Culture Ministry, ALECSO Sign Executive Program for Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Ministry of Culture signed an executive program yesterday with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) to establish a cooperative framework to safeguard intangible cultural heritage and advance shared Arab cultural goals.

 The agreement focuses on organizing a specialized symposium to exchange expertise on safeguarding policies, methodologies, and practices. It also includes formulating recommendations for bilateral and multilateral cooperation and showcasing living Arab heritage practices on the international stage to unify regional preservation efforts.

 Building upon a 2022 memorandum of understanding between the ministry and ALECSO, the executive program underscores both parties' commitment to broadening institutional partnerships that ensure the long-term protection and sustainability of intangible cultural heritage.