Keywords: Preservation


Amsterdam nightclub scheme sparks debate between heritage and housing needs

Amsterdam, known for its vibrant alternative nightlife, is currently at the center of a heated debate following plans to build a new multi-storey building housing a nightclub, café, and apartments. This project, called the Institute for Night Culture (INC), has been approved by the Netherlands’......

Fez medina earns place on ALECSO’s Arab architectural heritage registry

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......

Morocco’s cultural heritage: celebrating global influence while safeguarding tradition

In 1325, the famed Moroccan Amazigh traveler Ibn Battuta embarked on a journey of knowledge that would span 24 years and 75,000 miles. His travelogue, the Riḥlah, documented a world interconnected by culture and ideas. Today, Morocco continues to leave its mark globally, blending tradition with modern......

Morocco ramps up efforts to combat coastal plastic pollution with chbyka summer tour 2025

Morocco is stepping up its fight against coastal pollution with the launch of the second edition of the Chbyka Summer Tour, a pioneering environmental roadshow set to engage communities along the nation’s beaches. Organized by the Bahri Association and supported by the BMCI Foundation, this ambitious......

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen archival collaboration with landmark agreement

Morocco and Mauritania have formalized a significant partnership in archival preservation through a newly signed cooperation agreement. The accord, signed at the Moroccan Archives Foundation headquarters in Rabat, establishes a framework for bilateral efforts in collecting, processing, and enhancing......

Morocco strengthens cultural diplomacy with UNESCO underwater heritage role

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......

Moroccan scholar receives global recognition for advancing Malcolm X’s legacy

Hisham Aidi, a Moroccan scholar and Columbia University professor, has been honored with the prestigious Vanguard Award for his three decades of work in preserving and promoting the legacy of Malcolm X. Honoring a lifetime of dedication The award was presented on May 19 by Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm......

Liberia deeply grateful for King’s commitment to ocean preservation

Liberia’s Vice-President, Jeremiah Koung, expressed his country’s deep gratitude on Monday in Nice for the steadfast dedication of His Majesty King Mohammed VI toward the protection of the oceans. He described the King’s message delivered during the “Africa for the Ocean”......

Urgent call to safeguard Morocco's oases amid climate crisis

Morocco’s oasis ecosystems face severe threats from climate change, requiring urgent scientific intervention to ensure their survival, according to a National Agency for the Development of Oasis and Argan Zones (ANDZOA) official. Bounhar El Habib, ANDZOA’s provincial director in the eastern......