Saudi Arabia to Host ICESCO's 46th Executive Council
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science have signed an agreement for Saudi Arabia to host ICESCO's 46th Executive Council and 15th General Conference in January 2026.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 45th session of ICESCO's Executive Council, held in Tunis. Dr. Salim Al Habsi, Director of ICESCO's General Secretariat for National Committees and Conferences, and Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Bulahid, Secretary General of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, formalized the arrangement, outlining the organizational and logistical framework for the upcoming events, including preparations and necessary services for participants.
Saudi Arabia's hosting of these key ICESCO meetings underscores its commitment to supporting the organization's mission of fostering cooperation among Member States in education, science, and culture.
The Kingdom's initiative also aligns with broader efforts to achieve sustainable development and enhance dialogue and understanding among nations.
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