119th Regular Session of the Executive Council of 'ALECSO' Kicks Off in Tunis

The 119th regular session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization kicked off in Tunis on Saturday - SPA
The 119th regular session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization kicked off in Tunis on Saturday - SPA
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119th Regular Session of the Executive Council of 'ALECSO' Kicks Off in Tunis

The 119th regular session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization kicked off in Tunis on Saturday - SPA
The 119th regular session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization kicked off in Tunis on Saturday - SPA

The 119th regular session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) kicked off Saturday in Tunis.

The two-day session will cover various agenda items, including monitoring the implementation of decisions made during previous sessions and assemblies. Additionally, discussions will focus on the educational, cultural, and scientific conditions in Palestine, the threats faced by Jerusalem, and the review of reports and recommendations from specialized ministerial conferences.

Also, proposals from member states will be examined, including the Saudi Kingdom's proposal to launch the ALECSO Forum for Business and Partnerships, as well as the Arab Observatory Center for Translation project.

Representatives from member states, Arab and international bodies, and organizations in Tunisia, along with representatives from the Arab League, took part in the meeting.

The Kingdom's representative and Chairman of the Executive Council, Hani bin Moqbel Al-Moqbel, lead the discussions.

Also present were the Director General of ALECSO, Mohamed Ould Omar, and the Secretary-General of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science (SNC), Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Bulahid.

During the session, the Executive Board of ALECSO commended the success of the "Future of Education, Science, and Culture International Organizations Forum (FESCIOF)," held in Riyadh last March.

They expressed appreciation to the Saudi leadership for hosting the conference for two consecutive terms and recognized the efforts of the SNC in ensuring its international success, SPA reported.

In his speech, Al-Moqbel stated that ALECSO and SNC organized the FESCIOF conference in Riyadh under the slogan "Together for impact in the 21st century." He emphasized that the Kingdom aimed for a new transformative phase characterized by an international perspective, a future-oriented framework, and a comprehensive vision.

This made the initiative, tools, and leadership of the conference truly exceptional, particularly as it was the first of its kind since the inception of the organization over 50 years ago.



13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register
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13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

The Saudi Heritage Commission has registered 13,040 new urban heritage sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, increasing the number of documented sites in Saudi Arabia to 17,495.
The commission is committed to preserving and managing urban heritage sites with high efficiency, emphasizing their cultural significance, and raising public awareness about their importance, SPA reported.
The newly registered sites are found in various regions: 1,950 in Riyadh, 3,273 in Madinah, 1,531 in Al-Baha, 1,525 in Hail, 1,400 in Qassim, 972 in Aseer, 762 in the Eastern Region, 571 in Makkah, 363 in Al-Jouf, 351 in Jazan, 200 in Najran, 107 in Tabuk, and 35 in the Northern Borders.
The Heritage Commission continues to identify and register urban heritage sites throughout the Kingdom. This process is guided by the Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage Law, which facilitates research and the discovery of heritage sites, employing advanced global technologies and practices to preserve, document, and protect them.
The commission is also creating a comprehensive database of heritage sites to ensure their effective management.
Citizens and stakeholders are encouraged to report urban heritage sites and buildings for registration on the Heritage Commission’s official platforms, including its online service portal at https://contactcenter.moc.gov.sa, its official X (formerly Twitter) account, and its regional branches.
The commission underscored the vital role of public awareness and community participation in preserving and enhancing the Kingdom’s heritage.