Sharjah: Salem Omar Salem, Director of the ICESCO Regional Office in the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that the Office continues its tireless efforts from its headquarters in Sharjah to enhance cultural, scientific, and digital cooperation and support education and sustainable development initiatives. This reflects the UAE's vision and pioneering humanitarian mission on the regional and international arenas.

According to Emirates News Agency, Salem Omar Salem stated that the Regional Office is committed to realizing ICESCO's strategic objectives by developing qualitative partnerships and impactful initiatives. These efforts are aimed at serving communities in Member States and supporting their endeavors to tackle contemporary challenges in education, culture, and science, as well as promoting the use of smart learning platforms.

Salem highlighted the support of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, which has provided a significant boost to enhancing ICESCO's active presence in the region. This support facilitates fruitful integration with state institutions involved in education, culture, and digitalization, under the continued guidance of the UAE's leadership.

This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts by the ICESCO Regional Office in Sharjah to implement a series of programs and initiatives that align with the future aspirations of Member States, supporting sustainable development approaches. These programs include launching educational projects, intellectual conferences, and capacity-building initiatives within communities.

The Office acts as a gateway for constructive interaction between the Organisation and Member States in the region. It plays a crucial role in developing the cultural and scientific landscape and works to share expertise and successful experiences in innovation, digital education, and community empowerment.

The Office's programs are rooted in a proactive approach that enhances cooperation with strategic partners and leverages the potential of the UAE, particularly the Emirate of Sharjah, in supporting knowledge and achieving scientific progress. This provides an exemplary model of cultural and scientific diplomacy.

The Office remains committed to translating its mission into tangible initiatives with long-term impact, reflecting shared civilizational and human values, and strengthening ICESCO's position as an international umbrella organization for education, culture, and science in the Islamic world.