The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting the extended 45th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee. The event is graced by the presence of the Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, along with the participation of Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay.
Taking place in Riyadh from September 10 to 25, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's hosting of this session underscores its deep commitment to preserving culture and heritage for future generations. Furthermore, it serves as a global showcase of the substantial efforts dedicated to realizing the goals of the Kingdom Vision 2030, which include the enhancement and preservation of cultural diversity and increased national expenditure across various sectors to elevate the Kingdom's global standing.
Saudi Arabia extends a warm welcome to its guests attending the 45th extended session, a premier international event highlighting the Kingdom's capacity to host significant gatherings and conferences in the realms of culture, science, and economics. This session anticipates the participation of 3,000 individuals representing 21 member states of the World Heritage Committee, out of the 194 states that have ratified the World Heritage Convention.
Source: Saudi Press Agency