Saudi Arabia: Ithra Unveils Date of Tanween Creativity Conference

The conference will take place October 31 to November 6 - SPA
The conference will take place October 31 to November 6 - SPA
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Saudi Arabia: Ithra Unveils Date of Tanween Creativity Conference

The conference will take place October 31 to November 6 - SPA
The conference will take place October 31 to November 6 - SPA

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced the dates of the seventh annual Tanween creativity conference, which will take place October 31 to November 6 under the theme "Fail Forward." The conference will be held at the Ithra Center in Dhahran and will feature 60 participants from around the world, according to SPA.
Ithra explained that this year's conference will feature workshops, training sessions, exhibitions, and other events aimed at achieving tangible results in the field of design. It added that the conference seeks to change the perception of failure by making setbacks a natural part of the design process.
The conference also aims to embrace failure as part of the creative process, in which each experience offers lessons leading to innovative discoveries and valuable experiences that help the creative community continue to advance and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and success, Ithra said.



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.