Jeddah historic district launches first three heritage hotels with UNESCO World Heritage status

Mar 19, 2024

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], March 19: Jeddah Historic District today launches the restoration and regeneration of three historic properties in Al Balad into luxury hotels,...

Kathmandu turns rainbow-hued as locals and tourists unite for Holi

Mar 13, 2025

The ancient palace courtyard of Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was abuzz with revelers smearing colors, dancing to traditional drums, and...

'Moidams' of Assam included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Jul 26, 2024

The mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam Moidams was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category Cultural Property,...

"India's message for the world is development and heritage": India's Ambassador to UNESCO

Jul 22, 2024

Vishal V Sharma, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, emphasized the significance of the World Heritage Committee by highlighting India's role as a...

'Erdogan is openly calling for re-establishment of caliphate in Turkey'

Aug 03, 2020

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 3 : Ever since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reconsecrated the Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO world heritage site and museum,...

UNESCO adds Palestine's Saint Hilarion Monastery to its World Heritage List

Jul 26, 2024

The decision was announced during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi.