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6th Session of the General Conferenceof the federation of the UniverSitieS

of the iSlamiC World

Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University - Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia23-25 Muharram 1435 A.H. / 26-28 November 2013

With the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy MosquesKing Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Final Report

FUIW/GC6/2013/F.R.

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Final Report of the Sixth Session of the FUIW General Conference

With the help of Allah, the General Conference of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World convened in a sixth session in the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, on 23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H., corresponding to 26-27 November 2013A.D., under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah preserve him, and with Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University as host. Participants included representatives of the member universities, along with other institutions including organizations and federations and a variety of guest personalities.

The session started with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. The floor was then taken by the Vice-Rector of Azerbaijan State Economic University. In the speech read out on his behalf, H.E. Prof. Dr Shamsaddin Hajiyev, President of the Fifth General Conference of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, placed on record the generous hospitality extended by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University to the Conference’s sixth session. He also noted with appreciation the efforts by the FUIW Secretary General, Dr Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, to shape the outstandingly strategic direction of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World. Dr Shamsaddin Hajiyev also urged the Islamic world universities aspiring to maintain a competitive edge with leading universities to work in earnest and benefit from world class expertise. In addition, he stressed the need for universities in the Islamic world to build joint cooperation, such as through promoting exchange of student and staff visits and enhancing quality culture in scientific research.

Also speaking at the opening session was His Excellency Dr Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of ISESCO and Secretary General of the FUIW. He expressed profound gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah preserve him, and to his Crown Prince, for the continuous support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia both to ISESCO and the FUIW and to the joint Islamic action. He also gratefully thanked H.E. Dr Suliman A. Aba Al-Khail for offering to host at Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, both the extraordinary session of the Executive Council and the sixth General Conference of the Federation, and for the services provided by the university to make both events a success. Dr Altwaijri also pointed out to the Federation’s major projects for the establishment of new institutions at a number of member universities under the Federation’s aegis.

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For his part, Dr Sulaiman bin Abdullah Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Chairman of the Executive Council of the FUIW, expressed pleasure with the University playing host to this major event with far-reaching goals. He also commended the steps taken by the Federation to network member universities, and expressed special pride in the patronage granted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Conference. He also thanked the President of the Fifth General Conference, the Federation’s Secretary General and all parties that have supported the General Conference.

Further, the President of the Fifth General Conference handed the chair of the Conference’s sixth session to His Excellency Dr Suliman bin Abdullah Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.

At the close of the opening session, the Rector of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University awarded the University’s Gold Shield both to His Excellency Dr Shamsaddin Hajiyev, President of the General Conference’s Fifth Session, and to His Excellency Dr Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Secretary General of the FUIW, for their conscientious efforts to promote university education in the Muslim world.

Similarly, the FUIW Secretary General awarded the Federation’s Shield to His Excellency Dr Suliman bin Abdullah Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, President of the Federation’s Sixth General Conference, in recognition of his efforts to support the Federation.

And as part of the FUIW University Research Prize 2012, devoted to promoting (Sound Governance and University Education), cash prizes and certificates were distributed to the following laureates:

1. First prize winner: Prof. Dr Hadi Abdulsamad Abdullah, Public Administration Professor (Omdurman University, Sudan).

2. Second prize winner: Dr Rajae bint Zuhair Khalid Alaassili, Associate Education Professor (Al-Quds Open University, Palestine).

3. Third prize winner: Dr Manal bint Mansour Bouhmid, Associate Professor (College of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait).

During the first working session, the General Conference adopted the draft agenda and draft programme for its sixth session (please refer to Annexes 1 and 2)

Afterwards, the FUIW Secretary General presented the document on the universities that have joined the Federation between the fifth and sixth sessions of the General Conference, with focus on the efforts by the General Secretariat to increase membership to the Federation. The General Secretariat, he explained, has received 70 applications, of which 50 were accepted at the previous three sessions (16th, 17th and 18th) and extraordinary session of the Executive Council.

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After discussion, the General Conference commended the outcome of the efforts by the Secretary General and his assistants in this respect, and invited him to intensify contact to bring other universities, which meet the membership criteria, to join the Federation and subscribe to its goals and action mechanisms. The General Conference also agreed on the full membership of these universities to the Federation. (Please refer to Annex 3 for list of universities admitted to the Federation between the fifth and sixth sessions of the General Conference)

The Conference formed its bureau as follows:

Chair: Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.

Vice-chairs:

1. International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad.

2. Islamic University in Uganda.

3. The University of Jordan.

Rapporteur: Azerbaijan State Economic University.

For his part, the Chairperson of the Executive Council presented the Council’s report on interim activities between the General Conference’s fifth and sixth sessions. The report was adopted with mention of the efforts of the Council’s chairperson and members to sustain support to the Federation and the Secretary General to put the three-year 2010-2012 plan into motion.

In addition, the Secretary General presented his report on the General Secretariat activities between the fifth and sixth sessions. In it was highlighted the progress made in implementing the Federation’s activities under the action plan (2010-2012. The report was also a record of the remarkable effort by the Federation to promote higher education in the Muslim world and propel joint Islamic action.

Then, H.E. Dr Sultan Abu-Orabi Al Adwan, Secretary General of the Association of Arab Universities, took the floor and extended appreciation to organizers and participants, and commended the work by the Federation. He also expressed the will by AAU to build stronger cooperation with the Federation.

The General Conference, upon discussion of the report of activities, thanked the Secretary General for the efforts he made, along with his assistants, to implement the major part of the programmes of the action plan and budget for 2010-2012. A special mention was also made of the Secretary General’s endeavors to involve the Federation in a wide range of international and Islamic conferences addressing issues of common interest, of the joint effort by ISESCO, member universities and parallel organizations in providing facilitation and services for the implementation of the Federation’s activities, and of their interest in developing cooperation relations and partnership with

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the Federation. Then, the Conference adopted the Report of the Secretary General on the Federation’s Activities between the Fifth and Sixth Sessions of the General Conference.

Afterwards, the Secretary General presented his Financial Report featuring a review of the financial situation of the Federation during the three years of the Action Plan (2010-2012) and a presentation of spreadsheets outlining contribution payment by member universities for the same period (US$ 614,269.56). The report also pointed out that non-payment of contributions by some member universities negatively affected activity implementation.

As well as approving the Secretary General’s Financial Report, the General Conference thanked the member universities that have paid their contributions for the period 2010-2012 and urged the others to settle their contributions and arrears. It also invited the Secretary General to continue efforts and contact to secure additional funds for activity implementation, by strengthening cooperation and partnership with member universities as well as federations and bodies operating in the same field of specialty. In addition, the Conference invited the Secretary General to follow up on settlement of arrears, redress the Federation’s financial situation and translate into action proposals of the Financial Report concerning arrears payment.

After that, the Secretary General presented the Draft Action Plan and Budget for the Years 2013-2015 wherein were highlighted the guiding references, the specificity of its content, strategic focus areas, methodological structure and foundational premise in addition to its new budget which amounts to (US$ 1,560,000.00) with an increase of (US$ 300,000.00).

During the deliberations, the Conference thanked the Secretary General and his assistants for preparing the Draft Action Plan (2013-2015).

Then, the General Conference approved the draft plan and endorsed its budget totaling US$ 1,560,000.00 to fund its implementation, taking into consideration the priorities and needs of Member Universities at implementation.

Afterwards, the Secretary General presented a report on the “Islamic Virtual University”, wherein he briefed the Conference of the project’s progress. He also advised the Conference of the decisions and recommendations by the Board of Trustees of the IVU in its previous meetings.

After listening to the Secretary General's presentation in this regard, and considering the deliberations which have taken place, the General Conference endorsed the report on the Islamic Virtual University, along with the proposed composition of its Board of Trustees for a term of six years (please refer to Annex 4). It also thanked the General Secretariat and His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammed al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, for the generous offer to headquarter the IVU in Sharjah and provide necessary technical equipment and office furniture. It also

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mandated the Secretary General to take the necessary legal, technical, administrative and financial measures to establish the IVU in Sharjah, in coordination with the relevant and competent parties.

In his presentation of the (Report of the Bureau of the Islamic Body for Quality and Accreditation), the Secretary General apprise the Conference of the efforts made by the Federation to activate the IBQA and devise its implementation mechanisms. He also advised the Conference of the recommendations of the previous meetings held in this connection by the Federation.

After deliberations, the Conference adopted the Draft Mechanisms for the Activation of the Islamic Body for Quality and Accreditation. It also thanked the FUIW General Secretariat and the International Islamic University Malaysia for their continuous cooperation in developing this project and the necessary mechanism for its implementation, while inviting Member Universities as well as Arab and Islamic organizations and institutions to cooperate in extending support to this important project.

Then, the Secretary General made a presentation on the “Project for the Establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market”, while underscoring the importance of promoting university education to best respond to changing labor market needs, by strengthening contact and cooperation among higher education and scientific research institutions across the Muslim world and develop viable mechanisms thereto. The focus by the Secretary General was on setting up the data and infrastructure required to ameliorate higher education and scientific research institutions in the Muslim world to best adapt to the labor market requirements, and establishing effective mechanisms for cooperation, partnership and contact with leading labor market bodies and institutions. The urge, the Secretary General stressed, was also for identifying the areas that most need to be aligned to the labor market, and linking university education output to labor market and development needs of Muslim societies.

After deliberations, the Conference endorsed the “Project for the Establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market”, and thanked the FUIW General Secretariat, Al-Azhar University, Al-Mansura University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for their cooperation to develop the project. The Conference invited the Secretary General to pursue efforts to implement this project and develop procedures for the establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market, in coordination with the host universities and stakeholders.

Afterwards, the Secretary General presented the (Project for the Establishment of the Leagues of Parallel Faculties), stressing its vital importance in promoting cooperation and partnership among parallel colleges to achieve their common

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objective of qualifying graduates to best serve their Muslim community, as well as in stimulating joint studies and research works and in fostering quality in the areas of education, training and scientific research.

After deliberations, the Conference approved the project and thanked the Secretary General and Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for cooperating to develop the project. It also invited the FUIW General Secretariat to develop procedures for the establishment of the leagues of parallel faculties, in coordination with the concerned universities.

In presenting the (Project for the Establishment of the Network of Strategic Planning Experts in Member Universities), the Secretary General gave an outline of the project’s strategic goals, focus areas, as well as the standards and criteria for experts selection, and provided data on strategic planning in university education. It also pointed out to the decision, in this connection, by the 17th Executive Council.

Following discussions, the Conference adopted the project and thanked the General Secretariat and Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for cooperating to develop it. It also invited the General Secretariat to develop procedures to establish the Network in coordination with Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.

Further, the Secretary General gave a presentation on the (Project for the Establishment of the Centre for University Education and Scientific Research Ethics), wherein he outlined the project’s objectives, focus areas and mission in relation to teaching staff, scientific research and intellectual property.

Many views on the project were expressed during its discussion by the Conference, which focused mainly on the need that the centre’s mission include devising the professional standards relative to the programmes presented by the Universities for the development of the Muslim society. Following discussions, the Conference approved the project and thanked the General Secretariat and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences for cooperating to develop it. It also invited the General Secretariat to develop procedures to establish the Centre in coordination with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences.

The Secretary General also presented the (Project for the Establishment of the Authority for Programme, Student and Faculty Exchange), pointing out to its goals and mission of promoting university education, developing joint programmes and facilitating mutual recognition of member universities’ academic programmes.

The presentation was followed by discussions during which suggestions were made to establish a separate department to be in charge of students affairs in the universities of the Islamic world, as well as of the functions of the department for programmes exchange and adoption and accreditation of diplomas and university-related legislation.

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Following discussions, the General Conference adopted the project and thanked the General Secretariat and Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for cooperating to develop it. It also invited the General Secretariat to develop procedures to set the project into motion in coordination with Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.

After listening to the presentation by the Secretary General concerning the modification of the Federation’s logotype, and upon considering the design of the new logo, the General Conference decided to adopt it. It also thanked the Secretary General and his assistants for their efforts to enhance the image of the Federation in the Muslim world and beyond.

Following that, the Secretary General submitted the proposal concerning the composition of the members of the Executive Council for the three-year period from 2014 through 2016 which was approved by the Conference. (Please refer to the list of the members of the Executive Council for the period 2014-2016 at Annex 5)

Concerning the venue and date for its next session, the General Conference decided to convene its seventh session at the headquarters of the FUIW in Rabat, in November 2016, in cooperation with Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.

During the Conference’s closing session, H.E the President of the Conference delivered an address wherein he expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its great support to the Federation and for hosting the Conference in the best conditions possible, and thanked the Conference members, the General Secretariat and all the parties that contributed to the Conference.

In his closing address, H.E. the Secretary General of the FUIW, Dr Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, expressed his appreciation of and gratitude to the continuous support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia devotes to joint Islamic action and to ISESCO and the Federation, in particular. On that occasion, he reiterated thanks and appreciation to H.E. the President of the Conference, the Rector of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, for the university’s hosting of the Conference and for providing the conditions for its success. He also thanked the Conference members and the staff of the Secretariat and the University for the efforts they have put in preparing for the Federation’s General Conference and Executive Council, reiterating his keen interest in implementing the resolutions of the Conference and ensuring due follow-up to them. Then, the General Conference adopted the Final Report and resolutions annexed thereto.

The participants expressed their thanks and gratitude to the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for the generous hospitality extended to the participating delegations, and for the facilitation of the procedures of obtaining their entry visas, which have positively affected the proceedings of the Conference. They also expressed admiration and appreciation of the

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development taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, may Allah assist him, and praised the wise policies adopted by the Kingdom to serve the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations and the two holy mosques.

Also, the participants asked H.E. the President of the Conference and H.E. the FUIW’s Secretary General to send messages of thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, to the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Minister of Defense, Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to the Second Deputy Prime Minister, the King’s Special Envoy, Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to the Minister of Higher Education, Mr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Angari, for the generous hospitality they extended to them, and for the services and facilitations they provided to ensure the success of the Conference.

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Resolutions of the Sixth session of the FUIW General Conference

Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World General Secretariat

6th Session of the General Conference Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic

University Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H./26-27

November 2013

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Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World -FUIW-

General Conference / Sixth Session

Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University Riyadh – Saudi Arabia

23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H. / 26–27 November 2013

Resolution on Item 1.1 of the Agenda:

(Adoption of the Draft Agenda) No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.1.1

Conference, The General

- In compliance with Article (11-II), paragraph “b”, of the Federation’s Charter;

- Having considered the Draft Agenda of its sixth session as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/1.1);

- Taking into account Decision (FUIW/EEC/2013/D.3.1) whereby the Executive Council, at its Extraordinary Session, recommended approval of the Agenda by the General Conference as contained in the proposed document;

- Considering the deliberations which have taken place,

Decides the following:

- Adopts the Agenda of its sixth session, as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/1.1 Adopted), annexed to the Final Report.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/R. 1.1

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General Conference / Sixth Session Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia 23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H. / 26–27 November 2013

of the Agenda: 2Resolution on Item 1.

(Adoption of the Draft Programme) No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.1.2

The General Conference,

- Considering Resolution (FUIW/GC6/2013/R.1.1) whereby it adopted the Agenda of the sixth session as contained in Document (FUIW/CG6/2013/1.1);

- Having considered the Draft Programme contained in Document (FUIW/CG6/2013/1.2); - Taking into account Decision (FUIW/ EEC/2013/D. 3.1) whereby the Executive Council,

at its Extraordinary Session, recommended approval of the Agenda by the General Conference as contained in the proposed document;

- Considering the deliberations which have taken place;


- Adopts the Programme as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/1.2, Adopted), annexed to the Final Report.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/ R. 1.2

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Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World

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of the Agenda: 3Resolution on Item 1.

(Endorsement of the Universities Admitted to the FUIW between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.1.3


- In compliance with Article (11-II), paragraph “5”, of the Federation’s Charter, and Article (21), paragraph “l”, of the Rules of Procedure of the Federation’s Executive Council;

- Having considered Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/1.3) containing nominal list of universities having joined the FUIW in the interval between the fifth and sixth sessions of the General Conference;

- Taking into account the recommendation of the Executive Council at its previous sessions;



- Endorses the list of universities having joined the Federation between the fifth and sixth sessions of the General Conference as in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/1.3), annexed to the Final Report.


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(Composition of the Conference Bureau) No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.1.4


- In compliance with Article (9), paragraph “b”, of the Federation’s Charter; - Having considered Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/1.4) on the composition of the

Bureau of the sixth session of the General Conference; - Abiding by the principle of geographical distribution;



- Approves the composition of the Bureau of the Sixth General Conference as follows: President of the Conference: Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University

Vice-Presidents: 1. International Islamic University in Islamabad 2. Islamic University In Uganda 3. University of Jordan

Rapporteur of the Conference: Azerbaijan State Economic University


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(Report of the FUIW Executive Council between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R. 2.1


- In compliance with Article (12-Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “a”, of the Federation’s Charter;

- Having considered the Report of the Executive Council contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/2.1);

- Having heard the presentation made by the Chairman of the Executive Council;



1. Takes note of the Report of the Executive Council as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/2.1).

2. Commends the efforts by the Chairman of the Executive Council and by the honorable Council members to sustain support to the Federation and to its Secretary General, within the framework of implementation of the Three-Year Action Plan 2010-2012.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/ R. 2.1

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(Report of the Secretary General on the General Secretariat’s Activities between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R. 2.2


- In compliance with Article (13), paragraph “g”, of the Rules of Procedure of the General Conference, and Article (12-Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “a”, of the Federation’s Charter;

- Having considered the Report of the Secretary General on the Federation’s activities between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions, as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/2.2);

- Considering that the Executive Council decided at its previous three sessions to adopt this report and submit it to the Sixth General Conference with a recommendation for approval;

- Having heard the presentation made by the Secretary General in this connection;



1. Adopts the Report of the Secretary General on the Federation’s Activities between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions, as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/2.2).

2. Thanks the Secretary General and his assistants for the efforts to implement the programmes under the Action Plan and Budget for the Years 2010-2012 while rationalizing expenditures.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/ R. 2.2, p. 1

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3. Commends the Secretary General for his efforts to enable participation of the Federation in Islamic and international conferences within its areas of competence, in cooperation with similar organizations.

4. Thanks the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), similar organizations and the FUIW Member Universities for the facilitation and services rendered to implement the Federation’s activities, and for positively contributing to the promotion of cooperation and partnership with the FUIW’s Secretariat.

5. Invites the Member Universities to support the Federation by settling their budget contributions and arrears and strengthen cooperation and partnership with the FUIW’s Secretariat.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/ R. 2.2, p. 2

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(Financial Report of the Secretary General and Study of the Financial Situation of the Federation for the Years 2010-2012)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R. 2.3


- In compliance with Article (10), paragraph, “h”, and Article (12- Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “b”, of the Federation’s Charter, along with Article (21), paragraph “b”, of the Executive Council’s Rules Procedure;

- Having considered the Financial Report of the Secretary General and Study of the Financial Situation for the Years 2010-2012 contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/2.3);

- Considering the decision by the Executive Council, at its previous three sessions, to adopt this report and submit it, with recommendation for approval, to the Sixth General Conference;

- Having heard the presentation made by the Secretary General; and - Considering the deliberations which have taken place;


1. Adopts the Financial Report of the Secretary General as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/2.3).

2. Thanks the Member Universities which have paid up their contributions for the years 2010-2012 and urges other Member Universities to settle their financial contributions and arrears.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/R. 2.3, p. 1

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3. Invites the Secretary General to pursue efforts and contact to secure extra budgetary resources, and consolidate cooperation and partnership with Member Universities, parallel federations and specialised bodies, in order to implement the Federation’s activities.

4. Invites the Secretary General to pursue efforts to collect arrears, redress the financial situation of the Federation and implement the financial report’s proposals regarding payment of arrears by Member Universities.

5. Mandates the Executive Council to take appropriate decision thereon in its forthcoming sessions.

6. Submits a report on the matter to the seventh Session of the General Conference.


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(Draft Action Plan and Budget for the Years 2013-2015) No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.1


- In compliance with Article (12- Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “b”, of the Federation’s Charter; Article (13), paragraph “g”, of the General Conference’s Rules of Procedure; and Article (21), paragraph “c”, of the Executive Council’s Rules of Procedure;

- Having considered the Federation’s Draft Action Plan for the Years 2013-2015 contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.1);

- Considering Decision (FUIW/EC17/2012/D.4.1) by the Executive Council at its 17th session (Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 26-27 May 2012) to adopt the Draft Action Plan for the Years 2013-2015 contained in Document (FUIW/EC17/2012/4.1) and submit it, with recommendation for approval, to the Sixth General Conference; and



1. Adopts the Federation’s Draft Action Plan for the Years 2013-2015 as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.1) along with its budget totalling (US$ 1,560,000), while taking into account the observations and proposals of the General Conference and the Member Universities’ priorities and needs on the implementation of the action plan.

2. Thanks the Executive Council for the efforts and follow-up to draw up the broad lines of the Draft Action Plan for the Years 2013-2015.


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3. Thanks the Secretary General and his assistants for preparing the Draft Action Plan and budget for the years 2013-2015, and commends the methodology adopted in preparing this document.

4. Invites the Secretary General to coordinate with the concerned parties to implement and follow up on the resolutions and recommendations of the sixth Islamic Conference of the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research and ensure effective participation in its forthcoming meetings and sessions.

5. Invites Member Universities to pay up their contributions to this plan’s budget and calls on the Secretary General to pursue his efforts to secure funding partners to contribute to the implementation of the projects and programmes within the plan.


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(Project of the Islamic Virtual University) No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.2


- In compliance with Article (12- Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “a”, of the Federation’s Charter;

- Having considered Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.2) concerning the Project of the Islamic Virtual University;

- Considering the decisions by the Executive Council at its previous three sessions, whereby it adopted this project and agreed to submit it, with recommendation for approval, to the Sixth General Conference;

- Having heard the presentation made by the Secretary General in this connection; and - Considering the deliberations which have taken place;


1. Adopts the Report on the Project of the Islamic Virtual University, containing outcome and recommendations of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the IVU.

2. Endorses the proposed composition of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic Virtual University for a six-year term of office.

3. Thanks the Federation’s General Secretariat and His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, for headquartering the IVU in Sharjah and providing necessary technical equipment and office furniture.


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4. Mandates the Secretary General to take the necessary legal, technical, administrative and financial measures to establish the IVU in Sharjah, in coordination with relevant and competent parties.

5. Invites the Secretary General to pursue efforts to set this project into motion, in cooperation and coordination with all stakeholders.


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da:of the Agen Resolution on Item 3.3

(Report of the Bureau of the Islamic Body for Quality and Accreditation)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.3


- In accordance with Article (12- Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “a”, of the Federation’s Charter;

- Having examined Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.3);

- Having heard the presentation made by the Secretary General in this connection; and - Considering the deliberations which have taken place;


1. Adopts the report of the Bureau of the Islamic Body for Quality and Accreditation as contained in Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.3).

2. Thanks the FUIW’s General Secretariat and the International Islamic University Malaysia for their cooperation throughout the project and for their efforts to develop a general conception and implementation mechanisms of the project.

3. Invites Member Universities as well as Arab and Islamic institutions to provide support for this project.

4. Invites the Secretary General to present a report thereon to the next session of the General Conference.


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da:of the Agen Resolution on Item 3.4

(Project for the Establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.4


- In accordance with Article (12- Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “a”, of the Federation’s Charter;

- Having examined Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.4); - Having heard the presentation made by the Federation’s Secretary General;

- Considering the deliberations which have taken place and the opinions and observations of its members;


1. Adopts the (Project for the Establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market) as contained in Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.4), while taking into consideration the observations and proposals of the members of the Executive Council and of the General Conference.

2. Agrees that Al-Azhar University, Al-Mansura University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia play host to the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market, in coordination with and under the umbrella of the FUIW.

3. Commissions the FUIW’s General Secretariat to develop procedures for the establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market, in coordination with the host universities and concerned parties.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/R. 3.4, p.1

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4. Thanks the FUIW’s General Secretariat, Al-Azhar University, Al-Mansura University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for their cooperation to develop this project.

5. Invites the Secretary General to present a report on the matter to the next session of the General Conference.

Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/R. 3.4, p.2

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nda:of the Age 5Resolution on Item 3.

(Project for the Establishment of Leagues of Parallel Faculties) No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.5


- In accordance with Article (12-Functions of the General Secretariat), paragraph “a”, of the Federation’s Charter;




1. Adopts the (Project for the Establishment of Leagues of Parallel Faculties) as contained in Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.5), taking into consideration the observations and proposals of the members of the Executive Council and the General Conference.

2. Commissions the FUIW’s General Secretariat to develop procedures for the establishment of the Leagues of Parallel Universities, in coordination with Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.

3. Thanks the FUIW’s General Secretariat and Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University for their cooperation to develop this project.



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da:Resolution on Item 3.6 of the Agen

(Project for the Establishment of the Network of Strategic Planning Experts in Member Universities)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.6






1. Adopts the (Project for the Establishment of the Network of Strategic Planning Experts in Member Universities) as contained in Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.6), taking into consideration the observations and proposals of the members of the Executive Council and the General Conference.

2. Commissions the FUIW’s General Secretariat to develop procedures for the establishment of the Network of Strategic Planning Experts in Member Universities, in coordination with Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.



Resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.6

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da:of the AgenResolution on Item 3.7

(Project for the Establishment of the Centre for University Education and Scientific Research Ethics)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.7




- Having heard the presentation made by the Federation’s Secretary General; - Considering the deliberations which have taken place and the opinions and

observations of its members;


1. Adopts the (Project for the Establishment of the Centre for University Education and Scientific Ethics) as contained in Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.7), while taking into consideration the observations and proposals of the members of the Executive Council and the General Conference.

2. Mandates the FUIW’s General Secretariat to develop procedures for the establishment of the Centre for University Education and Scientific Research Ethics, in coordination with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences.

3. Thanks the FUIW’s General Secretariat and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences for their cooperation to develop this project.

4. Invites the Secretary General to present a report in this regard to the next session of the General Conference.


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a:of the Agend Resolution on Item 3.8

(Project for the Establishment of the Authority for Programme, Student and Faculty Exchange)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.3.8




- Having heard the presentation made by the Federation’s Secretary General; - Considering the deliberations which have taken place and the opinions and

observations of its members;


1. Adopts the (Project for the Establishment of the Authority of Programme, Student and Faculty Exchange), as contained in Document No (FUIW/GC6/2013/3.8), while taking into consideration the observations and proposals of the members of the Executive Council and the General Conference.

2. Mandates the FUIW’s General Secretariat to develop procedures for the establishment of the Authority for Programme, Student and Faculty Exchange, in coordination with Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.


4. Invites the Secretary General to present a report in this regard to the next session of the General Conference.


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a:of the Agend Resolution on Item 4.1

(Modification of the Logo of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.4.1



- Having heard the presentation made by the Federation’s Secretary General; - Considering the deliberations which have taken place,


1. Adopts the Federation’s new logo. 2. Thanks the Secretary General and his assistants for their efforts to enhance the

image of the Federation in the Muslim world and beyond.


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nda:of the Age .15Resolution on Item

(Election of the Members of the Executive Council) No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.5.1


- In accordance with Article 10, paragraph (k) and Article (11-I), paragraph “a”, of the Federation’s Charter;

- Having heard the candidatures for membership of the Executive Council of the Federation;



1. Elects the members of the Executive Council as contained in Document (FUIW/GC6/2013/5.1), annexed to the Final Report.

2. Calls on member universities to nominate their representatives in the Executive Council.

3. Invites the Secretary General to follow up on the matter with the relevant member universities.


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da:of the Agen 2.5Resolution on Item

(Date and Venue for the Seventh Session of the Federation’s General Conference)

No: FUIW/GC6/2013/R.5.2


- In compliance with Article (6) of its Rules of Procedure;


- To hold its seventh session in mid-November 2016, in the Headquarters of the Federation of the Islamic Universities of the Islamic World, in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, in Cooperation with Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.


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Annexes

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Annex (1)

Agenda



University Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H./26-27

November 2013

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Agenda Doc. No FUIW/GC6/2013/1.1 (Adopted)

1. Organizational matters:

Item 1.1: Adoption of the Draft Agenda Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.1

Item 1.2: Adoption of the Draft Programme Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.2

Item 1.3: Endorsement of the Universities Admitted to the FUIW between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.3 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.3

Item 1.4: Composition of the Conference Bureau Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.4 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.4

2. Reports: Item 2.1: Report of the FUIW Executive Council between the Fifth and Sixth

General Conference Sessions Document FUIW/GC6/2013/2.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 2.1

Item 2.2: Report of the Secretary General on the General Secretariat’s Activities between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions Document FUIW/GC6/2013/2.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 2.2

Item 2.3: Financial Report of the Secretary General and Study of the Financial Situation of the Federation for the Years 2010-2012 Document FUIW/GC6/2013/2.3 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 2.3

3. Academic projects:

Item 3.1: Draft Action Plan and Budget for the Years 2013-2015 Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.1

Item 3.2: Project of the Islamic Virtual University Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.2

Item 3.3: Report of the Bureau of the Islamic Body for Quality and Accreditation Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.3 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.3

Document No: FUIW/GC6/2013/1.1 (Adopted), p. 1

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Item 3.4: Project for the Establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.4 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.4

Item 3.5: Project for the Establishment of the Leagues of Parallel Faculties Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.5 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.5

Item 3.6: Project for the Establishment of the Network of Strategic Planning Experts in Member Universities Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.6 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.6

Item 3.7: Project for the Establishment of the Centre for University Education and Scientific Research Ethics Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.7 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.7

Item 3.8: Project for the Establishment of the Authority for Programme, Student and Faculty Exchange Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.8 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.8

4. Legal matters: Item 4.1: Modification of the Logo of the Federation of the Universities of the

Islamic World Document FUIW/GC6/2013/4.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 4.1

5. Closing matters: Item 5.1: Election of the Members of the Executive Council

Document FUIW/GC6/2013/5.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 5.1

Item 5.2: Date and Venue for the Seventh Session of the Federation’s General Conference Document FUIW/GC6/2013/5.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 5.2

Document No: FUIW/GC6/2013/1.1 (Adopted), p. 2

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Annex (2)

Programme


6th Session of the General Conference Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University

Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H./

26-27 November 2013

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Programme Doc No FUIW/GC6/2013/1.2 (Adopted)

Tuesday 23 Muharram 1435 A.H. /26 November 2013

Opening session: 10:00 – 11:00 Opening of the sixth session of the FUIW General Conference

11:00 – 11:30 Reception

Working sessions: 11:30 – 15:00

Item 1.1: Adoption of the Draft Agenda Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.1

Item 1.2: Adoption of the Draft Programme Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.2

Item 1.3: Endorsement of the Universities Admitted to the FUIW between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.3 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.3

Item 1.4: Composition of the Conference Bureau Document FUIW/GC6/2013/1.4 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 1.4

Item 2.1: Report of the FUIW Executive Council between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions Document FUIW/GC6/2013/2.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 2.1

Item 2.2: Report of the Secretary General on the General Secretariat’s Activities between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions Document FUIW/GC6/2013/2.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 2.2

Item 2.3: Financial Report of the Secretary General and Study of the Financial Situation of the Federation for the Years 2010-2012 Document FUIW/GC6/2013/2.3 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 2.3

Item 3.1: Draft Action Plan and Budget for the Years 2013-2015 Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.1

Document No: FUIW/GC6/2013/1.2, (Adopted) p.1

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Item 3.2: Project of the Islamic Virtual University Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.2

Item 3.3: Report of the Bureau of the Islamic Body for Quality and Accreditation Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.3 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.3

Item 3.4: Project for the Establishment of the Network for the Development of Academic Cooperation and Labor Market Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.4 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.4

Item 3.5: Project for the Establishment of the Leagues of Parallel Faculties Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.5 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.5

Item 3.6: Project for the Establishment of the Network of Strategic Planning Experts in Member Universities Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.6 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.6

Item 3.7: Project for the Establishment of the Centre for University Education and Scientific Research Ethics Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.7 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.7

Item 3.8: Project for the Establishment of the Authority for Programme, Student and Faculty Exchange Document FUIW/GC6/2013/3.8 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 3.8

Item 4.1: Modification of the Logo of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World Document FUIW/GC6/2013/4.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 4.1

Item 5.1: Election of the Members of the Executive Council Document FUIW/GC6/2013/5.1 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 5.1

Item 5.2: Date and Venue for the Seventh Session of the Federation’s General Conference Document FUIW/GC6/2013/5.2 Draft resolution FUIW/GC6/2013/D.R. 5.2

Wednesday 24 Muharram 1435 A.H. /27 November 2013

Closing session: 12:30 – 13:30

Adoption of the Draft Final Report Document FUIW/GC6/2013/D.F.R

Closing addresses

Document No: FUIW/GC6/2013/1.2, (Adopted) p.2

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Annex (3)

List of the Universities Admitted to the FUIW between the Fifth and Sixth General

Conference Sessions



University Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H./26-27 November 2013

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List of the Universities Admitted to the FUIW between the Fifth and Sixth General Conference Sessions

State of the United Arab Emirates

1. Zayed University

Islamic Republic of Iran

2. Tabarestan Higher Educational Institute

3. Damghan University

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

4. Preston Institute of Management, Science & Technology – PIMSAT

5. Institute of Business & Technology 6. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT)

Burkina Faso

7. Burkina Faso Polyvalent University Center

Republic of Turkey

8. Istanbul Ayden University

Republic of Chad

9. King Faisal University

Tunisian Republic

10. Virtual University of Tunis

People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria 11. University of Aboubaker Belkaïd

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

12. Taibah University

13. Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University 14. Shaqra University

15. University of Tabuk 16. University of Hail

Document No: FUIW/GC6/2013/1.3, p. 1

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17. Arab East Colleges for High Studies

18. King Abdulaziz University 19. Salman bin Abdulaziz University

20. King Khalid University 21. Al-Baha University

22. Najran University 23. Qassim University

Republic of Sudan

24. University of Gadaref 25. University of Nyala

26. University of the Holy Quran and the Mainstreaming of Science 27. University of Al-Fashir

28. Karary University 29. University of Western Kordofan

30. Al-Butana University

Republic of Iraq

31. Tikrit University

32. University of Wasit 33. Misan University

34. University of Diyala

State of Palestine

35. University of Palestine

36. Palestine Ahliya University College 37. Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie

38. University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) 39. Ummah University for Open Learning

40. Al-Istiqlal University

Libya

41. The Open University – Libya

Arab Republic of Egypt

42. Sohag University

Kingdom of Morocco

43. Ibn Zohr University


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Islamic Republic of Mauritania

44. Teacher’s Training College 45. University of Islamic Sciences – Aioun

Republic of Yemen

46. Al Andalus University for Science & Technology

Republic of Cameroon

47. University of Maroua

French Republic

48. European Institute for Human Sciences in Paris

Russian Federation

49. The Russian Islamic University at CSBM of Russia -Republic of Bashkortostan

Republic of India

50. Darul Huda Islamic University


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Annex (4)

Board of Trustees of the Islamic Virtual University




23-24 Muharram 1435 A.H./26-27 November 2013

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Board of Trustees of the Islamic Virtual University

2013 – 2018

Description University/Institution

General Secretariat of the FUIW (1) 1. General Secretariat of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World

Arab universities (3) 1. Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University 2. University of Sharjah

3. Cairo University

Asian universities (3) 1. International Islamic University Malaysia

2. Azerbaijan State Economic University 3. Islamic Azad University

African universities (3) 1. Islamic University in Uganda 2. University of Conakry

3. Cheikh Anta Diop University (Senegal)

Western universities (1) 1. Middle East University (Cyprus)

Donating institutions (3) 1. Islamic Development Bank 2. Islamic Solidarity Fund

3. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan Charitable and Humanitarian Organization

Specialized institutions (2) 1. International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) 2. World Islamic Call Society (Libya)

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List of the Executive Council members 2014 - 2016




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List of the Executive Council members 2014 - 2016

1. Al-Balqa' Applied University Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

2. United Arab Emirates University State of the United Arab Emirates

3. Islamic University of Indonesia Republic of Indonesia

4. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) Islamic Republic of Pakistan

5. University of Bahrain Kingdom of Bahrain

6. Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

7. University of Western Kordofan Republic of Sudan

8. Iraqi University Republic of Iraq

9. Qatar University State of Qatar

10. University of Malaya Malaysia

11. Tajikistan International University Republic of Tajikistan

12. Bayero University Kano Federal Republic of Nigeria

13. National University Republic of Yemen

14. Kisauni Islamic University Republic of Kenya

15. Al Quds University State of Palestine

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