Q. Where are the headquarters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) located? (UPSC Prelims 2007)
Answer: Jeddah
Notes: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), formerly known as the Organization of the Islamic Conference, has its headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1969, it is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, with 57 member states. The permanent secretariat is located in Jeddah due to Saudi Arabia's role in hosting the 1971 summit and its religious significance. Despite occasional proposals, the headquarters have never relocated from Jeddah.