​​​​​ It is a specialized organization operating within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, headquartered in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. It was established by the decision issued by the Third Islamic Summit Conference in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in January 1981. It includes in its membership 52 Islamic countries from the group of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and is concerned with promoting and strengthening Among the member states in the fields of education, culture, science and communication, headed by a Director General, and the organizational structure consists of the General Conference, the Executive Council and the General Administration, which consists of a group of specialized directors. The organization is affiliated with regional offices, educational centers,

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