The Regional Office of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – ICESCO – in Sharjah serves as the organization’s official representative in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region.
It plays a central role in strengthening cooperation among educational, scientific, and cultural institutions, contributing to ICESCO’s strategic vision of building sustainable societies based on knowledge and innovation.
Building on Sharjah’s leading position as a global center for culture and knowledge, and in alignment with the UAE’s vision of promoting innovation and sustainable development, the regional office works to establish bridges of cooperation, exchange expertise, strengthen capacity-building programs, share knowledge, and implement high-quality initiatives that align with ICESCO’s mission and global objectives.
To promote knowledge, build partnerships, and support sustainable development, starting from Sharjah and reaching the world.
The ICESCO Regional Office in Sharjah acts as a regional platform for strengthening international cooperation, exchanging knowledge, and building strategic partnerships.
It supports initiatives that enhance collaboration among institutions, encourage innovation, promote cultural dialogue, and contribute to achieving sustainable development.
Strengthening regional cooperation and expanding opportunities for global knowledge exchange.
Through its diverse programs and partnerships, the ICESCO Regional Office in Sharjah connects governments, universities, research centers, and cultural institutions.
In doing so, it contributes to promoting innovation, cooperation, and knowledge exchange, while reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a global hub for culture, knowledge, and sustainable development.
To serve as a beacon of civilizational and knowledge-based influence at the international level in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication.
To accelerate sustainable development by shaping forward-looking policies, fostering innovative and effective knowledge ecosystems, promoting the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and providing institutional support.
At ICESCO, we believe that our values are the foundation that guides our mission and shapes everything we do. We are committed to bringing these values to life through leadership, coexistence, transparency, innovation, and solidarity.
Strengthening cultural collaboration.
Empowering healthier and skilled communities.
Advancing science and sustainable innovation.
Expanding global collaboration and impact.
