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Historic Jeddah celebrates 10 years on UNESCO Heritage list

This vibrant area has been a centre for cultural and economic exchange for centuries…reports Asian Lite News Jeddah Historic District Program under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture celebrated the

24 July 2024

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UNESCO Selects Rio de Janeiro as World Book Capital for 2025

After Accra in 2023, and Strasbourg in 2024, I am pleased to announce the designation of Rio de Janeiro as World Book Capital for 2025.” said UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay…reports Asian Lite

9 October 2023

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Thailand’s Si Thep Joins Elite UNESCO Club

The local adaptation of these traditions resulted in a distinctive artistic tradition known as the Si Thep School of Art, which later influenced other civilisations in Southeast Asia…reports Asian Lite News The

25 September 2023

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Paris event honours UNESCO-Sharjah prize for Arab Culture winners

Kassem Istanbouli is a Lebanese actor and director. Since 2014, he has led the rehabilitation of historical cinemas in Lebanon, including Stars Cinema in Nabatieh, and Al-Hamra and Rivoli in Tyre, abandoned

28 June 2023

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Saudi Arabia highlights Vision 2030 goals at UNESCO session

The Kingdom’s speech at the opening session focused on its endeavor to achieve sustainable development and the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Arabia is taking part in

16 October 2022

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Saudi crown prince, UNESCO chief discuss cultural initiatives

Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Paris and was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday evening…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and United Nations Educational,

29 July 2022

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UNESCO’s Campaign to Fuel Literacy Skills in South Sudan

The four-year project, aimed at empowering youth, young women, teachers and returnees…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and South Sudan’s Ministry of General Education on

11 March 2022

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Dubai to enhance its status as a leading creative city

Dubai was the first Arab city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the design field in 2017…reports Asian Lite News Dubai is set to enhance its status as one of

30 December 2021

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UNESCO to celebrate the Arabic Language Day on 18 Dec

The world family will mark on 18th December the World Arabic Language Day under the theme “Arabic Language, a bridge between civilisations”…reports Asian Lite News UNESCO says Arabic is one of the

17 December 2021

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UAE, UNESCO ink deal to establish ICSICH

The Centre, aimed at strengthening the efforts of the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE in protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage, will be based at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage…reports Asian

10 December 2021

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