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.
Vision & Mission
To reinforce the implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention in the Arab States Region. Acting as a relay to the World Heritage Centre, ARC-WH contributes to the protection and promotion of cultural and natural heritage sites in the region.


Our Objectives
- Redress imbalances and improve the representation of the Arab States properties on the World Heritage List.
- Create a network of local and regional experts in the region.
- Mobilize regional and international financial support for the preservation of properties.
- Increase and promote awareness of World Heritage in the region.
- Disseminate information, initiatives and programmes concerned with the World Heritage Convention.
ARC-WH Function
- Assist Arab States implementing the World Heritage Convention.
- Disseminate and share knowledge related to the safeguarding of cultural and natural World Heritage sites.
- Increase the capacity building of stakeholders by conducting workshops and training programmes.
- Raise funds to support World Heritage activities in the region.
- Actively involve local communities in the safeguarding of World Heritage Sites.
