ICESCO obtains Excellence Shield and "Champion" award

March 05, 2025 / 10:06 PM

Sharjah24: Salem Omar Salem, director of the regional office of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), earned the organisation's shield during the Global Innovation Summit, reaffirming the organisation's innovation leadership. The Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation hosted the event in the Sustainable City in Dubai, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Institute in the United States.

Honouring ICESCO's efforts to support innovation

This honour acknowledges ICESCO's continued efforts to foster an innovative culture within its institutions and assist member nations in implementing long-term innovation strategies.

Commitment to innovation as a strategic imperative

Salem stated that the award represents the conclusion of ICESCO's ongoing efforts to promote innovation in the Islamic world, emphasising that it has become a strategic imperative for advancement and growth in all disciplines.

Enhancing institutional reform and competitiveness

He also said that this award shows ICESCO's unwavering dedication to encouraging new ideas in schools, universities, and other cultural institutions. This makes it better able to lead strategic change in the Islamic world, support long-term growth, and improve regional and global competitiveness.

Recognition as Certified Innovative Organisation

The Global Innovation Institute also awarded ICESCO the "Certified Innovative Organisation (CInOrg)" accreditation after its specialists conducted a series of examinations. These assessments looked at the organisation's authorised innovation policies, program execution technique, impact on member states, and level of strategic partner participation in innovative initiatives.

I have earned the valued "Champion" certificate

ICESCO's excellence was further honoured with the renowned "Champion" certificate, which is given to institutions that meet the highest standards of institutional innovation.

The significance of the award

This award is particularly significant since it acknowledges ICESCO's pioneering contribution to developing an innovation culture within its internal framework and increasing member states' engagement in innovative activities.

Global Innovation Summit is a major platform

The Global Innovation Summit is an important forum for debating innovation-related issues in a variety of areas, including government services, healthcare, and education. Participants discussed how to build new strategies in accordance with global developments.