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ICESCO Hosts 4th International Congress on Natural Products, Sustainable Development
Mohamed Mandour The 4th International Congress on 'Natural Products and Sustainable Development' kicked off at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in Rabat, Morocco. The Congress is organized by the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), an affiliate of ICESCO, in partnership with Mohammed V University in Rabat and the Averroès Foundation for the Promotion of Scientific Research and Innovation, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him. This year's edition, which is being held under the theme 'Health, Nutrition, and Cosmetic Applications,' gathers participants from 47 universities across 27 countries, over the period spanning 29–31 May 2025. Its objectives include deepening scientific research in the field of natural products and promoting their applications in health, agriculture, nutrition, and cosmetics. It also serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and exploration of the latest scientific practices and technologies in this vital field. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
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Samarkand Launched as Capital of Culture in Islamic World 2025
Mohamed Mandour The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Uzbek Ministry of Culture, launched on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, the celebration of Samarkand as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World, during an international conference held under the theme: Spiritual Heritage and Cultural Expressions in the Islamic World: Calligraphy, Music, Poetry, and Solidarity. The event took place in Samarkand in the presence of several Ministers of Culture from the Islamic world, representatives of relevant international organizations and institutions, the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and the UAE, and members of the diplomatic corps. The celebration began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the screening of a documentary film produced by ICESCO to mark the occasion. In his address, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, stated that Samarkand's history and rich heritage rightfully earn it the title of City of Scholarly Civilization, as its legacy reflects a synthesis of theoretical and applied sciences. From this city emerged both Sahih al-Bukhari and the Ulugh Beg Astronomical Observatory, as well as the creative legacies of Al-Biruni, Al-Khwarizmi, and Ibn Sina. Dr. AlMalik praised the new headquarters of the Center of Islamic Civilization, currently under construction in the capital, Tashkent—an initiative led by His Excellency President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He added that the Uzbek President's vision to preserve identity and heritage aligns with ICESCO's strategic orientations, resulting in numerous major initiatives and projects, including the celebration of Samarkand as Capital of Culture, the inscription of 19 cultural properties on ICESCO's heritage list, and the organization of international conferences highlighting prominent figures of Islamic civilization. Mr. Ozodbek Nazarbekov, Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, expressed his appreciation for ICESCO's role in protecting human heritage and thanked the Director-General for including Samarkand in the Organization's Capitals of Culture Program. He also announced the establishment of an ICESCO Chair at the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan and the inauguration of the ICESCO Manuscripts Center in Samarkand. Mr. Nazarbekov highlighted the importance of the arts, poetry, literature, and music in preserving heritage and defending identity and values, especially in the face of globalization and its negative impacts, affirming that the culture of the Islamic world offers a trusted path to save humanity from these dangers. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
The Star
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Planetary Health Matters: The time for faith in action is now
WHEN I heard of Pope Francis' death last month I felt a profound sense of loss. The planetary health movement lost an ally – one of the most prominent voices linking morality with climate action. Through his legacy in the encyclicals Laudato Si' and Laudato Deum , Pope Francis made clear that the climate crisis is not just a scientific issue; it is deeply social and moral, in no small part fuelled by greed and short-termism. His unflinching stance against fossil fuel interests and calls for radical political action inspired many in the Catholic Church and beyond. His influence reminds us of the impact faith leaders can have as messengers in their communities, often holding more weight than politicians and scientists. And here we need to ask ourselves a pressing question: Do our faith leaders feel sufficiently empowered to speak out as trusted climate communicators? In Asean, where faith is deeply embedded in culture and identity, the answer must be that more can and must be done. Faith communities can be powerful catalysts for values-based climate action – inspiring collective responsibility and working with their congregations to encourage rapid behaviour change. We must foster alliances between planetary health efforts and the influential moral leadership existing within faith groups. Faith traditions have long held a wisdom that modern economies have missed: that the health of the planet is inseparable from the spiritual health of our souls. Across history, religious teachings have framed environmental stewardship as a moral obligation and sacred duty. In 2024, the Al-Mizan Covenant for the Earth was launched under the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, widely supported by Muslim scholars. Drawing on Quranic principles, stewardship (khalifah), and balance (mizan) underscore our responsibility as humans to maintain the intricate equilibrium of creation. This links to the core Islamic values that condemn waste, greed, and exploitation. In Buddhist thought, harming the environment violates the interconnected web of life as beings are linked through non-harm ( ahimsa ) and mindfulness. Tree ordination ceremonies in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia where monks symbolically protect trees, reflect this ethos. Similarly, Hindu traditions have long emphasised ecological responsibility through concepts like cosmic duty ( dharma ) and reverence for the five elements that make up the universe ( pancha mahabhutas ), reminding us that environmental stewardship is an ancient spiritual mandate. Malaysia, and Asean more broadly, have a unique opportunity to incorporate diverse spiritual and cultural teachings in climate leadership. Faith leaders can serve as trusted messengers, shifting the conversation from technical policy to the moral heart of the issue, while bridging political, social, and economic divides. They can mobilise communities, foster resilience and shape a narrative of hope and responsibility in an era of deepening despair. Faith communities are already beginning to flex their economic influence. A powerful step by Christian dioceses, religious orders, and associations has been divesting from fossil fuels. At the 2023 climate summit, COP28 in Dubai, and again ahead of 2024's COP29 in Baku, faith groups united around ethical finance. In Islamic finance, green sukuk – shariah-compliant investments in renewable energy – illustrate how faith-aligned financial tools can advance the clean transition. By focusing on the ecological impact of financial decisions, faith leaders can guide individuals to align their investments with environmental values, urging scrutiny of how wealth is deployed, and embedding the principle that protecting creation must inform every economic choice. Closer to home, the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health and Faith for Our Planet is taking a significant step by launching The Sunway Charter: Faith in Action, conceptualised during the 2024 Planetary Health Summit and 6th Annual Meeting. The charter offers practical guidance for faith communities to integrate and operationalise planetary health principles into teachings and outreach. A global webinar at the end of this month will launch the charter, gathering global multifaith leaders to share insights, foster partnerships with health and environmental organisations, and deepen interfaith dialogue. A central feature is a practical, action-oriented toolkit to empower faith leaders to educate their communities, inspire collective action, and counter misinformation with empathy and credibility. Equipping them with the tools to lead this mission is not optional; it is essential for achieving real and lasting change. Research has shown us the scale of the climate crisis, but science alone will not save us. We must also engage hearts, values, and moral imagination. The charter is an invitation to faith communities to step boldly into climate leadership. We urge religious leaders, scholars, and congregations to embrace it, use the toolkit, and weave planetary health into teachings and practices so that care for creation becomes not only an environmental duty, but a sacred moral calling. The time for faith in action is now. To learn more about the charter go to Prof Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, a physician and experienced crisis leader, is the executive director of the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health at Sunway University. She is the founder of Mercy Malaysia and has served in leadership roles internationally with the United Nations and Red Cross for the last decade. She writes on Planetary Health Matters once a month in Ecowatch . The views expressed here are entirely the writer's own.
See - Sada Elbalad
30-04-2025
- Politics
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Launch of 'Be Ready' Initiative in Partnership Between ICESCO, Egypt
Mohamed Mandour In partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt launched the second edition of the 'Be Ready' initiative under the theme 'One Million Qualified Innovators,' aiming to equip one million young men and women with future skills and connect them to the labor market. The launch took place during a grand ceremony held in Cairo, with high-level attendance from several ministers, senior officials, representatives of international organizations, and youth. ICESCO and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education will implement this initiative in partnership with several international actors, foremost among them the Knowledge Project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Global Innovation Institute, and the Education Development Fund affiliated with the Egyptian Prime Minister's Office. In a recorded address, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of ICESCO, stated that: 'This initiative is an open invitation to every pure dream, every burning ambition, and every mind passionate about change. It will provide youth with the arsenal of the future, the keys to leadership, and the tools of the digital economy, serving them as a bridge toward a new world that recognizes only the creative.' read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Morocco World
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Hassan Hami on the Dual Journey of Diplomacy and Literature at SIEL 2025
Rabat – At the 2025 International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL), held in Rabat, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted a panel that delved into the space where statecraft and storytelling converge. The panel, held on Friday, April 19, featured Moroccan ambassador, poet, and writer Hassan Hami in a conversation moderated by fellow Moroccan author Karima Yatribi. On the intersection of diplomacy and writing, the discussion offered an intimate look at how Hami has spent decades navigating the world as a diplomat and an author. The session drew an audience eager to hear how he manages this balance, and also learn what literature means for someone who has spent a career in the halls of global diplomacy. Writing before diplomacy When asked how the transition from diplomacy to writing unfolded, Hami offered a surprising reversal: 'Writing actually came before diplomacy,' he said. 'Since I was very young, I wrote poetry. One of my poems was published when I was just 14.' He described a short-lived but meaningful period working in journalism before eventually embarking on a career in diplomacy. Yet, even as he rose through the ranks of Morocco's foreign service, the written word remained a constant. 'Writing and diplomacy have existed side by side in my life for many years,' he added. Addressing the stylistic shift from diplomatic communication to literary writing, Hami noted that the adjustment was less dramatic than some might expect. 'Honestly, it wasn't a difficult shift,' he said. 'Most of my books still revolve around diplomacy and international affairs.' He referenced one of his novels, 'La Navette', as an example, a fictional story centered on a diplomat. 'Many of my works are shaped by the diplomatic world. I find the material naturally lends itself to narrative,' he added. When asked what inspires him to write, Hami spoke of literature as a personal and reflective practice. 'Any writer writes first for themselves, through themselves. Then comes the need to share ideas with others,' he explained. Writing, for Hami, is not simply a tool for communication, but an act of introspection. The process, he suggested, is as much about understanding oneself as it is about transmitting ideas to the world. A symbiotic relationship On the role of intellect and culture in diplomacy, Hami was unequivocal. 'Culture is essential,' he said. 'It plays a key role in the continuous process of learning.' He underlined the importance of cultural diplomacy, describing it as a way to engage constructively with other nations and societies. When asked on the panel whether listening is more important than speaking for a diplomat, Hami struck a balance. 'Both are necessary,' he said, 'but listening is absolutely crucial. One of the most important qualities a diplomat can have is self-confidence. And beyond that, knowing languages and being willing to learn them is vital.' On the growing role of AI and digital tools in writing and diplomacy, Hami offered a measured response. 'AI won't solve your problems,' he said. 'It's there to support us, to accompany our efforts, but it should never replace human insight or creativity.' Cultural encounter Speaking to Morocco World News (MWN) on the sidelines of the panel, Hami expanded on his experience living and working abroad. 'When you live in a foreign country, you are constantly in touch with its culture and civilization,' he said. 'That culture influences you, and you also have an impact on it.' Representing Morocco, he added, gives a distinct advantage: 'Morocco is known for its diversity and multicultural heritage. This gives us a certain flexibility and richness when engaging with other cultures.' Cultural exchange, for Hami, is not a one-way street. 'It's a process of giving and receiving. It's very enriching,' he said. 'But it also teaches you humility,' he added. 'The deeper you go into another culture, the more you realize how much you still don't know.' Reflecting on the topic of his panel, Hami noted: 'There is a kind of chemistry between diplomacy and writing. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but you have to keep contributing.' As for his presence at SIEL, Hami remained modest. 'I'm just here to speak about this relationship between being a diplomat and a writer,' he said. 'I'll present a few of my books and try to interact with readers. If a lot of people come, that's great. If not, that's fine too.' In a world where diplomacy is often seen as distant and inaccessible, Hassan Hami's words brought the practice down to earth. A diplomat with a poet's soul Despite the weighty topics discussed, the conversation had moments of levity. When asked on the panel what career he might have pursued if not diplomacy, Hami replied without hesitation: 'Gardener.' The remark drew laughter and affectionate applause from the crowd. In closing, Hami offered advice to Morocco's young readers and writers: 'Believe in yourself. Self-confidence is the foundation of any meaningful journey.' He then read a passage from one of his novels, bringing the audience into his world of fiction, memory, and diplomacy. The reading was met with a warm ovation, a gesture of appreciation for a man who has turned a diplomatic life into literary reflection. Tags: Book fairBooksmorocco book fairMorocco literatureSIELSIEL 2025
