The UNESCO chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region hosted yesterday the first session of its series The Heritage Dialogue aiming to bring together heritage, culture and tourism scholars, practitioners and policy makers.
The UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region (WH-STAR) successfully organized its first annual regional excursion in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This initiative reflects the Chair’s commitment to raising awareness among youth across the Arab States about World Heritage and sustainable development, while promoting South–South collaboration and an interdisciplinary approach to heritage and tourism management.
The UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region (WH-STAR) is pleased to announce the launch of its second competition of the year: The UNESCO Chair WH-STAR’s Photography and Videography Competition. This initiative aims to encourage young creatives across the Arab world to use visual storytelling to raise awareness about World Heritage Sites under threat from conflicts and disasters.
The UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region is happy to announce the winner for the Bahla Fort branding competition.
The UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region invites creatives and visionaries from around the world to participate in a design competition for the official brand of the Bahla Fort World Heritage Site.
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Engineer, Deputy for Heritage, the UNESCO Chair on World Heritage Management and Sustainable Tourism in the Arab Region held a workshop to empower the local community at the World Heritage Site of Bahla.
Over 90 participants joined the World Heritage in the Arab Region +3 webinar that took place on 21 October 2024.
Open Call for Application to Participate in the 3rd Edition of the Short-Film Competition “My Heritage”
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.
