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Processing from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Songhai Centre in Benin

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OIC-COMSTECH, in collaboration with the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), the Women Development Organization (WDO), the Songhai Centre, organize a practical capacity-building workshop for women engaged in the processing of agricultural products and forest fruits in Benin.

The workshop will bring together approximately 25 participants, with a particular focus on rural women.

The training workshop will provide practical skills in the processing, preservation and value addition of locally available agricultural products, with a focus on gari, palm oil and soy cheese. Participants will also be introduced to opportunities for improving processing practices, product quality, entrepreneurship and income generation.

The initiative aims to contribute to women’s economic empowerment, improved livelihoods and food security by strengthening practical skills and supporting greater participation of women in local agricultural value chains.

The workshop seeks to promote practical knowledge transfer, and sustainable approaches that can continue to benefit participating women, and their communities.

Key Information

• Activity: Capacity-Building Workshop on Agricultural and Forest-Product Processing
• Location: Songhai Centre, Benin
• Date: 20–22 October 2026
• Participants: Approximately 25 women, with emphasis on rural women
• Key Products: Gari, palm oil and soy cheese
• Focus Areas: Processing, preservation, value addition, entrepreneurship and income generation
• Organizers/Partners: OIC-COMSTECH, IOFS, WDO, Songhai Centre and Vo Fe RuJ

Date: 15th October 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PKT)
Mode: Online via Zoom

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Speaker:
Dr Ahmad Atieh, Optiwave Systems Inc

Background:

Advances in optical and quantum communication, together with machine learning, offer opportunities for secure connectivity, improved communication systems and scientific innovation. Developing expertise in these emerging areas is relevant to strengthening the scientific and technological capabilities of OIC Member States.

In this context, OIC-COMSTECH is organizing a webinar on OptiSystem 23.1 under the COMSTECH Centre for Training and Research on AI and Emerging Technologies. The webinar will introduce simulation approaches for optical, quantum and satellite communication systems, alongside machine-learning applications in optical-system analysis. Through expert presentations and interactive discussion, it will provide students, researchers, engineers and faculty members with opportunities to expand their knowledge and engage with specialists.

Objectives

• To raise awareness and promote quantum communication as an instrument for trust and international cooperation.
• To provide a platform for scientists, diplomats, policymakers and communication experts to exchange experiences and best practices.
• To encourage knowledge sharing and strengthen engagement among institutions and experts from OIC Member States and beyond.
• To contribute to COMSTECH’s mission of promoting quantum excellence and cooperation.

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased awareness of the role of quantum science in secure communication and international cooperation.
• Enhanced engagement among scientists, policymakers and quantum communication experts.
• Reinforcement of COMSTECH’s role as a platform for scientific cooperation within the OIC and broader international community.
• resilient, and environmentally sustainable cities across OIC Member States.

Who Can Apply:

Engineers, students, early-career researchers, faculty members, quantum and optical communication specialists.

Zoom Link: 

https://zoom.us/j/95168919861?pwd=jufxL1fR0uC8j8LJtzLzyMyFbsz4qR.1

Meeting ID: 951 6891 9861
Passcode: 339352

Registration:
For Participation, please register at: Click here

Contact Details:
For any queries, please feel free to contact:

Maryam Irfan Rashid
Internee
OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat
Email: maryamirfan280@gmail.com

Date: 5th – 8th October, 2026
Registration Deadline – 30^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 – 30^st September 2026

Contact details:

For any queries, please feel free to contact:

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

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Target Audience:

Researchers, Scientists, Students, and Professionals in Chemistry/Physics/Material, and Environmental sciences who are working on catalysis for green hydrogen, or carbon capture materials, and complex structure studies.

Venue: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad

Date: Tuesday 29 September, 2026

Time: 9:30 to 12:30 AM

Registration link

https://forms.gle/yDEydPuR9EU4BsPz9

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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

Date: 07 – 09 September 2026

1. BACKGROUND

Water security remains a critical challenge across many OIC Member States due to climate variability, rapid population growth, urbanization, weak governance frameworks, and limited technical and financial capacity for sustainable water management. These challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, exacerbate inequalities, and undermine progress toward sustainable development, public health, food security, and economic resilience. Addressing water insecurity, therefore, requires not only technical solutions but also inclusive governance, evidence-based decision making, and effective mobilization of resources for implementation.

Despite ongoing efforts, many water sector professionals and institutions across OIC Member States face gaps in access to practical training on integrated water governance, use of data for planning and monitoring, and development of bankable water projects. Strengthening these capacities—while fostering cross-country learning and collaboration—can significantly enhance national and regional responses to water stress. This 3-day intensive training is designed to respond to these needs by equipping participants with practical tools, applied knowledge, and peer-learning opportunities aligned with OIC priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6. Capacity building and institutional strengthening in Inclusive Governance and Policy Frameworks for Water Security, Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Water Management and Project Development and Resource Mobilization for Water Security will promote the achievement of the OIC Water Vision of “working together for a water secure future”

Daily Thematic Focus;

Day 1: Inclusive Governance and Policy Frameworks for Water Security

Day 2: Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Water Management

Day 3: Project Development and Partnerships for Water Security

• OBJECTIVES

• To enhance understanding of inclusive and participatory water governance approaches that promote equity and accountability.
• To build practical skills in using data, indicators, and digital tools for water planning, monitoring, and decision making.
• To strengthen participants’ ability to design and mobilize water security projects aligned with national priorities and donor requirements.
• To foster peer learning, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaboration among water stakeholders across OIC Member States.

• STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE

This training will strengthen the capacity of water sector professionals and policymakers in OIC Member States to design, manage, and mobilize sustainable water security interventions through inclusive governance, data-driven decision making, and effective project development.

• EXPECTED IMPACTS

• Improved capacity of participants to apply inclusive governance principles in water management
• Enhanced ability to use data and evidence for informed water-related decision making
• Increased readiness of participants to develop and mobilize water security projects
• Strengthened networks and collaboration among water professionals across OIC Member States

• Who can Attend?
• Water Resources Experts, Network and Platforms in the OIC Member States, Observer States and beyond
• OIC Water Resources Institutions
• Water Departments from the OIC Member States
• Water Engineers, Hydrologists
• University Faculties related to Water and Environment,
• Water Monitoring Units and Utility Regulation Authorities
• Transboundary Water Cooperation Committees
• Invite interested Data Scientists from Universities, and Hydrological centers

Mode: Hybrid

Venue for Onsite participation: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Zoom Link for online Participation

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Certificate
Participants will be certified

For more information, please kindly contact Mr. Omar Jallow at omarjallow@comstech.org

8-9 September 2025, University of Technology – Iraq

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