SaudiUpdated November 4

Saudi Arabia marks 80 years in UNESCO.

Saudi Arabia joined UNESCO in 1946, and marks 80 years of membership in 2026. Okaz’s anniversary coverage describes a partnership that has grown from membership and participation to contributions to the organization’s policies and programs. Among the examples are three UNESCO regional centers hosted by the Kingdom, focused on dialogue and peace, AI research and ethics, and quality and excellence in public education. The coverage also notes eight Saudi cities in the Learning Cities Network, as well as eight sites on the World Heritage List and 18 elements of intangible heritage. A Saudi fund at UNESCO, funded with $25 million, supported projects benefiting 136 countries.

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Coverage started November 4