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Spain’s living traditions seek UNESCO recognition for jota music and floral carpets

Spain is deepening its efforts to preserve and promote its rich intangible cultural heritage, with a national bid to include traditional jota music and ornate floral carpets on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2026. The initiative reflects a broader......

Khaled El-Enany nominated as UNESCO’s next director-general

In a landmark decision on Monday, UNESCO’s Executive Board selected former Egyptian minister Khaled El-Enany as the organization’s next Director-General, winning 55 votes against 2 for his competitor, Édouard Firmin Matoko of the Republic of Congo, with the United States abstaining. El-Enany’s......

Morocco highlights its leadership in global environmental governance at Hangzhou congress

Morocco reaffirmed its central role in global environmental governance during the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, held from September 22 to 26, 2025, in Hangzhou, China. The event gathered more than 4,000 participants from 150 countries, including ministers, diplomats, scientists, and civil......

UNESCO warns that 133 million girls remain out of school worldwide

Despite significant progress over the past three decades in advancing gender equality in education, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reports that 133 million girls around the world are still denied access to schooling. According to the organization, the main......

Archaeologists race to save Gaza artifacts amid ongoing destruction and evacuations

Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have issued their second evacuation order this week in Gaza City as part of ongoing military operations. The strikes, described by Palestinian and international observers as a cultural and human genocide, have placed Gaza’s historical and archeological treasures......

Morocco calls for media reforms to protect democracy at UNESCO conference

Morocco’s High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) presented its expertise during an international conference organized by UNESCO in Praia, Cape Verde, from September 3-5. The event focused on preserving information integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, bringing together key stakeholders,......

Fire threatens Cordoba’s mosque-cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site

A fire broke out on Friday evening at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by more than two million people in 2024. Local firefighters confirmed the incident but said it was too early to assess the scale of the damage. Videos......

Rome crowned the world’s most beautiful city for 2025

Rome has officially been recognized as the world’s most beautiful city for 2025, a tribute to its unmatched blend of ancient heritage and vibrant modern culture. From the iconic Colosseum to the enchanting Trevi Fountain, the Eternal City captivates visitors with its open-air museum experience,......

Morocco’s evolving story: shifting from Western clichés to authentic engagement

Western media often portrays Morocco through the lens of mystery and exoticism, reducing its nuanced realities to narratives that center European perspectives. This approach, rooted in Orientalist traditions, undermines critical engagement with Morocco’s internal dynamics and achievements. Deconstructing......