The Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, has appointed Nayef H. Al-Fayez (Jordan) as Assistant Director-General for Culture. Mr Al-Fayez brings more than 30 years of senior executive and governmental experience to the Organization.
Nayef H. Al-Fayez appointed as UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture
UNESCO, 08 June 2026, International
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