Ministry of Culture, Jordan, 15 December 2025, Jordan

Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh said that culture has become a key resource for sustainable development, grounded in human creativity and innovation and a true form of capital that strengthens the cultural and economic standing of societies and nations.

Bahrain News Agency, 13 December 2025, Bahrain

The UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Bahrain (UNIDO-ITPO Bahrain), in partnership with the RAK Art Foundation and the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ICEI), announced the launch of the International Centre for the Creative Orange Economy, an initiative that positions Bahrain as a regional and global hub for cultural innovation, creative entrepreneurshi…

UNESCO, 11 December 2025, Samoa

On Human Rights Day 2025, the UNESCO Regional Office for the Pacific States and the Tiapapata Art Centre brought together artisans, cultural practitioners, educators, and community leaders for the closing of Upu Ma Tala – Fa’asao lou Fa’asinomaga Fa’aleaganu’u (Safeguarding Your Cultural Heritage).

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, 09 December 2025, Namibia

The National Cultural and Creative Industries Strategy aims to strengthen cultural governance and strategically position Namibia's CCI sector as a vital contributor to national development; to be prioritised as contemporary artistic and creative expressions, along with simultaneous improvement in trade facilitation through exports and the celebration of Namibian talent.

Asia-Europe Foundation, 08 December 2025, International

The 3rd edition of LinkUp | Asia-Europe Cultural Diplomacy Lab in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) marked an important milestone in our efforts to strengthen Asia-Europe cultural relations. By convening 16 experts from government and the independent arts sector, LinkUp has become a key platform shaping new thinking in cultural diplomacy across both regions. Its outcomes — including a report and a high-leve…

FBC News, 05 December 2025, Fiji

Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says the Trademarks (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a key step toward preventing the misuse and commercialisation of iTaukei cultural expressions.