• Museum in West Bank displays Gaza’s ‘artistic demonstration’ against war

    BIRZEIT, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES – At a museum in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Gazan works on display are proclaimed to be an "ongoing artistic demonstration" in solidarity with the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. "This is not an exhibition", reads the sign at the entrance to the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, near Ramallah, showcasing...
  • 25,000 fragments of early Islamic era artifacts discovered in Saudi

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- As many as 25,000 fragments of artifacts dating from the early Islamic era, the first two centuries of AH (7th to 8th centuries AD) have been discovered in Saudi Arabia. The discovery was announced by the Jeddah Historic District Program, in collaboration with the Heritage Commission....
  • Cairo arts center razed for Old City makeover

    Cairo, Egypt - Nestled in the heart of the historic capital here, a cultural center synonymous with the city's art scene has been razed, the latest heritage site torn down for contentious development projects. Authorities have been aggressively remaking parts of Cairo, a longtime cultural beacon of the Arab world, to...
  • Middle East dish Harees inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - The popular traditional food Harees is now inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced on Wednesday. Harees is a porridge-like dish that is most often eaten during important family gatherings, such as weddings,...
  • Saudi Heritage Commission unearths neolithic human activity traces in Jabal Irf

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Heritage Commission and the German Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Geoanthropology in the Green Arabia Project revealed one of the most significant sites of the prehistoric period near Jabal Irf in Hail region. The scientific team that participated in the project—including researchers and specialists from the Kingdom,...
  • ‘Sharjah solidifies its global cultural hub status’

    "The Sharjah International Book Fair has established itself as an exemplary Arab accomplishment, and we are elevating its role to enrich global culture. It has served as a platform for publishers, book industry professionals, and libraries to flourish, build partnerships, and strengthen relationships with their target audience,” she adds.
  • Egypt dig unearths 41-million-year-old whale in desert

    With an estimated length of 2.5 metres (eight feet) and a body mass of approximately 187 kilogrammes (410 pounds), Tutcetus is the smallest species so far found from the basilosaurids, the oldest known whales that lived exclusively in the water. Team leader Hesham Sallam, of the American University in Cairo...
  • Seventh Al Dhaid Date Festival witnesses huge turnout

    SHARJAH, UAE – The seventh edition of Al Dhaid Date Festival continues to captivate participants and visitors alike, in a celebration of heritage, competition and taste. Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the event has been hosted at Expo Al Dhaid and offers an enticing platform...
  • Saudi tourism magnets: Oasis, bustling cities

    New tourism framework has been enacted, refining regulations and systems to lure investors, boost competitiveness, and elevate service quality in the sector across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • ADMSC, Abu Dhabi Marine ink deal to organize Dalma Race

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Marine for the sponsorship of the 6th Dalma Historical Race Festival (60FT dhow sailing). It is set to be organized from 28th April to 7th May, 2023, on Delma Island. Salem Al-Rumaithi, Director-General of...
  • Search on for Jewish heritage in Morocco’s oases

    Efforts to uncover Jewish historical treasures are one of the outcomes of warming ties since Morocco and Israel normalized relations in 2020.
  • Equestrianism is an integral part of UAE’s heritage

    She was speaking at the Dubai International Equestrian Conference, organized under the theme "A touch of loyalty and gratitude .. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid: 50 years of giving to equestrianism," was held concurrently with the 20th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship.
  • Sharjah Consultative Council approves  heritage policy

    SHARJAH, UAE -  The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved recommendations regarding the policy of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), during its 10th session. Ali Mehd Al Suwaidi, SCC Chairman chaired the session.The council's work began with the ratification of the minutes of the ninth session, after which the SCC...
  • In Old Cairo, residents reconnect with their heritage

    Cairo, Egypt--For most of their lives, children from historic Cairo's Al-Khalifa district only saw the mausoleums, mosques and madrasa schools that pepper their neighborhood from outside heavy bronze doors. In one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, communities were becoming increasingly separated from the centuries-old buildings they lived alongside --...
  • 16th Al Dhafra Festival to launch Sunday

    AL DHAFRA,  UAE - The competitions and concluding activities of the 16th Al Dhafra Festival will begin Sunday as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s camel beauty contest season. The event, held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,  will continue until February 2 at...
  • Conservators strive to preserve ancient manuscripts in Iraq

    Some manuscripts date from the early Abbasid era, while some seventh-century calligraphy boards in Kufic script were written on parchment "even before the manufacture of paper."
  • UAE’s role in reconstruction of Mosul Heritage: Hope and will win over zealotry and exclusivism

    "The revival of Mosul's heritage will reveal that the only way to live together is by believing in diversity as a mosaic, where each distinct piece is integral to the revelation of the whole, where any missing piece will, in the end, drop all of their shared destiny," adds the...
  • Museum of London packs up for $260m move

    The new museum, set to open in 2026, will follow the history of London from its earliest days through Roman habitation and seismic events such as the bubonic plague, the Great Fire of 1666 and World War II.
  • ‘Little Falconers’ showcase Qatar heritage

    Falconry was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2010, in countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Five things to know about Egypt’s pharaoh Tutankhamun

    The tomb of Tutankhamun, who died aged 19 around 1324 BC after nine years on the throne, was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter and his Egyptian digging team in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor in November 1922.
  • Saudi culture ministry provides training in UNESCO program

    Under its recently announced Experts Program, the Saudi Ministry of Culture has provided an intensive leadership training course for Man and The Biosphere (MAB), a UNESCO program.
  • Morocco tells Adidas to withdraw Algeria jersey design

    Taking offense at what it calls "cultural appropriation", Morocco has asked Adidas to cancel newly designed footfall tops for Algeria. A lawyer for Morocco has demanded the withdrawal within two weeks of the Algerian sports top it claimed was "inspired by the art" of Moroccan zellige.
  • Saudi delegation visits Jordan’s Petra to enhance cooperation

    A delegation from Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) visited Petra on Tuesday to advance cooperation between the two kingdoms in tourism.
  • Sharjah Chamber set to organise ‘Al Maleh and Fishing’ Festival

    The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced it will be organizing "Al Maleh and Fishing" Festival in cooperation with the Dibba Al Hisn Municipality and Municipal Council.
  • Three day Ajman Dates festival concludes, promotes palm plantation

    The seventh edition of three-day Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival at the Emirates Hospitality Center in Ajman, concluded. Organized by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, the event acted as a platform for promotion of palm plantation, and production of dates, honey and fruits.
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed issues directives for ADIHEX 2022

    Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club (EFC), has issued directives for the development of the strategy of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX).
  • King Mohammed authorizes reorganization of Morocco’s Jewish organisations

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI has authorised a reorganisation of the country's Jewish community, a "component" of national culture in the North African country, according to the royal palace. The measures were presented to a council of ministers meeting attended on Wednesday by the country's monarch and crown prince, at Rabat's...
  • Efforts to save Algiers’ historic Casbah speed up

    A UNESCO-listed rabbit warren of 16th-century battlements and Ottoman palaces, the Casbah has been the site of key moments in Algeria's history.
  • ISESCO lists 22 Libyan sites as Islamic world heritage

    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has listed 22 Libyan archaeological sites on the list of heritage in the Islamic world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity in Libya stated that the Libyan ambassador to Morocco, Abu Bakr Ibrahim Al-Taweel, received the...
  • Rich heritage buried under Gaza Strip

    In January, workers at a construction site stumbled upon a Roman necropolis dating from about 2,000 years ago.
  • Iran archeologists stand against antiquities trade bill

    46 out of 290 MPs in Iran proposed the draft law earlier this week, dubbed the "optimal utilization of ancient objects and treasures"
  • Sharjah, Tunisia to cooperate on cultural heritage preservation

    The Tunisian side highlighted the importance of joining forces with Sharjah, which will reflect positively on the efforts to protect and preserve the heritage.
  • Libya looks to tourism to revive ‘heritage’

    While late dictator Moamer Kadhafi allowed tourists to visit the country on organized trips, visitors have been thin on the ground since his fall in a 2011 revolt, which sparked a decade of chaos
  • Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council focuses on palm fiber at Art Dubai

    The 15th edition of Art Dubai which displayed findings of its advanced palm fiber research and palm textile prototype, paving the way for the sustainable development of the textile and fashion industries, concluded on Sunday. The three-day edition saw Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women...
  • Heritage of Iraq’s last few Jews at risk

    In Ottoman-ruled Baghdad, Jews made up 40 percent of city inhabitants. By the time of Israel's creation in 1948 they numbered 150,000.
  • How economically free are GCC countries?

    In economically free societies, governments allow labor, capital, and goods to move freely.
  • The annual Sharjah Heritage festival to kick off in March

    Armenia will be the official guest of honor this year due to its rich and diverse cultural stock, while Indonesia will be the distinguished guest
  • Oman fines men for wearing wrong dishdasha

    The hallmark of the Gulf sultanate, the long and elegant robes Dishdashas, have fallen prey to rising hemlines and elaborate embroidery, with some wearers also going for multicolored designs.
  • Iraq reclaims five new artifacts from US

    Farid Yassin, the Ambassador of Iraq to the America says that the recovered artifacts are part of the history and heritage of the Iraqi people, thus they belong to Iraq.
  • Saudi Heritage Commission and KARRDA to work for heritage preservation

    Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (KARRDA) to enhance cooperation in the field of preserving and developing the national heritage. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Heritage Commission, represented by its CEO, Dr. Jasser bin...
  • Iraq mosque concealed 12th-century prayer room

    About six meters underground, four interconnected ablution rooms built of stone and plaster which measures three meters in height and 3.5 meters in width were found along with the extensive prayer room at Al-Nuri mosque in Iraq.
  • European archaeologists back in Iraq after years of war

    The modern history of Iraq -- with its succession of conflicts, especially since the 2003 US-led invasion and its bloody aftermath -- has kept foreign researchers at bay.
  • Bahrain’s Fijri makes it to UNESCO heritage list

    Fjiri, which commemorates the history of pearl diving, originated on Bahrain's island of Muharraq and is performed in festivals throughout the country.
  • UNESCO adds Arabic calligraphy into heritage list

    A total of 16 Muslim-majority countries, led by Saudi Arabia, presented the nomination to UNESCO, which announced the listing on Twitter.
  • Inside Saudi Arabia’s ‘window to the world’

    The memorable landmark was conceived as a minimalistic prism that rises from the ground towards the sky, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's unlimited ambitions.
  • Colonial-era architectural heritage at risk in Tunis

    Built by Italian and French architects and businesspeople, such buildings are associated with colonialism
  • Graft, security issues feed trade in Iraq’s past

    Do you want to buy a more than 3,000-year-old Sumerian tablet, listed as the property of a gentleman from Sussex in England and passed down as a family heirloom? On liveauctioneers.com, bidding for the "Sumerian clay tablet" starts at 550 pounds ($750). But beware, the ownership history can be harder...
  • Saudi Arabia to create million tourism jobs by 2030

    Saudi Arabia has developed cultural, heritage tourism projects in more than 25 tourist destinations and eyes 100 million tourists by 2030.