Its pavilion takes the visitor from a “black and white” binary mentality to an open, multi-colored one
“Read” .. the message of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the world through “Expo 2020 Dubai”
The pavilion includes a collection of murals and photographs representing the extreme diversity and mixing of people and ideas in the Islamic world.
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Yousef Al-Othaimeen: “The organization was founded on the spirit of promoting cultural pluralism and promoting the values of moderate Islam, and the pavilion at (Expo 2020 Dubai) will play a vital role in highlighting this spirit.”
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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation confirmed that its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be a great opportunity to display the main achievements of the organization, which is considered the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations, and its membership includes 57 countries, in promoting the true image of Islam, encouraging intercultural dialogue, and efforts efforts to improve living standards in the “Islamic Cooperation” countries.
She explained that her pavilion is based on a main idea, "Read", which is the first commandment from God Almighty to Muslims, and it is the message of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the world.
She added that the organization's pavilion is designed to challenge assumptions about the Islamic world, and will take the visitor from a binary (black and white) mindset that sees only stereotypes, to an open mind (multi-colored) that embraces inquiry, knowledge and understanding.
Coordination of participation
and in detail, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, said that the organization is preparing for “Expo 2020 Dubai”, bearing in mind that the UAE, which is a major member of the organization, will host the event, for the first time in the Middle East and Africa. and South Asia, under the slogan “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future.”
He added that the "Islamic Center for the Development of Trade" was appointed by the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to be responsible for coordinating the organization's participation in the exhibition, pointing out that the center organized several coordination meetings between the institutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and interactive workshops with the Expo 2020 Dubai office. , in Casablanca, Jeddah, Marrakech, Istanbul, and Dubai, in order to study the organization’s participation in the exhibition, and to organize side events for the organization’s institutions during the event period (exhibitions, seminars, training courses).
He pointed out that regular conference calls were held on a regular basis between “Expo 2020 Dubai” and the employees of the Islamic Center for the Development of Trade, to prepare the content and design of the organization’s pavilion, in addition to programming side events for the institutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including the celebration of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Day, stressing that the General Secretariat It is seriously looking forward to the launch of Expo 2020 Dubai in October 2021.
Encouraging Participation Al-
Othaimeen stated that the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation uses many opportunities to encourage the large participation of member states and institutions in the global event, pointing out that the organization activated the call for the participation of member states in the global event, during the second session of the OIC Summit on Science and Technology, which Held in June 2021 and hosted by the UAE, the summit declaration called for a broad participation of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to benefit from the unique platform provided by "Expo 2020 Dubai" as the most influential global incubator for new ideas and technologies to build partnerships and progress, thus laying the foundation for a social and economic legacy Strong in the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Al-Othaimeen stressed that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation considers “Expo 2020 Dubai” a platform to highlight some of the activities and tasks of the organization and its organs to the world, as a collective voice of member states, noting that this global event will be a great opportunity for all the institutions of the organization, to present its services, political and economic activities, and aspects of Islamic civilization and its contribution. in the advancement of global culture and civilization.
The idea of the pavilion
About the pavilion, Al-Othaimeen said that it would be a great opportunity to present the main achievements of the organization - which is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations, with a membership of 57 countries and covering four continents - and its institutions, in promoting the true image of Islam and encouraging intercultural dialogue, as well as Efforts to improve living standards in the “Islamic Cooperation” countries, especially infrastructure and trade, financing and empowerment of vulnerable groups, initiatives for the benefit of women and youth, as well as the advancement of regions.
He continued, "The OIC pavilion is located in the multilateral mobility area, and its concept is a journey from darkness to light. The main idea of the pavilion is (Read), which is the first commandment of God Almighty to Muslims, and it is the message of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the world."
Al-Othaimeen indicated that the pavilion is designed to challenge assumptions about the Islamic world, and will take the visitor from a binary (black and white) mentality that sees nothing but stereotypes, to an open mindset (multi-colored) that embraces inquiry, knowledge and understanding, inspired by the basic message of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Islam itself.
He added: “This simple recipe goes beyond its literal meaning, for visitors to begin their journey from a black and white entrance space (representing the stereotypes that people often criticize against Islam), then gradually, over the course of the pavilion’s journey, their understanding will increase, and they will discover an array of murals, photographs, and drawings. Animation representing extreme diversity, a melting pot of cultures, mixing people and ideas that is the Islamic world.”
He said that the pavilion will help visitors explore a fascinating installation displaying thousands of years of achievements, events, landmarks and people, from across the OIC and the entire Islamic world, from ancient times to the present, stressing that the organization was founded in the spirit of promoting cultural pluralism, and promoting the values of moderate Islam, The pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will play a vital role in highlighting this spirit.
Presentation of services Al-
Othaimeen added: “The participating institutions under the umbrella of the organization’s pavilion, as the collective voice of the Islamic world, will highlight their main achievements, and the pavilion will serve as a platform for institutions to showcase their services in Islamic banking and finance, sports, youth empowerment, education, science, trade promotion and investment, and the advancement of global culture and civilization.
He continued, "The pavilion will take visitors on a journey through the important achievements and landmarks of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and its commitment to cultural pluralism and diversity, Islamic culture, economy, halal industry, science and technology, innovation, and joint Islamic action in member states," noting that these institutions will organize exhibitions and events. On the sidelines of the exhibition to communicate with global visitors to the exhibition, the pavilion will also be used to promote various aspects of Islamic banking, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, promoting investments and trade among OIC member countries, regional trade integration, infrastructure development, sustainable tourism development, and cultural heritage preservation. at risk.
Islamic Cooperation
Day During the OIC Day celebrations, the main achievements of the organization and its institutions will be presented, as well as promoting the true image of Islam, encouraging intercultural dialogue, highlighting Islamic culture, and the spirit of communication and tolerance promoted by Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Day of Revival of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will be held on November 2, 2021, from 10 am to 2:30 pm at Al Wasl Plaza.
Participating
Organizations and Institutions Organizations and institutions under its umbrella, as the collective voice of the Islamic world, will participate in the OIC pavilion, including:
The Islamic Development Bank Group.
Islamic Center for Trade Development.
Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
Center for Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training for Islamic Countries.
Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries.
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