ICESCO Issues Study on Combating Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Arab Countries

ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)
ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)
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ICESCO Issues Study on Combating Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Arab Countries

ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)
ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) on Monday issued a new study entitled "Legislative Mechanisms for Combating Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Arab Countries".

The study aims to provide a legal framework for protecting cultural properties in the organization's member states.
It offers practical solutions to strengthen the legal and institutional capacity of Arab countries in light of the growing challenges. It aims to foster coordination and the exchange of expertise in the best legislative practices, and to address gaps in national laws.
ICESCO stressed its commitment to protecting cultural heritage and strengthening laws used to combat the growing threat of illegal trafficking of cultural assets.



Egypt, US Inaugurate Renovations in Historic Cairo

People walk in front of the "Sabil-Kuttab of Ruqayya Dudu" following extensive renovations carried out in partnership between Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ensuring sustainable management of historic sites at Souk al-Silah district in Old Cairo, Egypt August 18, 2024. (Reuters)
People walk in front of the "Sabil-Kuttab of Ruqayya Dudu" following extensive renovations carried out in partnership between Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ensuring sustainable management of historic sites at Souk al-Silah district in Old Cairo, Egypt August 18, 2024. (Reuters)
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Egypt, US Inaugurate Renovations in Historic Cairo

People walk in front of the "Sabil-Kuttab of Ruqayya Dudu" following extensive renovations carried out in partnership between Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ensuring sustainable management of historic sites at Souk al-Silah district in Old Cairo, Egypt August 18, 2024. (Reuters)
People walk in front of the "Sabil-Kuttab of Ruqayya Dudu" following extensive renovations carried out in partnership between Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ensuring sustainable management of historic sites at Souk al-Silah district in Old Cairo, Egypt August 18, 2024. (Reuters)

Egyptian officials and the US ambassador inaugurated renovations of several monuments and buildings in Historic Cairo, including the Bimaristan al-Muayyad Sheikh, a hospital complex built in 1420 A.D.

The building is notable for its giant crenulated facade and inlaid kufic Arabic inscriptions.

"It is a new policy the government is following, which is to merge civil society to help preserve the antiquities," Mohamed Ismael, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said.

The building will be used for cultural functions with the involvement of the neighborhood's people, he added.

Other monuments restored with US Agency for International Development help and inaugurated on Sunday included the 18th century Sabil Kuttab of Ruqayya Dudu and the 14th century Gate of Manjak al-Silahdar.