The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has been awarded the King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication (KACCC) Award in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in its fifth edition for the year 2025, under the category of international non-profit organizations and institutions.
The recognition came for its initiative Peace 360, according to the announcement made by the Center in a press conference held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, at its headquarters in Riyadh, attended by Dr. Abdullah Al-Fawzan, Secretary-General of the Center, and Mr. Ibrahim Al-Asmi, Deputy Secretary-General.
On this occasion, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, expressed his joy at the Organization being honored with this prestigious award, stressing that it stands as a testament to ICESCO’s efforts in consolidating the values of peace, coexistence, and intercultural dialogue within the societies of its Member States.
Dr. AlMalik also praised the efforts and achievements of the KACCC in embedding the values of diversity, coexistence, and cohesion in the Kingdom, which has become a shining model in promoting peace and its noble principles.
He also highlighted the cooperation agreement signed between ICESCO and KACCC last July, aimed at implementing pioneering initiatives that enhance intercultural dialogue, instill values of tolerance and coexistence, and support cultural diversity.
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