Rabat, Jumada II 26, 1439, Mar 14, 2018, SPA -- The Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) will organize an international conference titled "Islamic Art Confronts Extremism" in the library of Alexandria from 21 March to 23 March. In a statement, the ISESCO has clarified that the conference aims to fight against terrorism and extremism through educational, cultural and artistic approaches that seek to establish peace principles and coexistence and to consolidate the role of arts in uprooting terrorism and extremism. The conference, which is organized in collaboration with International Council of Museums (ICOM), also seeks to identify the cultural and civilized heritage that reflect the Islamic art. --SPA 19:25 LOCAL TIME 16:25 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w641888