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In commemoration of International Museum Day 2024, designated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to be celebrated annually on May 18th, the UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region is proud to present its forthcoming event: a webinar titled “Museums in Palestine: Prospects for Learning.” The webinar aims to shed light on the profound impact of geopolitical turmoil on Palestinian society, heritage, and the preservation of its cultural identity and history. Scheduled for Monday, May 20th, at 5 PM Muscat time, the hour-long webinar will feature insights from three distinguished speakers representing prominent Palestinian museums. Among them are Amer Shomali, General Director of the Palestinian Museum; Baha Jubeh, Curator of the Palestinian Heritage Museum; and Jawdat Khoudary, esteemed businessman and proprietor of the Khoudary Museum. Through their discussions, the webinar seeks to explore the multifaceted role of museums in Palestine amidst adversity, emphasizing the crucial importance of safeguarding heritage in the face of contemporary challenges.

Dr. Heba Aziz, the UNESCO Chair holder for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism in the Arab region, had the pleasure to be featured on Oman TV to share her insights into the significant role the Sultanate of Oman plays in global education and cultural exchange. With eight university chairs under its belt, Oman stands as a beacon of knowledge-sharing, connecting with over 700 institutions in more than 116 countries. During her interview, Dr. Aziz shed light on the upcoming international conference ‘Opportunities for Heritage’, emphasizing its importance in fostering dialogue and collaboration among international scholars. To learn more about Dr. Aziz’s interview of the future of education and cultural exchange in Oman, be sure to catch her full interview on Oman TV or click this link to watch the video.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for Bait Al Zubair Foundation for their generosity and trust in us. We are very much looking forward to work with Bait Al Zubair foundation on a number of joint projects in the field of cultural heritage. One of the first collaborative activities is organising the Opportunities for Heritage conference taking place at GUtech 24 -27 February 2024 under the patronage of HE the Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and in partnership with the Oman National Commission for UNESCO, and the Arab Regional Center for World Heritage a category II UNESCO center located in Bahrain. Bait Al Zubair is a cultural foundation that originated as a private museum, welcoming the public through its intricately carved wooden doors in 1998. Financed by the Zubair family, it evolved in 2005 into the Bait Al Zubair Foundation, serving as the cultural and social extension of The Zubair Corporation, a family-owned business. This foundation oversees the cultural space and spearheads various projects encompassing culture, heritage, arts, community engagement, history, and publishing.

We are delighted to announce a special extension to the abstract submission and Early Bird registration deadline for our upcoming international conference, ‘Opportunities of Heritage’.  Due to numerous requests, we have extended the deadline to 15 December 2023, giving you all the opportunity to register and share your work with other conference participants, culture and heritage professionals and enthusiasts. This exclusive opportunity allows all interested participants to submit their abstracts and secure their place at our conference with the early bird pricing of $300. For students the early bird rate is $150. Registration includes the publication of papers/abstracts in our conference proceedings, complete access to all conference materials, three lunches, and a gala dinner.  With your participation, you will be able to attend all conference sessions, site visits, field trips, and much more. For any inquiries or further information, please feel free to contact us at O4H@gutech.edu.om.

We are pleased to announce that the registration for the Opportunities for Heritage: Fostering Innovation, Conservation and Sustainability conference, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, is officially open until 1 February 2024. The Conference is inviting academics, professionals, policymakers, students, and those who are interested in taking part in this event are welcome to register. There is an early bird special for registration, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to utilize this opportunity.  Note that the date for early bird registration ends 1 November 2023. Please find the link below for registration and further information: https://o4h-2024.gutech.edu.om/registration/# We look forward to your participation as we strive together to cultivate a better future for heritage and sustainable tourism management.

The UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech), and the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) in Bahrain, are pleased to invite academics, professionals, and policymakers to participate in their upcoming international Conference Opportunities for Heritage: Fostering Innovation, Conservation and Sustainability, from 24 to 27 February 2024, Muscat Oman. The conference aims to examine the relationship between heritage conservation and management, tourism, and sustainable development, focusing on the pivotal role of technology and innovative solutions in bridging these domains. It also seeks to uncover the immense opportunities for innovative conservation and sustainable development of cultural and natural heritage. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your expertise and insights and contribute to shaping the future of heritage and sustainable tourism management. For all information, please check our website page. 4