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Youth Advisory Board role in Enhancing Youth Engagement in the UNCT organized by UNESCO Office in Cairo
In the light of International Youth Day today UNESCO Office of Cairo is proud to have partnered with other UN agencies in Egypt on a joint activity to bring together young people from Egypt to learn about civic engagement and leadership and take place as the Youth Advisory Board for the UN in Egypt YAB We believe that young people are the future and we are committed to supporting them in their efforts to make the world a better place
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Deadly and Damaging Earthquake in 罢ü谤办颈测别 and Syrian Border, Tsunami-related Sea Level Anomalies Detected in 罢ü谤办颈测别
A deadly and damaging M78 earthquake hit southern 罢ü谤办颈测别 at 417 local time 0117 UTC on 6 February 2023 Fig 1 According to the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute in 罢ü谤办颈测别 KOERI the earthquake occurred near the Syrian border at 90 km from the coast The earthquake was felt as far as Cyprus Egypt and Lebanon
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Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and UNESCO Cairo Office visit St. Catherine World Heritage Site and the Transfiguration ongoing projects.
HE Ambassador Khaled Sarwat Director General of international cooperation and treaties department at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Dr Nuria Sanz Office in Charge of the UNESCO Regional Office in Cairo and their respective teams authorities of South Sinai and experts were hosted by the monastic community and guided a remarkable tour to the Library Church monastic dependencies and surroundings
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Tightening the ties of the Intangible Heritage Legacy in Cairo
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How one man helped map 50,000 ancient inscriptions in AlUla
Hamat Alenaize 70 was born and raised in AlUla a city nestled in northwest Saudi Arabia surrounded by sandstone mountains deep valleys and leafy oases From a young age he spent his days exploring the vast landscape of AlUla wandering through the winding paths and hidden trails that crisscross the rugged and sandy terrain
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UNESCO Cairo Office/Egypt joint celebration of the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
On 20 August 2023 HE Prof Nevine ElKilany Minister of Culture and Dr Nuria Sanz Officer in Charge of UNESCO Office in Cairo inaugurated the House of Heritage at the Fustat Traditional Crafts Centre in the heart of Old Cairo
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Italian Government and UNESCO to support local communities in the World Heritage sites of Petra and Wadi Rum
The Italian Government and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO signed today a 15 million Euro partnership agreement for a new initiative in Petra and Wadi Rum to safeguard cultural heritage and support local communities in engaging more effectively in the protection of the World Heritage sites through sustainable practices and alternative livelihood opportunities
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UNESCO and Egyptian Media Production City join forces to Promote the Preservation of Audiovisual Heritage
Dr Nuria Sanz Officer in Charge of the UNESCO Office in Cairo Met Dr Abdelfatah Elgibaly Chairman of EMPC to discuss potential areas of cooperation including celebrating UN Day for Audiovisual Heritage observed annually on October 27th A dialogue workshop will be organized as part of this event bringing together experts in preserving audiovisual heritage Additionally both parties agreed to organize an introductory day for UNESCO Cairo projects aimed at students of the International Academy of Engineering and Media Sciences The objective is to guide students in producing short films documenting UNESCOs heritage preservation initiatives and the possibility of launching a prize to support audiovisual heritage activities and initiatives
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Using the RAM as a tool to ensure trustworthy AI
AI is shaping our future contours and even more so our world through predictions or projections heralding major societal transformations
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Celebrating the partnership between UNESCO, the Ministry of Education and Huawei in Egypt
The Educational Content Studio opens at the Professional Academy of Teachers as part of the UNESCOHuawei Technologyenabled Open Schools for All Project
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Supporting Humanitarian Initiatives and Challenges Faced by the Artist Union in Port Sudan
Artists fleeing wartorn areas in Sudan are finding Sudans legendary hospitality at its best in Port Sudan
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United Nations Agencies, Funds, and Programmes and Qatar National Human Rights Committee Strengthen Cooperation
The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration for collective objectives fostering innovative exchanges particularly in human rights peace and sustainable development
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The 2024 International Day of Girls and Women in Science in Qatar
Panel of women scientists and stakeholders discussed STEM entrepreneurship global innovation trends and ecosystem development