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Keywords: UNESCO
Authorities in Spain have confirmed that the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Andalusian art, has been saved from a potentially devastating fire. The blaze broke out on Friday evening but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. Mayor......
Steeped in over a thousand years of history, the medina of Fez has secured its position as a cornerstone of Arab-Islamic culture by joining the inaugural registry of Arab architectural and urban heritage. Launched by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), the registry......
In a move to strengthen African-led development strategies, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), UNESCO, and the OCP Foundation signed a strategic agreement in Paris on July 18, 2025. The trilateral partnership activates a $6 million platform that will fund joint projects focused on education,......
For the first time, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference will be held in Africa and an Arab city, with Essaouira, Morocco, chosen as the host for the 18th annual session in 2026. This historic decision reflects the city's growing prominence as a hub of culture, creativity, and sustainable......
Morocco has secured a prominent position in global cultural preservation efforts by being elected vice-president of UNESCO’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB). Azzedine Karra, an experienced underwater heritage specialist, will represent Morocco in this influential role. A key seat......
A new seismic monitoring station was officially inaugurated at the Abu Al-Abbas Al-Sabti Dam in Morocco’s Chichaoua Province on Tuesday. This installation is part of a network of 20 stations deployed nationwide, supported through a collaborative project involving UNESCO, the Japanese government,......
Morocco has recently launched a national consultation as part of a new UNESCO project aimed at creating the world’s first International Food Heritage Atlas. This initiative promises to document and promote traditional food practices, ensuring their transmission to future generations. According......
UNESCO has officially added "Al Orjoza fi teb," the renowned medical poem by 12th-century Andalusian philosopher-physician Ibn Toufail, to its Memory of the World register. This significant addition, presented by Morocco, is part of a broader initiative that includes 73 other documentary collections......
The Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, in collaboration with UNESCO, has inaugurated the “Youth Labs” program aimed at fostering young researchers. This pioneering initiative marks Morocco as the first country globally to adopt this UNESCO program, titled “Youth......