreement which reflects the special cooperation relations between ICESCO and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, represented in the Mauritanian National Commission, and is part of ICESCO’s initiatives to support its Member States through the implementation of programs, activities and projects in the States that have settled their arrears to ICESCO’s budget. He also reaffirmed the Organization’s keenness to ensure the success of the ambitious programs scheduled as part of the Celebration of Nouakchott as Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2023.

    For his part, Mr. Mohamed Ould Soueidat noted that this agreement aims to settle his country’s arrears to ICESCO’s budget, with the understanding that more than 70% of its total amount is to be invested by ICESCO to implement cultural and development projects in Nouakchott, in support of its celebration as Culture Capital.

    The second agreement was signed by Dr. Nidal Abuzuhzi, Head of Administrative Affairs at ICESCO, and Mr. Mohamed Ould Sidi Abdellah, Secretary-General of the Mauritanian National Commission.

    According to this agreement, ICESCO undertakes to prepare the program for the meeting on preparing the nomination file for the inscription of traditional checkers games in Africa on ICESCO and UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, while the Mauritanian National Commission commits to ensuring the organizational aspects of the meeting.

    The agreement is part of the MoU signed between ICESCO and the Emirati National Commission for Education, Culture and Science in November 2022, through which the United Arab Emirates undertook to provide support to ICESCO’s programs geared towards promoting the heritage of ICESCO’s African Member States.

    ICESCO and the Sultanate of Oman Explore Cooperation Prospects in the Fields of Education, Science and Culture

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Dr. Said Mohammed Albarami, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Morocco, and discussed partnership developments between ICESCO and the Sultanate of Oman in the fields of education, science and culture, and ways to strengthen cooperation relations.

    During the meeting, held on Tuesday (February 7, 2023), at ICESCO Headquarters, in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed the Organization’s keenness to enhance cooperation relations with several Omani institutions and agencies, in coordination with the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.

    The meeting considered the various aspects of cooperation between ICESCO and the Sultanate of Oman in educational, heritage and scientific projects, the areas of promoting dialogue and the values of tolerance, and the historical and current role of the Sultanate of Oman in promoting dialogue and strengthening cultural relations between peoples.

    The meeting saw the presence of Dr. Salim Al-Habsi, Programs Manager at ICESCO General Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences, and Mr. Mohammed Al-Ma’amari, Counselor at the Omani Embassy, in Rabat.

    After the meeting, ICESCO Director-General took the Omani Ambassador on a tour of the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, which is currently organized at ICESCO Headquarters, in partnership with the Muslim World League and the Mohammadia League of Scholars. During the tour, explanations were given to the delegation about the various sections highlighting the Prophet’s Seerah through modern display technologies.

    At the end of the tour, Ambassador Albarami commended the exhibition, which constitutes a virtual visit to the time of the Prophet (PBUH). He also praised ICESCO’s leading role in showcasing the civilizational aspects of the Prophet’s Seerah.

    Mauritanian Minister of Culture Visits the Prophet’s Seerah Exhibition at ICESCO

    Mr. Mohamed Ould Soueidatt, Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports and Relations with Parliament, President of the Mauritanian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in Rabat, as part of his visit to the Organization to discuss strengthening partnership between ICESCO and Mauritania.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, accompanied Mr. Soueidatt on a tour of the Exhibition and Museum galleries. He indicated that this exhibition is held as part of ICESCO’s efforts to highlight the civilizational aspects of the Prophet’s Seerah, reflect the true and moderate image of Islam to the world and fight extremist ideology.

    He also explained that the initiative to host the first edition of the Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic civilization outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the fruit of a strategic partnership between the Organization, the Muslim World League (MWL), and Morocco’s Mohammadia League of Scholars.

    The Mauritanian Minister of Culture received detailed presentations on the contents of the Exhibition’s different pavilions, which use modern display technologies including AI and Augmented Reality to take the visitor back to the time of the Prophet (pbuh).

    Following the tour, Mr. Ssweidat expressed his delight to visit the Exhibition and the Museum, pointing out that it contributes to the dissemination of deep knowledge of the Prophet’s Seerah using the latest technologies. He also expressed his thanks to ICESCO, MWL and Morocco’s Mohammadia League of Scholars for organizing such an event.

    ICESCO and Cameroon National Commission review outcomes of celebration of Yaoundé as Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022

    A delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a series of meetings with several officials from the Cameroon National Commission and Ministry of Culture, during which they explored ways to promote cooperation between ICESCO and Cameroon in the Organization’s areas of competence, and reviewed the outcomes of the programmes and activities held as part of the celebration of Yaoundé as Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022.

    The ICESCO delegation, comprising of Mr. Najib Rhiati, Cultural Advisor to ICESCO Director-General (DG), and Dr. Mahamat Abba Ousman, Expert at ICESCO’s Culture and Communication sector, held the first meeting on Saturday, 4 February 2023, with Mr. Abdoul-Aziz Yaouba, Secretary-General of the Cameroon National Commission, and Mrs. Stadjem Sawudi, Director of Festivals and Creative Industries at the Ministry of Culture and Arts, Chairperson of the Higher Committee for the celebration of Yaoundé as Culture Capital in the Islamic World, and together discussed the adoption of the ICESCO logo, the tasks of the Cameroon National Commission based on the decision of the Cameroonian Prime Minister, and the Commission’s coordination with various ministries to propose joint ICESCO-Cameroon programmes and projects to be implemented as part of the partnership agreement to be signed between the two parties.

    The delegation held an expanded meeting on Monday, 6 February 2023, at the Commission headquarters with the Commission’s Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the Higher Committee for the celebration of Yaoundé as Culture Capital in the Islamic World, Dr. Koggerson Bertha Esung, Head of the Commission’s Culture and Communication Section and a host of officials from the Ministry of Culture and Arts. The parties reviewed the fifty-two (52) activities implemented by the Ministry with its partners as part of the celebration programme.

    The ICESCO delegation also reviewed the activities implemented by the Organization’s sectors until the end of January 2023 in the fields of education, culture and science. The meeting also assessed the activities that have been implemented in the field of safeguarding tangible and intangible cultural heritage, in the presence of Mr. Abuko Mangana, Deputy Director of Heritage at the Ministry of Culture and Arts.

    In a third meeting between the ICESCO delegation and the Commission’s Secretary-General and officials, the two parties explored ways to promote cooperation based on the Commission’s fields of competence and ICESCO’s new vision, which endeavors to devise development programmes and projects that meet the needs of the Organization’s Member States. For its part, Cameroon expressed its willingness to channel ICESCO’s support to the implementation of multiple projects in different fields.

    ICESCO Offers Condolences to Türkiye and Syria for Earthquake Victims

    (In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.)
    “We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure — who, when faced with a disaster, say, “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ˹all˺ return.” They are the ones who will receive Allah’s blessings and mercy. And it is they who are ˹rightly˺ guided.”
    Truth of Allah Almighty

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to the people and governments of the Republic of Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic, as a result of the sad catastrophe of the earthquake, which claimed hundreds of lives and left thousands wounded and injured, beseeching Allah Almighty to bless the deceased with his mercy and speed recovery to the injured.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, confirms that the Organization is ready to provide all the required support.

    ICESCO and Saudi National Commission explore prospects of cooperation in strategic foresight

    The Center of Strategic Foresight at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Science and Culture to discuss ways to promote partnership between ICESCO and the Commission in the fields of strategic foresight, AI applications and modern technologies.

    The meeting was held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Culture, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and saw the participation of Mr. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Alblihed, Secretary-General of the Saudi National Commission and Dr. Kais Hammami, Head of the ICESCO Center for Strategic Foresight, who highlighted ICESCO’s vision and orientations and shed light on the major programs and projects it implements for the benefit of its Member States in its areas of competence, along with the Center’s initiatives.
    The meeting also focused on proposals for future cooperation projects between the two parties, notably the Project of ICESCO’s Charter of Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse, whose broad lines were adopted by the 43rd session of the Executive Council.

    The meeting also discussed several other initiatives and projects to promote cooperation between the two parties over the upcoming period.

    ICESCO and Mauritania agree on strengthening partnership in education, science and culture

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Mohamed Ould Soueidatt, Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports and Relations with Parliament, President of the Mauritanian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science. The meeting discussed partnership developments between ICESCO and Mauritania in the fields of education, science and culture, particularly within the framework of the celebration of Nouakchott, Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2023.

    During the meeting, held on Monday (February 6, 2023), at ICESCO Headquarters, in the presence of Mr. Mohamed Ould Sidi Abdallah, Secretary-General of the Mauritanian National Committee, and Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General of ICESCO, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed the Organization’s keenness to support all projects and activities scheduled within the framework of the celebration of Nouakchott, Capital of Culture of the Islamic World for 2023, noting that ICESCO aims, through its Capital of Culture of the Islamic World Programme, to disseminate the true image, heritage and history of these cities to turn them into cultural destinations.

    ICESCO Director-General underscored that the National Commissions for Education, Science and Culture are the channel through which the Organization communicates and coordinate with its Member States to identify the priorities and needs of each country, design appropriate programs and projects for maximum benefit, stressing ICESCO’s keenness to sustain coordination with the Mauritanian authorities concerned to achieve this goal.

    For his part, Mr. Soueidatt commended ICESCO’s roles and efforts to support its Member States in the fields of education, science and culture, stressing that Mauritania supports the Organization’s initiatives, and looks forward to strengthening cooperation and partnership in light of the celebration of Nouakchott, Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2023.

    Afterward, the two parties held an expanded meeting in the presence of ICESCO officials, where they reviewed the proposed programs and projects for cooperation between ICESCO and Mauritania in the upcoming period, which reflects their keenness to ensure the success of this partnership.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed to continue coordination between ICESCO and the Mauritanian National Commission to develop implementation plans for the agreed-upon programs, projects and activities.

    Amzazi and Ouaouicha Visit Exhibition of Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization at ICESCO

    Dr. Said Amzazi, former Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Dris Ouaouicha, former Minister Delegate in Charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kingdom of Morocco, visited the Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization, currently housed at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in Rabat.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, received the two former ministers, on Friday, February 3, 2023, noting that this initiative to host the Museum and Exhibition at ICESCO Headquarters, in its first stop outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is the fruit of a strategic partnership among the Organization, the Muslim World League (MWL) and Morocco’s Mohammadia League of Scholars.

    Following the meeting, Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, took Dr. Amzazi and Dr. Ouaouicha on a tour of the Exhibition, where they received detailed presentations on the contents of the Exhibition’s different pavilions and sections, which feature modern display techniques to recount and document the details of the Prophet’s and take the visitor on a virtual journey to his time.

    Following the tour, Dr. Amzazi commended ICESCO’s initiative to host this civilizational exhibit, noting that it presents the Prophet’s Seerah in a simplified manner suitable for the public.

    For his part, Dr. Ouaouicha expressed his thanks to ICESCO, the MWL and the Mohammedia League of Scholars for organizing such an initiative.

    ICESCO participates in a workshop on smart cities and education

    The Science and Technology Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the workshop on smart cities and education, held by the National School of Business and Management in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, to examine the mechanisms to promote the integration of the concept of smart cities in educational curricula and the related challenges.

    During the workshop, held on Thursday, February 2, 2023, Dr. Foued El Ayni, Programs Manager at the Science and Technology Sector, made a remote presentation on the challenges and opportunities related to smart cities, wherein he stressed the need to promote sustainable cities to protect the environment and raise awareness among children and youth in the Islamic world on the importance of these cities.

    For his part, Dr. Adel Smeda, expert at the same Sector, reviewed the mechanisms to promote innovation, scientific research and modern technology, and benefit from AI applications in the development of smart and sustainable cities. He also presented several initiatives and projects implemented by ICESCO in the field of digital transformation.
    In conclusion, the workshop called for joint action to cooperate and invest in smart cities and develop smart education initiatives within and outside the Islamic world.