ICESCO and AWHF Explore Collaboration in Heritage Preservation in Africa 

ICESCO and AWHF Explore Collaboration in Heritage Preservation in Africa 
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ICESCO and AWHF Explore Collaboration in Heritage Preservation in Africa 

ICESCO and AWHF Explore Collaboration in Heritage Preservation in Africa 

Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Dr. Salim M. AlMalik held talks in Rabat on Tuesday with Executive Director of the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) Albino Jopela, at ICESCO's headquarters.

Discussion focused on exploring avenues for cooperation in preserving and promoting heritage sites and cultural elements throughout Africa.

The officials discussed the prospect of formalizing their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding that would outline endeavors and future initiatives focused on preserving and enriching heritage.

ICESCO aims to register 1,000 historical sites and cultural elements on its lists by 2025.



Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024

Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024
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Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024

Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024

The Film Commission announced its participation in the 81st Venice International Film Festival, set to take place from August 28 to September 7, 2024, in Venice, Italy.

The festival is part of the Venice Biennale, and is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF).
Through this participation, the Film Commission aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global cinema hub, strengthen international relations, highlight the richness of Saudi culture and cinema, and enhance the presence of the Saudi film sector on the global stage. Additionally, the Commission seeks to showcase its key archival efforts and emphasize the importance of the National Film Archive, SPA reported.
The Commission’s participation in the festival includes organizing a roundtable event titled 'Challenges Facing Modern and Emerging Archives in Particular.'

The Commission’s archival management team will engage in an enriching discussion on these challenges, with the presence of partners from the Saudi film sector, to promote cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange.