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Date palm’s journey to join UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
The large number of Arab countries participating in the bid was an obstacle, yet the step shows the importance of date palm to the Arab’s heritage, says Al Kaabi
Date palm listed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The file, submitted by 14 Arab countries, including Egypt, was approved by the committee, internationally accrediting the date palm as a living pillar for the nations.
UNESCO’s workshop tackles underwater cultural heritage for the first time in Egypt
I believe the main deficiency we have in underwater archaeology in Egypt is the matter of showcasing the heritage we have; says Khalil
Aswan one of the best learning cities worldwide, receiving UNESCO Learning City Award
Aswan is now one of the top 10 cities in the world for enhanced learning experiences.
Meet man behind admitting ‘Al-Aragouz’ to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
‘File is result of 18-year-effort in which I spent documenting this art, rescue it from vanishing’: Bahgat
Egypt’s oldest puppet show Al-Aragouz joins UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list
The intergovernmental committee gathered for a week in Mauritius for their annual event, in which they consider the traditional knowledge and skills that need to be safeguarded by adding them to the list
L’Oréal honours three Egyptian female scientists
Women in Science programme is live proof to our commitment not only to empower women but also science field, part of L’Oréal
UNESCO adds two new Middle Eastern sites on its Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced on Saturday adding seven new cultural sites on its World Heritage List, whereby two of them are located in Oman and Saudi Arabia. The announcement came through during the 42nd session of the committee, an annual meeting the World Heritage committee holds. This year, the …
Vikings win UNESCO World Heritage title
UNESCO World Heritage sites: WWI memorials among the contenders
Egypt becomes first Arab country to chair UNESCO subcommittee of 1970 cultural property treaty
Egypt was unanimously selected on Friday to be the head of UNESCO’s subcommittee, the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export, and Transport of Ownership of Cultural Property, which is an international treaty, according to state-owned EgyNews. The selection makes Egypt the first Middle Eastern country to head the committee …
Serving growing need for higher education
The demand for higher education around the world is growing. By 2030, according to UNESCO, the number of enrolled students is expected to more than double to over 414 million. Serving that population and others requires extraordinary energy and imagination, strategic thinking, and innovation. The need for quality higher education is especially important in the …
UNESCO announces Israel’s withdrawal by end-2017
Israel has a rightful place inside the United Nations agency that is dedicated to education, culture, science, says Director General of UNESCO
Diplomatic ties with France enhanced post-30 June uprising
Egypt supported French candidate in last UNESCO elections
Libraries’ closure, NGO Law cited against Egypt’s candidacy in UNESCO: Khattab
In her first televised interview following elections, Egypt’s former candidate for UNESCO’s top post, Moushira Khattab, addressed several reasons that hindered her victory, asserting the integrity of her campaign, and urging the state to reconsider its stance regarding current policies. Khattab has indicated in her statements there was other factors that impacted Egypt’s position in …
Egypt could not leave UNESCO top post to Qatar’s candidate: Sameh Shoukry
The minister said that closure of Al-Jazzera channel was not a demand, but has issues with content
Parliament to honor Khattab after performance in UNESCO elections
Moushira Khattab lost to her French contender in the fourth round of the elections
Profile: the new director-general of the UNESCO
After becoming the French Minister of Culture in 2016, Audrey Azoulay has exerted great efforts in supporting culture and cinematic production
US withdraws from UNESCO over ‘anti-Israel bias’
The UNESCO has recently issued several resolutions in favour of the Palestinian state, causing the anger of Israel
Egypt complains to UNESCO head alleged violations during election
Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied that individuals showed in Qatar’s Al Jazeera video is Egyptian
Egyptian candidate Moushira Khattab goes to 4th round of elections for UNESCO’s director-general post
Egypt’s candidate Moshira Khattab is in third place
Local rights NGOs criticised for taking stance against UNESCO candidate
They are unpatriotic and as dangerous as HRW, says head of the parliament’s Human Rights Committee
Moushira Khattab still hopeful of candidacy, despite results of 1st round
The second round kicks off on Tuesday with the Egyptian candidate’s name among the finalists list
Votes for UNESCO’s new Director kicks off on Monday
The candidate that will proposed by the board will be announced before next Friday
Egypt bids high amid French competition on UNESCO presidency
State institutions worried over France’s position, but confident from Qatar’s rivalry
Egypt gathers allies for UNESCO presidency in Monday elections
FM calls on support UNESCO African delegates as Iraq pulls out candidate in favour of Moushira Khattab
Ismail supports Mushira Khattab’s for UNESCO director-general candidacy
Khattab briefed Ismail on the results of her tours and meetings with foreign officials
Khattab meets Paraguayan FM as part of her campaign to lead UNESCO
“The more you are close to people, the more you are close to the mission” is Khattab’s campaign slogan
Al-Azhar welcomes UNESCO decision to confirm Al-Aqsa Mosque as holy site for Muslim worship
The recognition of Al-Aqsa as a holy site for Muslims has been a source of debate throughout history
UNESCO nominee Khattab meets African ambassadors
Khattab recognised support from African countries, reviewed her future plans upon selection