Egypt Today Egypt was re-elected as a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) having 130 votes in elections on Wednesday. “The re-election of Egypt for a second consecutive terms in the UNESCO is considered an international recognition of the country’s active role in the UN …
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ISESCO features Egyptian Museum on heritage list
Egypt Independent The Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) approved the inclusion of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the town of Shali in Siwa Oasis, and the Baron Palace in Heliopolis district to the ISESCO heritage list. The announcement was made at the committee’s …
Read More »UNESCO sets up fund to protect heritage sites in war zones
Representatives of around 40 countries on Saturday approved plans to establish a fund to protect heritage sites in war zones and a network of safe havens for endangered artworks. A closing statement issued after two days of talks in Abu Dhabi did not specify the total amount pledged for the …
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