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OIC-COMSTECH in collaboration with University of Wah (UW), is offering fully funded Scholarships for International Students from OIC Member States to study in Master Degree Programs (see the list given below).

Duration of Scholarship: Maximum period of 2 years

Scholarship Incentives:

The scholarship program covers funds for the following expenses:

1. Economy Class return Airfare (one time)
2. Semester Dues including Tuition Fee
3. Accommodation and Meals at the Student Hostel
4. Limited Outdoor Health Cover

Student Admission Timeline:

1. Fall Semester (July-September)
2. Spring Semester (December-February)

It is recommended that international applicants may apply at least 5-6 months prior to the start of the recommended session.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Candidates from OIC Member States can apply
2. Academic Requirements
3. 16 years of education (min. 120 credit hours) under the relevant discipline after Grade 12/HSSC /A level or equivalent.
4. CGPA of 2.0/4.0 (semester system) or equivalent (annual system) from a recognized Pakistani or foreign university.

III.            Admission Test & Interview

• Test: Min. 50% marks in GRE or the University’s Departmental Entry Test
• Interview: To be Conducted by the Departmental Admission Committee

Offered MS Degree Programs under STEM Fields at the UW

How to Apply

Application link: https://form.jotform.com/261900826387463

For Further Information Please contact:

Prof. Dr. Amjad Hassan

Director

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

+92 51 9157730 | +92 334 8388963

dir.oric@uow.edu.pk

UNIVERSITY OF WAH

Ms. Jabbina Fawwad

Program Officer

OIC-COMSTECH, Islamabad

pojabbina@comstech.org

Theme: Sustainable Water Management in a Changing Climate
Dates: 25–26 November 2026
Venue: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, 33 Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan

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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: 30^th July 2026
• Acceptance Notification: 15^th August 2026
• Full-Length Paper Submission: 30^th October 2026

Researchers, scholars, students, academicians, and practitioners are encouraged to submit their abstracts and full papers within the stipulated deadlines.

Registration Link: Click Here

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

Link: Click Here

Flyer is also attached for the ready reference. For updates and further information, please visit: https://iwc.riphah.edu.pk/

Your cooperation in promoting this important international academic initiative will be highly appreciated.

Contact Info:

For any queries please contact on the following email addresses.
khazima@comstech.org
pojabbina@comstech.org

Background:

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
• 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.

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Workshop Coordinators 

Muhammad Haris Akram     
Sr. Programme Manager
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat        
Email: haris@comstech.org

Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad
Program Officer
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat 
Haseeb.ahmad@comstech.org

19–30 October 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan & Online (Hybrid Mode)

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

Program Structure

• Duration: 2 Weeks (19–30 October 2026)
• Mode: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
• Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (for in-person participants)
• Participants:
  • 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.

Partner Institutions

The program will be conducted with the support of leading institutions, including:

• Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
• National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad
• Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
• Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Application Deadline: 

Application Form Link: Click Here

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3

Email:  khazima@comstech.org;  fatchima@comstech.org; mjamil@comstech.org

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.

Registration Deadline: 12 October 2026

Facilitators: Abbas Zargham Syed
Email: abbas@uni-intl.net

M. Tufail:  Program Officer
Email: mtofil@comstech.org

Farman Ullah: Program Assistant
Email: farman@comstech.org

Registration: Google Form

https://forms.gle/Rd49ns8XrcmyX1APA

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Kind regards,

Muhammad Tufail

Programme Officer
OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific
and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH)
33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad- Pakistan
Cell: +923439140306
www.comstech.org

Date: 5th – 9th October, 2026
Registration Deadline – 1^st September 2026

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Introduction:
As the global demand for clean and sustainable energy continues to rise, solar power has emerged as one of the most effective solutions for addressing energy shortages, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting economic development. Distributed power generation, in particular, offers an innovative approach by enabling energy production closer to the point of use, increasing efficiency, reliability, and accessibility.

Realizing the importance, OIC-COMSTECH, under the COMSTECH Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER) has launched the Training Program on Youth Skill Development on Solar Power Solutions for Distributed Power Generation. The program is designed to empower young professionals, students, researchers, and technical practitioners with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in modern solar energy systems.

The training will bring together distinguished experts, industry leaders, and international speakers who will share their knowledge and experiences in renewable energy technologies. Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the solar energy sector.

Objectives

The program aims to equip youth with practical skills and knowledge in solar energy, with a focus on distributed power generation.

• To enhance awareness of safe, efficient, and cost-effective solar technologies
• To develop hands-on technical skills in solar system installation, operation, and maintenance.
• To gain practical skills in implementing basic solar power systems for distributed energy generation.
• To supporting youth in gaining knowledge and generating opportunities in the solar energy sector.
• To promote the use of renewable, and sustainable energy solutions for environmentally friendly power generation.

Expected Outcomes

• Participants will develop practical skills in the installation, operation, and maintenance of solar power systems.
• Participants will gain a better understanding of distributed solar energy solutions, including rooftop, off-grid, and mini-grid systems.
• The training will encourage the development of youth-led solar technical service providers.
• Communities will strengthen their local technical capacity to manage and maintain solar energy systems effectively.

Targeted Audience

• Engineering students (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Mechatronics)
• Technical and vocational training institute trainees (TVET participants)
• Early-career technicians and electricians
• Young graduates seeking employment in energy and power sectors
• Entrepreneurs interested in solar energy businesses
• Rural youth engaged in off-grid or micro-grid energy solutions
• NGO field workers involved in energy access and rural development projects
• Government technical staff working in energy, power, and rural electrification programs

Duration & Thematic Areas

Duration: 5 days

Key Thematic Areas Program:

Day-1 : Awareness of Renewable Energy 

Day-2:  Solar Energy Installation

Day-3: Design of Solar model and other.

Day-4: Solar Installation and Troubleshooting

Day-5: Hands on training and Field visit

Requirement of Education:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Professionals, and innovators interested in emerging technologies.
• Related fields.

Registration Process:

For Participation, please register at:

For Physical Participation (Islamabad/Rawalpindi): Click Here

For Virtual Participation:  Click Here

Registration Deadline – 1^st September 2026

Contact details:

For any queries, please feel free to contact:

Mr. Md. Rakibul Hasan
Junior Program Manager
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat     
Email: rakib@comstech.org

Jointly Organized by:
OIC – COMSTECH, Samarkand State Medical University, & A Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Venue: Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Dates: 21^st – 24^th September 2026

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Background

Leishmaniasis is a major Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly in OIC Member States across South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Accurate differential diagnosis and effective in vitro cultivation of Leishmania spp. are essential for disease confirmation, epidemiological surveillance, drug susceptibility testing, and research on parasite biology.

NTD inflicts substantial socioeconomic consequences for the affected communities. These consequences include long term disability, reduced productivity, and increased health costs. At the global level, and at the OIC level, strengthening the capacity of the endemic countries to detect, differentiate, and monitor Leishmania infections. It is critically important to achieve objectives of the World Health Organization’s NTD Road Map and advancing progress toward universal health coverage, and the Sustainable Development Goals.  There is pressing need to build sustainable laboratory and research capacities in the OIC member states particularly important for improving early diagnosis, effective disease surveillance, monitoring treatment outcome, and drug resistance, and developing improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

In continuation of previous successful capacity-building initiatives conducted in Kenya (2023) and Ethiopia (2024), Morocco (2025), COMSTECH, in collaboration with the NTD Network, and Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is organizing this specialized hands-on training workshop in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to strengthen clinical diagnosis, laboratory and research capacities in the Central Asian region.

Objectives of the Workshop

The training aims to:

• Strengthen technical capacity in differential diagnostics of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis.
• Provide practical training in in vitrocultivation and maintenance of Leishmania spp.
• Enhance understanding of parasite biology, molecular characterization, and laboratory biosafety.
• Promote regional collaboration and networking among young scientists and researchers in OIC countries.

Key Topics to be Covered

• Epidemiology and burden of leishmaniasis in OIC Member States
• Clinical differentiation of cutaneous vs. visceral leishmaniasis
• Microscopic diagnosis (smear preparation, staining techniques)
• Molecular diagnostic techniques (PCR-based methods, species identification)
• Culture media preparation and parasite isolation
• In vitro cultivation, cryopreservation, and maintenance of Leishmania strains
• Quality control and laboratory biosafety standards
• Overview of drug screening and susceptibility testing

Target Participants

The workshop is designed for:

• Young scientists and researchers (preferably under 40 years of age)
• Clinicians, PhD scholars and postgraduate students
• Laboratory professionals and early-career faculty

Relevant disciplines include:

• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics and Genomics
• Parasitology
• Pathology, Infectious diseases
• Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry

Financial Support

Limited Travel support will be provided by OIC- COMSTECH for selected OIC participants from Central Asia and West Asia.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications of the interest using following link. : Click Here

Young scientists are encouraged to submit their abstract using the above given registration link. Once selected, they can give oral presentation during scientific program.

The QR code for the zoom link is given below.

Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant challenges affecting fisheries resources and aquatic ecosystems globally. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, salinity intrusion, habitat degradation, and increasing occurrences of extreme climatic events have profound implications for fish production, biodiversity conservation, and food security. Fisheries-dependent communities are particularly vulnerable to these environmental changes, necessitating innovative and sustainable approaches to fisheries management and aquaculture development.

Technological advancements are transforming the fisheries sector by introducing climate-smart aquaculture systems, biotechnology applications, precision monitoring technologies, remote sensing, and data-driven resource management tools. These innovations offer promising opportunities to enhance productivity, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and support sustainable utilization of fisheries resources. However, challenges related to technological accessibility, capacity building, policy implementation, and climate adaptation remain significant concerns, particularly for developing countries.

Guest Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Md. Samsul Alam
  Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
  Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh
• Prof. Dr. Eng. Sapto Andriyono, S.Pi., M.T.

Department of Marine Affairs,

Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science

Universitas Airlangga

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Md. Samsul Alam
  Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience
  Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Bangladesh

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 10 September, 2026
• Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)
• Platform: Zoom
• Registration Link: Click Here