OIC-COMSTECH and UNI International (China) Online Digital Skills Training Programs in collaboration with ITMC China & Leading Chinese TVET Colleges, is offering a series of Online Digital Skills Training Programs for students, trainers, instructors, faculty members, and technical professionals from OIC Member States. The initiative aims to strengthen digital competencies and provide participants with practical knowledge in emerging technologies, including Amazon Store Operations, Digital Marketing, Product Selection Digitization, and AI-Generated Content (AIGC).
The program will be delivered online over a period of 1–3 months, with 1,000 seats available. Participants will benefit from practical digital skills, international learning exposure, online learning resources, and insights into emerging technologies.
Eligibility: Students, Trainers, instructors, faculty members, and technical professionals from OIC Member States, including Pakistan.
Postponement of OIC-COMSTECH-IOFS Future Farming Training Program
Due to unavoidable circumstances, the OIC-COMSTECH-IOFS Future Farming Training scheduled to be held from January 18-29, 2027 at Islamabad has been postponed until next year. The revised dates will be communicated in due course. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Organized Under: OIC-COMSTECH & Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS)
The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), are pleased to announce a joint two-week Future Farming Training Program, aimed at strengthening agricultural capacity across OIC Member and Observer States.
Program Overview
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of economic development and food security in many OIC countries. However, enduring challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, low productivity, and limited adoption of modern technologies continue to hinder growth in this sector. This training program is designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in modern, climate-smart agriculture.
The training will be conducted in a hybrid format, combining in-person workshops in Islamabad with online participation from across OIC Member and Observer States.
Key Objectives
To promote adoption of precision and digital agriculture technologies
To develop skills in plant biotechnology to smart systems
To enhance food security through sustainable and climate-smart farming
To strengthen post-harvest management and agri-value chains
To foster innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture
20 in-person participants (10 from OIC Member and Observer States, 10 from Pakistan)
Up to 1,000 online participants
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Minimum 16 years of education (BS) in agriculture sciences or related fields
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
Age between 20–40 years
Open to agriculturists, farmers, agribusiness professionals, students, and young entrepreneurs (both public and private sector; male and female working in the field of agriculture)
Women agri-entrepreneur and progressive farmers are welcomed
Facilities for Selected Participants
For participants selected from OIC Member and Observer States, the program will cover:
Air travel/Visa fee
Accommodation
Meals
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the training, and final assessment.
Date: 25 December, 2026 – 3 January, 2027 Venue: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan. Deadline for Applications: October 11, 2026
About the Camp
The BURAQ Space Camp, now in its 20th edition, is a flagship initiative designed to inspire and empower young minds in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Being held this year under the esteemed patronage of OIC-COMSTECH, this immersive program will bring together students from across OIC member states to collaborate, innovate, and explore solutions to pressing global challenges.
For over three decades, BURAQ has provided high-quality extracurricular training to students aged 14–17, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. This year, participants will benefit from the state-of-the-art facilities of OIC-COMSTECH in Islamabad, Pakistan, where they will engage in hands-on projects, leadership activities, and mentorship from leading experts in academia and industry.
Our Mission
BURAQ’s mission is to prepare the next generation to think beyond traditional boundaries and to harness today’s resources responsibly for the benefit of future generations. Through experiential learning and dynamic team-based challenges, the program aims to cultivate resilience, creativity, and innovation in young learners.
Our Goals
The 20th BURAQ Space Camp seeks to:
Advance STEM education while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
Build global networks of like-minded youth committed to sustainability and innovation.
Promote collaboration, discipline, and leadership among students from diverse backgrounds.
Program Highlights
Team-Based Learning: Students are placed in diverse teams, living and working together to solve real-world problems.
Sustainability Focus: Each team selects a UN Sustainable Development Goal to design a startup-style social enterprise using STEM-driven solutions.
Expert Mentorship: Participants interact with world-class academics, practitioners, and role models who provide inspiration and guidance.
Leadership Development: Senior student leaders mentor their peers, cultivating essential leadership and teamwork skills.
Immersive Experience: An intensive eight-day residential program running from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with a curated schedule of academic sessions, interactive workshops, team-building exercises, and physical activities.
Why Join?
By participating in the BURAQ Space Camp, students not only enhance their scientific and problem-solving skills but also gain a unique opportunity to contribute toward a sustainable future. The camp nurtures a sense of responsibility, collaboration, and global citizenship, preparing youth to lead in their academic, professional, and personal journeys.
For further information and registration: About the Camp
The BURAQ Space Camp, now in its 20th edition, is a flagship initiative designed to inspire and empower young minds in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Being held this year under the esteemed patronage of OIC-COMSTECH, this immersive program will bring together students from across OIC member states to collaborate, innovate, and explore solutions to pressing global challenges.
For over three decades, BURAQ has provided high-quality extracurricular training to students aged 14–17, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. This year, participants will benefit from the state-of-the-art facilities of OIC-COMSTECH in Islamabad, Pakistan, where they will engage in hands-on projects, leadership activities, and mentorship from leading experts in academia and industry.
Our Mission
BURAQ’s mission is to prepare the next generation to think beyond traditional boundaries and to harness today’s resources responsibly for the benefit of future generations. Through experiential learning and dynamic team-based challenges, the program aims to cultivate resilience, creativity, and innovation in young learners.
Our Goals
The 20th BURAQ Space Camp seeks to:
Advance STEM education while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
Build global networks of like-minded youth committed to sustainability and innovation.
Promote collaboration, discipline, and leadership among students from diverse backgrounds.
Program Highlights
Team-Based Learning: Students are placed in diverse teams, living and working together to solve real-world problems.
Sustainability Focus: Each team selects a UN Sustainable Development Goal to design a startup-style social enterprise using STEM-driven solutions.
Expert Mentorship: Participants interact with world-class academics, practitioners, and role models who provide inspiration and guidance.
Leadership Development: Senior student leaders mentor their peers, cultivating essential leadership and teamwork skills.
Immersive Experience: An intensive eight-day residential program running from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with a curated schedule of academic sessions, interactive workshops, team-building exercises, and physical activities.
Why Join?
By participating in the BURAQ Space Camp, students not only enhance their scientific and problem-solving skills but also gain a unique opportunity to contribute toward a sustainable future. The camp nurtures a sense of responsibility, collaboration, and global citizenship, preparing youth to lead in their academic, professional, and personal journeys.
OIC-COMSTECH, in collaboration with Riphah International Institute of Public Policy (RIPP-Riphah), Istanbul Aydin University (Türkiye), Tashkent State Transport University (Uzbekistan) including other partners, like; University of Haripur, University of Baltistan, USPCAS-W, NUML, Institute of Research Promotion (IRP), TesPak, PCRWR, and BRC Iraq, is organizing the 3rd International Climate Change and Water Conference (ICCW 2026) and the 10th Series of International Water Conference (IWC 2026).
The conference aims to bring together researchers, academicians, policymakers, practitioners, and development partners to exchange cutting-edge research findings, policy perspectives, and practical solutions for sustainable water management in the face of climate change.
Conference Sub-Themes
Climate-Smart Water and Agriculture Practices/Systems
Technology and Innovation for Climate and Water Challenges
Awareness, Policy and Governance in Climate Adaptation
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th July 2026
Acceptance Notification: 15th August 2026
Full-Length Paper Submission: 30th October 2026
Researchers, scholars, students, academicians, and practitioners are encouraged to submit their abstracts and full papers within the stipulated deadlines.
Note: To submit an abstract, interested candidates must first request access to the submission form. Access will be granted upon approval, after which the abstract can be submitted.
Please submit the abstract/full paper on the following
Jointly organized by: OIC-COMSTECH, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), and Huawei Technologies.
Background:
OIC-COMSTECH, PMYP, and Huawei Technologies are jointly organizing a two-day training course on “Cybersecurity: Skills for Employability”. Through expert-led sessions, demonstrations and guided exercises, the course will introduce foundational cybersecurity skills, defensive practices and career opportunities.
Objectives:
To strengthen understanding of cyber threats and digital security.
To introduce practical skills in threat identification and incident response.
To explore cybersecurity careers and learning pathways.
Training Themes:
Cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, phishing and malware awareness, data protection, ethical hacking concepts, incident response and employability.
Expected Outcomes:
Improved awareness of cybersecurity risks and defensive practices.
Development of introductory practical skills.
Greater understanding of cybersecurity career opportunities.
Who Can Apply:
Students, researchers, professionals and anyone interested in cybersecurity.
Registration: To participate, please register at: Click Here
Contact Details:
Muhammad Haris Akram Sr. Programme Manager OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat Email: haris@comstech.org
Date: November 16–18, 2026 Time: 09:30 – 13:45 (PKT) Venue: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad Mode: Hybrid – Physical and Virtual
Introduction:
Chemical equilibria sit at the heart of analytical chemistry. Almost every classical and modern analytical method – from titrations and gravimetric analysis to separations, sensors and environmental speciation – depends on how acid-base, solubility, redox and complexation equilibria behave on their own and how they influence one another in real samples. The OIC-COMSTECH is organizing a three-day training course on “Advanced Analytical Chemistry” to give researchers, faculty members and postgraduate students from OIC Member and Observer States a rigorous, calculation-oriented command of these equilibria and of the coupled systems they form. Through worked calculations, species distribution (log C/pH and log C/pM) diagrams and Eh/pH diagrams, the course builds the reasoning skills that underpin method development and quality control, and contributes to strengthening analytical chemistry capacity.
Course Content:
Introduction: The Philosophy of Analytical Chemistry, Introduction to Chemical Equilibria, Equilibrium Constant, Relationship with Thermodynamic Parameters (Free Energy) and Le Chatelier’s Principle
Acid-Base (Neutralization) Equilibria
Basic definitions and historical background; approximate pH calculation of various acid-base systems
Calculations involving mono- and poly-basic acids and bases
Calculations involving acid-base titrations of single species and their mixtures
Indicator selection and indicator errors
Strengthening of acidity/basicity to titratable level through thermodynamic coupling
Detailed pH calculation of complex systems incorporating dissociation constants, material balances, proton condition and electro neutrality principle
Buffer index and end-point sharpness index
Acid-base species distribution diagrams of Log C (species concentration) versus pH, and solution of complex analytical problems with the aid of Log C/pH diagrams
Solubility and Precipitation of Sparingly Soluble Salts
Analysis of factors affecting solubility of sparingly soluble salts
Coupling of solubility with acid-base equilibria
Coupling of solubility with complexation equilibria
Inert electrolyte effect (activity versus concentration) and common ion effect
Redox Equilibria and Redox Titrations
Relationship with thermodynamic parameters, half-cell reactions, standard and actual redox potentials, and the Nernst Equation
Calculations in redox titrations
Indicator selection, indicator error and its compensation
Redox equilibria coupled to pH changes and complexation
Eh/pH diagrams: construction, evaluation, and geophysical/environmental reflections
Complexometric Equilibria and EDTA Titrations
Lewis acid-base concept, introduction to coordination chemistry and origin of metal-ligand complex stability
The conditional stability constant; calculation of free metal concentration at various stages of the metal ion-EDTA titration curve
Metallochromic indicators and titration errors
EDTA titration of single metal ions and their mixtures; pH and masking agent control
Free metal and metal-complex distribution diagrams of Log C (species concentration) versus negative logarithm of free metal concentration (pM)
Precipitation Titrations (exemplified with argentometric titration) and Indicator Error
Introduction to Basic Equilibria Involving Solvent Extraction
Introduction to Basic Equilibria Involving Adsorption/Solid-Phase Extraction
Course Schedule:
Day
Time (PST)
Session
Monday, 16 November
10:00 – 11:45
Course 1: Introduction; Acid-Base Equilibria
12:00 – 13:45
Course 2: Acid-Base (Neutralization) Equilibria
Tuesday, 17 November
09:30 – 11:15
Course 3: Acid-Base Equilibria (cont.); Solubility and Precipitation of Sparingly Soluble Salts
11:30 – 13:15
Course 4: Redox Equilibria and Redox Titrations
Wednesday, 18 November
09:30 – 11:15
Course 5: Complexometric Equilibria and EDTA Titrations; Precipitation Titrations
11:30 – 13:00
Course 6: Basic Equilibria in Solvent Extraction and Adsorption / Solid-Phase Extraction
Applicants should hold a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Applied/Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, or a closely related discipline, with a working knowledge of general and analytical chemistry.
Who Can Apply:
Researchers, faculty members and postgraduate (MS/MPhil/PhD) students from universities and research institutions across OIC Member and Observer States are encouraged to apply.
This training course will be delivered by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Reşat Apak, Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Türkiye. His research spans analytical and environmental chemistry, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, separation techniques, and colorimetric sensors and Nano sensors. He has more than 400 Web of Science-indexed publications, over 26,000 Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 73.
Aerospace technology is one of the most advanced and strategically vital sectors, driving innovations in communications, defense, space exploration, and environmental monitoring. Despite the growing importance of aerospace capabilities globally, most OIC member states are underrepresented in this field due to limited investments, capacity gaps, and fragmented collaboration.
Recognizing the urgent need to build indigenous capabilities and strengthen cooperation among OIC Member Countries, OIC-COMSTECH proposes a technology exhibition and conference to bring together stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and research institutions. This initiative aims to create a unified platform for knowledge-sharing, policy dialogue, and technology partnerships that reflect the collective aspirations of the Islamic world in aerospace innovation.
Objectives: To catalyze capacity-building, collaboration, and technological advancement in aerospace sectors among OIC member states.
To showcase current developments and capabilities in aerospace technologies within the Muslim world.
To identify opportunities for joint research, development, and industrial collaboration among OIC countries.
To highlight the role of academia and youth in advancing aerospace innovation.
To promote policy dialogue on space governance, airspace security, and peaceful uses of space.
To establish a permanent working group or platform for aerospace cooperation under OIC-COMSTECH.
Fields:
Aerospace Engineering
Avionics
Satellite Technology
Material Sciences
Precision Engineering
Astronomy
PVS TTC on Aerospace Technologies
Any other relevant field
Expected Outcomes:
A consolidated report outlining the state of aerospace development in OIC countries.
Identification of training and capacity-building needs and initiatives.
Launch of a collaborative network of aerospace institutions and experts across OIC states.
Increased awareness and visibility of aerospace as a strategic priority in the Muslim world.
Beneficiaries:
Scientists, engineers, and researchers in aerospace and related fields.
Policymakers and space agency officials from OIC member states.
University students and faculty in engineering, physics, and related disciplines.
Industry stakeholders and technology innovators.
The broader scientific community in the Islamic world.
Expected Impact:
Strengthened scientific and technological self-reliance of OIC countries.
Enhanced regional and inter-state cooperation on aerospace initiatives.
Promotion of peaceful uses of space and high-tech innovation in OIC countries.
Contribution toward socio-economic development and national security through aerospace capabilities.
OIC-COMSTECH announced free specialized courses in collaboration with Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and Tang Chinese Education on the Contemporary Digital Marketing Application and Future Development.
Target Audience:
Students, Youth, Entrepreneurs, Content Creators, Freelancers, Business, Media, IT, Marketing and Sales professionals from OIC and Observer States in E-Commerce and Digital Skills
Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH and Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital
Event Dates
1. 10th Nov 2026 Pre-Conference, at COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan 2. 11th Nov 2026 Main Conference, at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming research, education, healthcare, agriculture, industry and public services. While AI offers significant opportunities for development and innovation, it also raises challenges related to data privacy, transparency, accountability, cybersecurity, ethics and digital inequality.
This initiative will provide a platform for OIC Member States and relevant stakeholders to exchange experiences, discuss emerging AI governance challenges and explore practical approaches for responsible and inclusive AI development.
Objectives
Raise awareness of AI governance and responsible AI use.
Share policies, experiences and good practices among OIC Member States.
Discuss common challenges and opportunities for cooperation.
Promote dialogue on AI policy, research and capacity-building.
Expected Outcomes
Greater understanding of AI governance challenges.
Exchange of knowledge and good practices among OIC Member States.
Identification of areas for cooperation and capacity-building.
Stronger connections among policymakers, researchers and AI experts.
Interested participants from OIC Member States are invited to join this dialogue and contribute to shaping responsible, inclusive and development-oriented AI governance.
