Saudi Press Agency, 09 November 2025, Saudi Arabia

Handicrafts are a key component of intangible cultural heritage, showcasing inherited skills, creativity, and aesthetic values. They represent Saudi identity by connecting the past to the present, playing a vital role in the economy by diversifying income sources and enhancing cultural visibility, in line with Vision 2030.

Government of Canada, 07 November 2025, Canada

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced Budget 2025 investments in culture totalling $503 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, in sectors such as the arts, multimedia, journalism, and national celebrations. He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne,…

UNESCO, 07 November 2025, International

The Mediterranean - a global biodiversity hotspot and a cradle of ancient civilisations - remains a rich mosaic of cultures, united by shared traditions, lifestyles, diets, and gestures. Its landscapes and communities embody the deep and enduring connection between nature and culture.

Emirates News Agency - WAM, 06 November 2025, United Arab Emirates

The UAE Government has launched the ‘Emirati National Identity Strategy’, developed in partnership between the Ministry of Culture and the National Projects Office of the Presidential Court, during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025 held in Abu Dhabi.

UNESCO, 06 November 2025, International

The General Conference of UNESCO elected Mr. Khaled El-Enany (Egypt) as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballots. The new Director-General will succeed Audrey Azoulay, who has held this position since 2017, on 15 November.

ANTARA News, 06 November 2025, Indonesia

Indonesia’s creative economy has emerged as a key national growth driver, generating more than Rp1,500 trillion ($94 billion) in GDP and employing 26.47 million people in the year since October 2024, the government said Wednesday.