The Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) and the World Heritage Leadership (WHL) programme are seeking World Heritage Management Teams to join the regional capacity building programme on “Improving Management Effectiveness of World Heritage Properties in the Arab States Region” that will be held in three phases from June […]
Open Call for Application To Participate in the 3rd Edition of the Short-Film Competition “My Heritage” The Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage and the Heritage Commission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism management in the Arab […]
As part of the implementation of the 2015 Policy document for the Integration of a Sustainable Development Perspective into the Processes of the World Heritage Convention and recognising the important role heritage contributes to foster equitable and sustainable development and promoting peace aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals […]
Urban cultural heritage in the Gulf Arab States plays a fundamental role in documenting the history and development of the region. It reflects ancient architectural traditions, significant cultural diversity, and […]
Established in 2012 as a Category 2 Centre under the auspices of UNESCO, the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) assists 19 Arab States Parties in the implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention.