FBC News, 11 March 2026, Fiji

Culture, heritage and arts may soon be reflected more strongly in national school curriculum.

UNESCO, 09 March 2026, Saudi Arabia

UNESCO is partnering with the Royal Commission for AlUla (Saudi Arabia) through the project “Fostering Positive Social Transformations in AlUla”, which aims to harness the potential of heritage and culture to foster dialogue, social cohesion, and sustainable development. The project supports AlUla’s long-term ambition to become a global destination for art, culture, and nature tourism, centred on…

UNESCO, 09 March 2026, International

Cultural heritage is far more than art or archaeology; it tells the story of who we are. When cultural property is stolen, looted, or trafficked, entire communities lose pieces of their identity, history, and future. Illicit trafficking often begins with theft or illegal excavations, crimes that not only damage the objects themselves but also erase the scientific, historical, and emotional knowle…

UNESCO, 09 March 2026, International

In contexts of conflict, division, or social tension, artistic expression can open new spaces for engagement, enable diverse voices to be heard, and support constructive conversation around sensitive issues. Leveraging the arts to facilitate dialogue is therefore a practical strategy for advancing inclusion, strengthening civic resilience, and informing more responsive policy approaches to human …

ANTARA News, 07 March 2026, Indonesia

The governments of Indonesia and New Zealand have set sights on strengthening cultural ties, exploring potential cooperation programs across fields ranging from film to cultural heritage and museums.

Namibia Economist, 06 March 2026, Namibia

The government has officially launched public consultations on a pioneering draft policy focused on the repatriation of ancestral remains and the restitution of cultural heritage.