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OIC foreign ministers meeting condemns ‘heinous’ killing of Haniyeh, violation of Iran’s sovereignty

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 - 02:22 GMT

The foreign ministers held Israel, the illegal occupying force, entirely accountable for the assassination of Haniyeh

Cairo named OIC capital of tourism for 2026: A heritage-rich city steeped in history

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 - 08:19 GMT

The prestigious title was revealed during the 12th session of the Conference of Tourism Ministers of OIC member states, which is taking place in Uzbekistan from May 31 to June 2

Deputy FM reviews Egypt's efforts in confronting Israeli atrocities

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 07:14 GMT

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs Hamdi Sanad Loza reviewed Egypt's efforts in confronting Israeli atrocities and supporting Palestinian civilians in withstanding the fierce Israeli aggression.

Egypt’s NCW president: Liquidation of Palestinian cause is liquidation of human rights

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 10:45 GMT

President of Egypt's National Council for Women (NCW) Maya Morsy has participated in a virtual emergency meeting for the Ministerial Council of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Women Development Organization to discuss the situation of the Palestinian women amid the Israeli aggression in Gaza.

OIC holds emergency meeting to discuss repercussions of Quran's burning in Sweden

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 06:54 GMT

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold, next week, at its headquarters in Jeddah, an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss the procedures for the repercussions of the incident of burning a copy of the Holy Qur’an that took place in Sweden on the first day of Eid al-Adha.

Egyptian minister sheds light on reinforcing food security among member states of Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 01:47 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj suggested Tuesday that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) can play a role in reinforcing food security among member states.

Preparatory meeting of OIC ministerial conference kicks off in Cairo

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 11:31 GMT

Established in 1969, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents.

Egypt to host 2nd edition of ministerial meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation in June

Mon, 08 May 2023 - 12:59 GMT

The meeting is entitled "Impact of Social Justice on Social Security."

Egypt calls for enhancing mechanisms at Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 03:06 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Monday with the ambassadors of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Secretary General of Muslim World League receives his OIC counterpart, Grand Mufti of Bosnia

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 06:03 GMT

Secretary General of the Muslim World League and president of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, received at his office in Mecca, the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, accompanied by the Secretary General of OIC’s International Islamic Fiqh Academy, Prof. Koutoub Moustapha Sano.

OIC chief reiterates sustained support to UN alliance of civilizations

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 01:50 GMT

‏In a statement at the High Level Ministerial Group of the Ninth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations held in Fez, the secretary general appreciated the initiative by Morocco of hosting the Forum’s ninth edition, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Egypt welcomes successful Somali Presidential elections

Thu, 19 May 2022 - 04:19 GMT

Egypt welcomed on Wednesday the successful organization of Somali elections that ended up by declaring Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new president of the country.

Egypt's FM warns against unilateral acts on Palestinian Cause during OIC meeting

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 - 03:31 GMT

The minister showcased that the Palestinian Cause was the main reason the OIC was established.

Pakistani Amb.: OIC summit in Islamabad to encapsulate discussions on security, peace

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 - 12:27 GMT

The Pakistani Ambassador to Cairo Sajid Bilal held a press conference Wednesday on the occasion of his country’s hosting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit on March 23 in Islamabad.

LAS participates in extraordinary session of OIC's FMs Sunday

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 - 11:54 GMT

Sunday's meeting will convene at an initiative by Saudi Arabia, the current chair of the OIC, added the statement.

Egypt's FM stresses coordination among member states of Organization for Islamic Cooperation

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 02:32 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affarirs Sameh Shokry received Wednesday Secretary-General of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hussein Ibrahim Taha.

WRAP-UP: Egypt, OIC draw attention to importance of women’s empowerment

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 06:42 GMT

Egypt over the coming two years will focus on two main issues: empowering women economically and combating the negative impacts of terrorism and extremism against women.

Egypt’s Sisi: Women’s empowerment is the key to building strong civilizations

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 10:32 GMT

“Egypt will spare no effort to support the Organization of Women's Development within the framework of OIC work,” he said.

WDO thanks President Sisi for directions to pay least developed countries’ annual contributions

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 08:03 GMT

Ambassador Ehab Fawzy, Deputy Executive Director of the Women Development Organization (WDO), affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), thanked President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, for his instructions that Egypt pays the annual contributions allocated for the WDO, set to be paid by the least developed countries

Sisi: Egypt to pay least developed countries’ annual contributions to OIC’s Women Development Organization

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 - 07:02 GMT

The president’s remarks came in a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and Head of the National Council for Women (NCW) Maya Morsy

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