Disclaimer: You are using Google Translate. The ICESCO is not responsible for the accuracy of the information in the translated language .

your opinion

User Feedback

Overall, how satisfied are you about the website?

    Extremely dissatisfied Extremely satisfied

    Category: Front Page

    Front Page

    ICESCO and CONFEJES Agree to Promote Cooperation on Youth Capacity-Building

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    Dr. Salim M. Al-Malik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Ms. Louisette Renée Thobi Etame-Ndedi, Secretary-General of the Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports of the Francophonie (CONFEJES). The meeting explored ways to strengthen cooperation between the two parties within the framework of their agreement, signed in March 2021.
    During the meeting, held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at ICESCO headquarters, in Rabat, Dr. Al-Malik reiterated that ICESCO’s new vision and action strategy attach particular importance to youth capacity-building in its Member States.
    “The Organization has implemented numerous programs and training sessions, including the Youth Leadership Training in Peace and Security, which has trained 30 ICESCO Ambassadors for Peace from 24 countries inside and outside the Islamic world, in addition to the Support Program for Young Entrepreneurs in Technology and Innovation,” the DG added.

    For her part, Ms. Louise Renée Thobi stressed CONFEJES’s keenness to cooperate with ICESCO on a set of programs for the benefit of young people.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed to strengthen cooperation in their areas of common interest and hold expert meetings to consider a set of practical programs and develop implementation plans.

    The meeting also brought together Dr. Boly Barry Koumbou, Head of Education Sector, Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of Social and Human Sciences Sector, and Ms. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Director General’s Cabinet.

    Four ICESCO Ambassadors for Peace Elected as Members of the Executive Committee of the Pan-African Youth Union

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    A delegation of the members of the Executive Committee of the Pan-African Youth Union (PYU) visited the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in Rabat, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, to discuss ways to build cooperation between ICESCO and the Union in the field of training and capacity building for the benefit of youth in Africa.

    The delegation included four ICESCO Ambassadors for Peace: Mr. Moumouni Dialla, current President of the Union, Mr. Aliou Oumarou, former President of the Union, as well as two members of the Executive Committee of the Union, Ms. Fadimato Osmanou and Ms. Pamela Derom. They participated in ICESCO’s 2021 Program: Leadership Training in Peace and Security (LTIPS) for the benefit of women and youth.

    During the visit, which comes after the inauguration of PYU’s new headquarters in Rabat and the election of its new Executive Committee, the delegation met Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, who stressed the Organization’s support for its peace ambassadors in their new missions and its willingness to cooperate with PYU in its areas of competence, reiterating the Organization’s commitment to strengthen youth leadership capacities, especially in the field of peace and security.

    The delegation also held a meeting with Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of ICESCO Social and Human Sciences Sector, and her team. The meeting explored prospects and proposals for cooperation between the Organization and the Union and ways to support ICESCO ambassadors for peace to discharge their duties in various African countries.
    PYU is a coordinating body dedicated to youth and their national councils within the African Union. It seeks to promote principles and values related to peace, democracy and sustainable development in order to achieve African integration.

    ICESCO and HP Discuss Partnership Implementation Plans in Educational Technology

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    The Education Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with the branch office of Hewlett-Packard (HP) in Morocco. The meeting aimed at discussing the implementation arrangements and plans of the partnership agreement between ICESCO and the American company in the area of educational technology.

    During the meeting, held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, the two parties emphasized the importance of joint action in serving the educational systems in vulnerable African countries, by providing them with the essential equipment, supplies and technological programs for the educational process. Joint efforts are also needed to build teachers’ capacity in the use of technology and support the development of policies and strategies that promote the integration of technology into education.

    The two parties discussed HP’s support to some African Member States in ICESCO and agreed on a set of procedures necessary to translate this support into action. The company should equip several multimedia classrooms with modern technology means and provide online learning platforms.

    Dr. Koumbou Boly Barry, Head of the Education Sector, Mr. Aziz Al-Hajir, Program Manager in the Sector and Dr. Sang Bong Kim, expert at the same Sector, represented ICESCO in the meeting.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives Ambassador Of State Of Qatar In Rabat

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Sheikh Abdullah bin Thamer bin Mohammed bin Thani Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, and together they explored ways to strengthen the distinguished cooperation between the Organization and the State of Qatar.

    Dr. AlMalik began the meeting, held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, by congratulating the Qatari Ambassador on his appointment as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, wishing him every success and emphasizing ICESCO’s keenness to further the existing cooperation and partnership with several institutions and authorities in the State of Qatar, in concert with the Qatari National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.

    ICESCO DG reviewed the main thrusts of the Organization’s new vision and action strategy that rest upon communication and consultation with the Member States in designing programmes and activities that are implemented in cooperation between ICESCO and the competent authorities in each country. He also noted the Organization’s openness to non-Member States as well as international organizations and bodies that is underpinned by the endeavor to serve the Islamic world countries and Muslim communities around the world.

    Dr. AlMalik explained that ICESCO attaches great importance to building the capacities of young people and women and anchoring the values of coexistence, peace and dialogue among civilizations.

    “ICESCO is committed to contributing to the development of scientific research in the Member States, encouraging them to invest in space sciences and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to advance the fields of education, science and culture,” added ICESCO DG.

    During the meeting, the two parties discussed cooperation between ICESCO and the State of Qatar in various fields and the success of the celebration of Doha as the Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2021.

    For his part, the Qatari Ambassador commended his country’s cooperation with ICESCO, stressing Qatar’s keenness to strengthen partnership in the Organization’s areas of competence.

    ICESCO and National Autonomous University of Mexico Explored Prospects for Cooperation

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Enrique Graue Wiechers, President of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, explored prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and the University, especially in the areas of developing scientific research, granting scholarships, organizing training sessions and exchanging experiences with Member Universities of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).

    During the meeting, held today, Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, with the participation of the delegation accompanying the President of the National Autonomous University of Mexico and several ICESCO leaders, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the key components of the new vision and the organization’s action strategy, which prioritize cooperation and opening up to prestigious international universities around the world and enhance cooperation between them and FUIW Member Universities in terms of developing scientific research, conducting joint research, sharing experiences between faculties and student exchange through scholarships.

    ICESCO DG reviewed the Organization’s key programs and actions in its fields of competence, mainly programs to support young people and girls and train them on leadership for peace and security and to consolidate a culture of coexistence and civilized dialogue. ICESCO further urges Member States to invest in space science as it is the science of the future and to take advantage of the potentials offered by AI applications to achieve sustainable development.

    The meeting also touched upon proposals for cooperation between ICESCO and the University in areas of common interest, including scientific chairs, granting scholarships for students and enhancing cooperation with universities in the Islamic world. In this regard, the two sides agreed to prepare a cooperation agreement based on practical programs and initiatives, which will be signed soon.

    For his part, Dr. Enrique Graue Wiechers valued ICESCO’s roles in its fields of competence, its approach of openness to educational and research institutions and its support for studies and scientific research, stressing that this meeting is a starting point for constructive cooperation between ICESCO and the National Autonomous University of Mexico to exchanging science, culture, thought and research networking.

    ICESCO Issues Nine Academic Studies in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    The Center for Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) released a series of academic studies in the field of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers within the framework of the Center’s supervised “specialized studies” project. The goal is to take into account the challenges and difficulties that Non-Arabic Speakers face, including the inability to keep pace with educational and cognitive developments in the curricula, decisions and educational means in the field of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers.

    The nine publications revolve around a common topic; teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers from various aspects and different perspectives authored by a group of experts in this field from different countries around the world. These publications are entitled as follows:

    • Linguistic weakness among non-Arabic speakers: manifestations, spread and solution.
    • Designing an e-learning model through Web 2.0 applications for Arabic for non-Arabic speakers for special purposes.
    • Issues and Problems in Teaching Arabic and its Culture to non-Arabic speakers: A linguistic vision.
    • An introduction to employing public speaking in enhancing the linguistic competence of non-Arabic speakers.
    • Educational linguistics and literacy development for non-Arabic speakers’ students of Arabic.
    • Expressive Grammar: a new approach to teaching and learning Arabic grammar for non-Arabic speakers.
    • Towards a unified reference framework for teaching and learning Arabic to non-Arabic speakers.
    • Assessment Guide in Teaching and Learning Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers: Transforming Practices from Paper-based assessment to alternative digital assessment.
    • On the philosophy of vocal performance in the Holy Quran for learners.

    The project aims to enhance ICESCO’s presence in the field of scientific research and publication, consolidate scientific and educational research and strengthen the Center’s relationship with researchers specialized in teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers inside and outside the Member States.

    ICESCO International Symposium on Role of Cities in Environment Preservation kicks off

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Faculty of Languages, Arts and Humanities at Ibn Zohr University, in Agadir, Morocco, and the Moroccan National Research Center hold the International Symposium “Urban Climate between Urbanization and Climate Change Risks,” which kicked off today (February 21, 2022). The three-day event is organized within the framework of the activities of ICESCO Argan Tree Chair to explore the role of cities in environment preservation.

    The symposium saw the participation of Mr. Abdelaziz Bendou, Rector of Ibn Zohr University, and Mr. Abdelkhaleq Jayed, Dean of the Faculty of Languages, Arts and Humanities at Ibn Zohr University, in addition to the research team on spaces, societies, environment, planning and development at the University.

    In his speech at the symposium, held both at the headquarters of Ibn Zohr University, in Agadir, and via videoconference, Dr. Raheel Qamar, Head of Science and Technology Sector at ICESCO, highlighted the need to strengthen ways of cooperation to confront environmental degradation in urban areas, develop urban expansion plans that take the environmental dimension into account. “The growing population density in many cities around the world will worsen air pollution and contribute to global warming and other environmental damage, which will negatively affect the quality of life in cities,” he added.

    During the plenary session, Dr. Fouad El-Aini, Expert at Science and Technology Sector at ICESCO, reviewed the efforts and activities of the Organization on smart and sustainable cities to support the Member States in combating climate change and contributing to the use of smart, innovative and sustainable methods.

    During the workshops, Dr. Ismail Diallo, Expert at Science and Technology Sector at ICESCO, made a presentation on “The Role of Forests in Enhancing Cities’ Resilience.”

    The first day’s agenda includes a plenary session and a workshop on urban climate: history, evolution, tools, techniques and research methods, as well as a second workshop on cities’ impact on climate.

    ICESCO Director-General Takes part in Appointment Ceremony of Pan-African Youth Union Executive Bureau

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), took part in the inaugural ceremony of the Executive Bureau of the Pan-African Youth Union. The ceremony was held as part of the inauguration of the new Union headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, which saw the participation of Mr. Mahdi Bensaid, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, the president of the Youth African Union, members of the Union’s Executive Bureau and several youth ministers of African countries.

    The Pan-African Youth Union is an entity dedicated to young people and youth national councils at the African Union and aims to promote the principles and values of peace, democracy and sustainable development to achieve African complementarity.

    In his address at the ceremony, held on Monday 21 February 2022, at the archeological site Challah in Rabat, Mr. Bensaid stressed that Africa is a space for solidarity among nations, intercultural dialogue, openness and substantial potential, reaffirming that youth is Africa’s promising asset for a better future.

    Morocco and the Union signed in November 2021 an agreement to transfer its headquarters to Rabat, in harmony with the Kingdom’s keen interest in youth and investment in African human capital.

    ICESCO Congratulates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Occasion of the Foundation Day

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) extends its sincere congratulations to the leadership and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the first celebration of the “Foundation Day” anniversary corresponding to February 22, 1727 AD. This Occasion represents a fundamental milestone in the prosperous history of the country of the Two Holy Mosques, which is characterized by stability and security, and the bright future and aspiration under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

    ICESCO values the choice of the slogan of the foundation day “The Day We Began,” which indicates the historical, civilizational and cultural depth of the Saudi state since its foundation three centuries ago by Imam Muhammad bin Saud who announced the first Saudi state in the capital Diriyah in 1139 AH – 1727 AD.

    ICESCO commends the profound, lofty and glorious significance of the Saudi Foundation Day, which is a symbol of the values of Saudi culture, heritage, pride, identity and history.

    ICESCO takes part in international workshop to draft framework of reference for teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers

    Posted on by aqeil aqeil

    The Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the International Workshop on the “Framework of Reference for Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers: Authoring, Teaching and Training.” The Workshop was held by the Arabic Language Education Center for the Gulf States in Sharjah, in cooperation with several organizations, ministries, institutions, universities and centers active in the field of Arabic.

    Dr. Majdi Hajj Ibrahim, in his capacity as Head of the Center of Arabic for non-Arabic Speakers, represented ICESCO in this workshop, held on Saturday 19 February 2022, via videoconference. In his opening remark, the ICESCO official noted that there is a need for an Arab framework of reference for teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers, similar to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. He added that this framework should be the adopted standard guideline for designing Arabic curricula and teaching tools for different levels, creating and implementing lesson plans, exam evaluation, teacher training, addressing learners’ needs and assessing their levels in placement tests.

    The Workshop aims to introduce the general rationale for the framework of reference for teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers while taking into account the specificities of Arabic as well as its culture, skills and elements; and be on par with the international frameworks of reference for teaching world foreign languages. The Workshop brought together more than 350 participants from different parts of the globe.