Latest in Tag: UNESCO Highlight
Latest in Tag: UNESCO
Librariesâ closure, NGO Law cited against Egyptâs candidacy in UNESCO: KhattabÂ
In her first televised interview following elections, Egyptâs former candidate for UNESCOâs 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 Egyptâs position in …
Egypt could not leave UNESCO top post to Qatarâs candidate: Sameh ShoukryÂ
The minister said that closure of Al-Jazzera channel was not a demand, but has issues with contentÂ
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 âanti-Israel biasâ
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 Qatarâs Al Jazeera video is Egyptian
Egyptian candidate Moushira Khattab goes to 4th round of elections for UNESCOâs director-general post
Egyptâs candidate Moshira Khattab is in third placeÂ
Local rights NGOs criticised for taking stance against UNESCO candidate
They are unpatriotic and as dangerous as HRW, says head of the parliamentâs Human Rights Committee
Moushira Khattab still hopeful of candidacy, despite results of 1st roundÂ
 The second round kicks off on Tuesday with the Egyptian candidateâs name among the finalists list
Votes for UNESCOâs 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 Franceâs position, but confident from Qatarâs rivalryÂ
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 Khattabâs 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
âThe more you are close to people, the more you are close to the missionâ is Khattabâs 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
AU summit accepts supporting nomination of ambassador Moushira Khattab
The parliamentary committee of foreign affairs announced their support for Khattab
UNESCO names new World Heritage sites
An ancient university in India and rock art in China are among the four new additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. More additions are expected to come this week.
How a location can become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO’s international committee is currently meeting in Istanbul to consider the nomination of new World Heritage Sites. Discover some of the candidates – and how this selection process takes place.
World Heritage: videos from our viewers
The UNESCO World Heritage Conference is being held from July, 10 to 17, 2016 in Istanbul. Every day we’ll be showing a new video of a World Heritage Site sent in by our viewers.
Egypt nominates Moushira Khattab for UNESCO director-general
Khattab reportedly started a tour to UNESCO member states to secure their stances
UNESCO meets to expand World Heritage
UN cultural agency UNESCO will gather in Istanbul on Sunday to review candidates to join its prestigious World Heritage List, ranging from 350-million-year old fossils to works by Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier.
UNESCO announces new biosphere reserves
UNESCO has expanded its network of model regions for sustainable development, with new areas of valuable biodiversity recognized around the globe.
UNESCO official reveals unpublished study on GERDâs negative effects
Abdullah Abdel Salam called on the leaders of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia to hold a meeting to resolve the conflict
UNESCO recommends Kosovo membership despite Serbian disapproval
Kosovo could become the next UNESCO member. The UN cultural body has indicated its support, despite hostility from Serbia. The tiny Balkan country is home to four World Heritage sites. In a 27 to 14 vote on Wednesday (21.10.2015), UNESCO’s executive committee recommended that Kosovo join its ranks. Fourteen member states abstained from voting. The …
Japan furious at UNESCO listing Nanjing Massacre documents
Japan may halt funding for UNESCO over the organization’s decision to include documents relating to the 1937 Nanjing Massacre in the latest listing for its “Memory of the World” program. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. The campaign for Japan to “act decisively” in its dispute with the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) …
Cultural treasures are also victims of war
The âIslamic Stateâ militant group recently smashed several art pieces at the Palmyra UNESCO World Heritage site, in the Syrian city of that name. Even more brutally, they beheaded 82-year-old Khaled Al-Assad, one of Syriaâs most respected archaeologists, who had been the keeper of Palmyra for more than 50 years. In Yemen, the damage to three out of …
Another temple in Syria’s Palmyra severely damaged
Activists say the self-styled “Islamic State” has damaged another temple in the Syrian city of Palmyra. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is being systematically razed following occupation by the Islamist militants
Abu Simbel Antiquities celebrates 46 years since templeâs rescue
The celebration included issuing postcards with photos of the temple, as well as organising three lectures for students about the rescue process
China to dismantle Sphinx replica
Egyptian officials filed a complaint with UNESCO about the 80 by 30 metre structure