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On 29 June, Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) held an extraordinary meeting of the Standing Committee for Arab Culture mainly devoted to discussing the first draft project "Reviewing and Developing the Comprehensive Plan for Arab Culture”. The final version of the plan is expected to be presented to the next meeting of ministers responsible for cultural affairs in Arab countries. It was announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 23rd Conference of Arab Culture Ministers in 2022. Held biennially by ALECSO with 22 Member States, the conference is an important cultural event in the Arab world enhancing the exchange of cultures and bridging gaps between Arab countries.
On June 28 the ALECSO Arab Experts on Cultural and Natural Heritage Committee held its 15th annual preparatory meeting ahead of the 44th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (16-31 July). The experts discussed the presentation of the files “As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality” of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the “Cultural Rock Arts in Ḥimā Najrān” of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for inscription on the World Heritage List. Participants also discussed the file “Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls”, which is a permanent item on the agenda of the annual meeting.
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Mohammadia League of Scholars launched on 7 July the first volume of the Encyclopedia on Deconstructing the Discourse of Extremism, entitled “Deconstructing the intellectual backgrounds of the discourses of extremism.” The three volume series aims to protect young people from the discourse of extremism and hatred, particularly in the digital space, and build peace.
On June 28 the ALECSO Arab Experts on Cultural and Natural Heritage Committee held its 15th annual preparatory meeting ahead of the 44th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (16-31 July). The experts discussed the presentation of the files “As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality” of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the “Cultural Rock Arts in Ḥimā Najrān” of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for inscription on the World Heritage List. Participants also discussed the file “Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls”, which is a permanent item on the agenda of the annual meeting.
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Mohammadia League of Scholars launched on 7 July the first volume of the Encyclopedia on Deconstructing the Discourse of Extremism, entitled “Deconstructing the intellectual backgrounds of the discourses of extremism.” The three volume series aims to protect young people from the discourse of extremism and hatred, particularly in the digital space, and build peace.
28 July 2021
Last update:20 April 2023
