The I.S.S.F Secretary General Attending the 3 rd Islamic Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey on 14-15 April, 2106 In this Issue: The I.S.S.F Secretary General Attending the 3 rd Islamic Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey on 14-15 April, 2106.. 1 The OIC Young Leaders Summit... 3 The Partnership Agreement signed between the I.S.S.F and the Events Lab Co.... 4 The 3 rd meeting of the Supervision & Coordination Committee... 6 I.S.S.F Member NOCs... 7 In response to the invitation extended by his Excellency the OIC Secretary General to the I.S.S.F. (being one of the sub-organizations of the (Organization of Islamic Cooperation), to attend the 13 th Islamic Summit to be held under the title of (the Role of Unity and Solidarity in Justice and Peace) during the period 14-15 April, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Secretary General of I.S.S.F. Mr. Faisal Abdulaziz Al-Nassar has attended the Opening Session of the 13 th Islamic Summit in Istanbul on 14 & 15 April, 2016 held under the title of the (Role of Unity and Solidarity in Justice and Peace). The Opening Session was attended by many Kings and Head of Islamic States. During the session procedures of transferring the Presidency of the Islamic Summit from Egypt to Turkey for 13 th Islamic Summit were carried out). Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation P a g e 1
The Summit conference was inaugurated by a speech delivered by the President of 12 th Summit, His Excellency the President of Egypt Mr. Abdul Fattah Al- Sisi. Afterwards, a speech was made by His Excellency the Secretary General of (OIC) Mr. Iyad bin Amin Madani, then the President of Turkey His Excellency Mr. Rajab Tayib Ardogan delivered his speech being the President of the 13th Islamic Summit). Mr. Ardogan started his speech by thanking Egypt for its sincere & successful efforts during the previous session. He has highly emphasized on the importance of enhancing the ties of cooperation between Islamic Countries members of (OIC) and that the Islamic Nation is currently under tough circumstances that would require Unity, Solidarity to help fulfilling Justice and Peace. Mr. Ardogan has also indicated that most of the oppressed, subdued and devastated people of the world are the Muslims, and that all Muslims are looking forward to seeing positive results as an outcome of this Summit. The Summit was concluded on 15 April, 2016 with a Final Statement issued, then the "Istanbul Announcement" was read to confirm the necessity of supporting the programs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation all through and up to 2025. Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation P a g e 2
The OIC Young Leaders Summit Istanbul, Turkey on 12-13 April, 2016 under the theme of Unity in action: for peace and justice through sustainable development. In response to the invitation extended by His Excellency the Ambassador Mr. Alchad Alexendarov, the General Director of (ICYF-DC), the I.S.S.F. Secretary General Mr. faisal Abulaziz Al-Nassar has attended the "OIC Young Leaders Summit" held in Istanbul, Turkey on 12-13 April, 2016 under title of Unity in action: for peace and justice through sustainable development. The Summit was held under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Youth and Sport Mr. Akif Çağatay Kılıç and the Mayor of Istanbul Dr. Kadir Topbaş and was attended by as well as the following Ministers of Youth and Sport in some Islamic Countries: - Mr. Azad Rahimov Minister of Youth & Sport in Azerbaijan - Mr. Khairy Jamaluddin Minister of Youth & Sport in Malaysia - Mr. Aieu Jammeh Minister of Youth & Sport in Gambia - Me. Excell Moham Minister of Youth & Sport in Somalia - Mr. Maher Bin Zhia Minister of Youth & Sport in Tunisia Among other VIP personalities attended the Summit are: - Mrs. Tawakkol Karman Noble peace Prize Winner - Dr. Abdulaziz Al Tawijri Director General of (ISESSCO) - Mr. Nassir A. Al-Nasser Rep. of UN - Mrs. Mehla Talibna Director General of the Cultural, Social and Family Affairs of the OIC. Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation P a g e 3
The Partnership Agreement signed between the I.S.S.F and the Events Lab Co. With reference to the approval of HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abduaziz Al- Saud President of I.S.S.F. to sign a Partnership Agreement, Mr. Fasisal Bin Abdulaziz Al- Nassar has signed an "Agreement of Exclusive Marketing Partnership" with the "Events Lab & MMC Sportz" companies. Both companies have their offices in Dubai, UAE and they are specialized in the Marketing business of Sport Activities and Events Managements. The agreement was signed at the time of holding a Press Conference held on Tuesday 26 April, 2016 in Dubai at the "Emirates Towers Hotels" with the attendance of Mr. Saeed Adulghaffar Hussain Assistant Secretary General and Chairman of the Marketing Committee of I.S.S.F. In the Press Conference, there were Mr. Eric Gotschalk (CEO) of MMC Sportz Company, Mr. Sameer Tabaa (CEO) of "Events Lab Company", as well as a number of Journalists and both Mr. Khalid B. Al Shaykh General Manager of I.S.S.F. and Mr. Ashraf Sayed official in charge of Tech Affairs at I.S.S.F. and Mr. Lanny Kimbowa from the Tech. Affairs Department at I.S.S.F. Mr. Fasisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Nassar, Secretary General of I.S.S.F. spoke in the Conference and conveyed greetings and best wishes of luck of HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud President of I.S.S.F. Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation P a g e 4
Mr. Al-Nassar pointed out that "we are proud to confirm our readiness to hold the Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku 2017 in Azerbaijan and we are also proud to see high standards of sport facilities in Baku that are suitable to host the coming 4 th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku especially after the big experience that Baku city has secured by hosting the 1 st European Olympic Games in 2015". Mr Saeed Adulghaffar Hussain Assistant Secretary General and Chairman of the Marketing Committee at I.S.S.F. has also delivered a speech and referred to the fact "in spite of the current financial assets at the I.S.S.F. We have, relatively, achieved some encouraging targets by organizing 4 successful Games so far. Mr. Hussain added that "the Calendar of I.S.S.F. should have some more activities (to be held in between the Games that are held every four years." He also said "by having 57 active country members currently available under the umbrella of I.S.S.F., we are looking forward to seeing any of these country members stepping forward to host more than one completions every year. Mr. Hussain expressed his happiness of the Agreement of Partnership signed with the leading company specialized in promoting Sports Activity (i.e. Events lab company). Afterwards, Mr. Sameer Tabbaa, (CEO) of "Events Lab Company" praised working with I.S.S.F. saying that it is as a prestigious opportunity to cooperate with the I.S.S.F. being one of the largest entities organizing sport activities in the world. He also said" we are proud to sign this unique agreement today as a result of our keen interest to produce highest level of proficiency together with the highly experienced company MMC Sportz. Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation P a g e 5
The 3 rd meeting of the Supervision & Coordination Committee, the Celebration Counting Down Ceremonies of Launching Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games and the Opening Day of the Islamic NOCs It has been decided that the 3 rd meeting of "Supervision & Coordination Committee" will be held, with the Organizing Committee of Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games, on 11-13 May, 2017 to discuss the Final List of Sports of the Games in Baku, 2017, the Sport Facilities hosting the Games in Baku, and to set up the Rules and Regulations governing each sport of the Games and to discuss the relative issues of Marketing & TV Broadcasts. Accordingly, the Organizing Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Games, has extended the necessary invitations to the NOC members of the I.S.S.F. to attend both the (ceremony of start counting down the date of launching the Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku and activities of the Opening Day of the Islamic NOCs). The Organizing Committee of the Games will provide air tickets and accommodation for two representatives of each NOC committee. Representatives of the NOCs will be performing a Site visit to the Sport Facilities, and they will have the chance to have their inquiries/questions, about the Games, answered. Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation P a g e 6
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