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The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
OIC nations must lead global AI development, says Zambry
PUTRAJAYA: The Islamic world must take a proactive approach in shaping the direction of global technology, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Higher Education Minister said science and technology had long been the foundation of Islamic civilisation and it was now the shared responsibility of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) member states to restore this leadership through a holistic, ethical and Islamic value-based approach. He said this at the Second Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform held in Teheran, Iran, on May 18 and 19. According to the ministry's statement, Zambry said Malaysia had proposed seven main pillars for joint consideration within the OIC-15 framework of action. The proposed pillars include developing a common curriculum covering AI, data ethics and digital humanities; establishing cross-country research and innovation hubs; launching a widespread AI literacy movement among member states; as well as setting up the OIC-15 Digital Solidarity Fund and the OIC Digital Readiness Index. The other pillars proposed are the formation of the OIC Cybersecurity Consortium; the setting up of the OIC-15 Foresight Unit to shape the future of Islamic technology; and the introduction of a Crisis Innovation Fund to assist communities affected, including Gaza. Zambry also shared Malaysia's progress in formulating the Malaysian Higher Education Plan (PPTM) 2025-2035, which focuses on AI-based education, lifelong learning and digital talent development. 'The Malaysia Madani concept, which is based on balanced, comprehensive and humane development, is highlighted as a model for the country's digital transformation. 'Malaysia also offers cooperation in the form of scholarships, mobility programmes and AI Fellowships to support talent development with OIC-15 member states,' according to the statement. The ministry added that Zambry paid a courtesy call on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside ministers and representatives of other OIC member states, Bernama reported. 'In addition, a bilateral meeting was held between Zambry and Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister Hossein Simayi Saraf to discuss potential cooperation in skilled manpower, science and technology between Malaysia and Iran,' said the ministry. The meeting, themed 'Innovation in Science and Technology through Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: A Strategy for a Brighter Future in the Islamic World', brought together more than 20 representatives from OIC member states to explore AI technology's potential as a driver of shared progress. The Third Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform is scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia.
See - Sada Elbalad
20-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iran Hosts 2nd Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform
Mohamed Mandour The OIC delegation, led by Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher, Assistant Secretary-General for Science and Technology, attended the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform, held in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the title 'Innovation in Science and Technology through Harnessing AI: a Strategy for Excellence, A Bright Future for the Islamic World'. The Meeting brought together the Ministers of Science, Technology, and Higher Education and high-ranking representatives of a number of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform's Member States, including Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Tunisia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. Representatives of non-OIC-15 countries, such as Brunei Darussalam and Uzbekistan, attended the event as the host country's guests. The Ministerial Meeting was opened by the Minister of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, who emphasized the critical importance of developing Artificial Intelligence technologies and awareness about them in the Islamic world for making it technologically competitive worldwide. The First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran closed the inaugural session by briefing the participants about the massive progress that his country had made over the past 46 years in the field of science and higher education. He also paid particular attention to the role of youth and women in scientific and technological advancement. The OIC Assistant Secretary-General, in his remarks, stressed that the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform had become an integral part of the entire OIC Agenda in the domain of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). He also noted that the Dialogue Platform is still evolving towards transformation into an influential forum to elevate the OIC community's global standing in scientific and technological development, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the position of OIC Member States in the world. In this regard, Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher underscored that the Dialogue Platform's effectiveness is to be measured by tangible joint actions and outcomes. He further called on the Member States of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform to pursue a realistic, shared vision, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the OIC STI Agenda. In the course of the Ministerial Meeting's plenary session, Heads of delegations delivered statements with the focus upon achievements of their respective countries in the field of Artificial Intelligence and calls for broader intra-OIC interaction in this field and other science domains. The Ministerial Meeting concluded its activity by adopting the Tehran Declaration. 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 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
