The Sultanate of Oman showcased its pioneering experience in supporting capacity building and advancing the implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention in African countries during an event titled “Strengthening African Expertise in World Heritage”, held on the sidelines of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea. In remarks delivered by Ambassador Amna Salim

The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), being held in the city of Busan in the Republic of Korea until July 29. The session is being attended by representatives of parties to the 1972 Convention on the Protection of the World

The speech to UNESCO was made on the sidelines of His Majesty’s official visit to the French Republic.

During his visit His Majesty announced the launch of the UNESCO‑Sultan Haitham Prize for Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The award reflects the high attention given by His Majesty to cultural heritage as a symbol of human identity.

The award reflects the continued interest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in the cultural sector.

The Sultanate of Oman has said it is important to strengthen multilateral action to support the role of  the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in protecting education and safeguarding human heritage. In her address at the opening of the 224th session of the plenary sessions of UNESCO’s Executive Board’, Ambassador Amina Albalushi, Permanent Delegate of the Sultanate

The discussions addressed developments in the region and the need to support mediation efforts

The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 222nd session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is taking place at the Organization’s headquarters in the French capital, Paris, from October 1-16, 2025. Ambassador Amina Albalushi, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to UNESCO and Vice-Chair of the Executive Board for

The Sultanate of Oman has officially received the certificate of inscription into UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme of the manuscript “Al-Nūniyya Al-Kubrā” by the renowned Omani navigator Ahmed bin Majid. The presentation took place during a meeting between Amina Albalushi, Oman’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, and Dr Tawfik Jelassi, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, at the organisation’s

Oman is taking part in the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meetings organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in the Indian capital, Delhi, until July 31. Oman’s delegation is headed by Hamad Saif Al Hammami, Oman’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO. Delegates will discuss the implementation of the outcomes of the expanded 45th session

Oman is among the countries calling for urgent measures to stop the war on the Gaza Strip.