ICESCO and Al Akhawayn open an Ibn Battuta Center for Science Diplomacy

On 28 September 2026 Al Akhawayn University in Morocco and ICESCO announced the ICESCO Ibn Battuta Center for Science Diplomacy, to be based on the university's campus in Ifrane. The stated aim is to make science a bridge for cooperation and dialogue between Africa, the Arab world and Asia. The centre will help ICESCO member states use scientific knowledge in diplomacy and public policy, with planned work on training a new generation of diplomats, joint academic and scientific projects, and scientific expertise. The statement names climate change, food security, water and AI among the issues shaping science diplomacy. The university cites agreements with 312 partner universities in 54 countries.

This is a QeRN summary by Ahmed Qerni. Read the original at Morocco World News: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2026/09/340054/al-akhawayn-university-icesco-establish-ibn-battuta-center-for-science-diplomacy/.