Opportunities For Heritage

The UNESCO chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region is holding its inaugural conference from 24-27 February 2024 in Muscat. It is co-organized by the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH), a Category II centre under the auspices of UNESCO. The conference is held under the patronage of HE the Minister of Heritage and Tourism – Sultanate of Oman and in partnership with Oman National Commission for UNESCO. This international conference aims to bring together stakeholders from the fields of heritage, culture, tourism, and urban and rural development on national, regional, and international levels. The conference will explore the opportunities that heritage can offer for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs-2030). In addition to a rich academic program, the conference will include a field trip to some of Oman’s amazing attractions allowing you to discover the rich heritage and culture that this land has to offer.