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H.E. Salim Al Mahrouqi
Minister of Heritage and Tourism
News
The Honoring of the Team Members Behind the Success of the Conference
In a ceremony held on Sunday, April 21st, the heroes behind the seamless execution of a recent conference were duly recognized for their pivotal contributions. …
The culmination of the international conference “Opportunities for Heritage” Closing Session
The culmination of the international conference “Opportunities for Heritage” was marked by the Closing Session, led by Dr. Heba Aziz, Conference President and UNESCO Chair …
Advancing Heritage Preservation: Day Two Highlights from the “Opportunities for Heritage” Conference
The second day of the “Opportunities for Heritage” international conference on 25 February 2024 at the German University of Technology in Oman was rich with …
Exploring Oman’s Heritage: A Journey Through Time at the ‘Opportunities for Heritage’ Conference Field Trip
During the third day of the international conference, “Opportunities for Heritage”, participants embarked on a full-day field trip to explore Oman’s rich cultural heritage sites, …
Preserving the Past, Envisioning the Future: Innovative Approaches to Cultural Heritage at the International Conference
The final day of the conference was filled with a fascinating panel discussion on Initiatives of “Excellence in Culture and Heritage”, as well as scientific …
The official Opening of the International Conference “Opportunities for Heritage” takes place at GUtech University
Saturday, 24 February 2024, marked the official opening of the international conference, “Opportunities for Heritage”, taking place at the German University of Technology in Oman, …
Important Dates
Guest Speakers
H.E. Shaikha Mai Al-Khalifa
Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa Center for Culture and Research
Eng. Samih Sawiris
Founder and president of Orascom Development
Alessio Re
Secretary General, Fondazione Santagata for the Economics of Culture- Italy
Ahmed Al Mukhaini
Oman Culture and Heritage expert
Dr. Stefano Dominioni
Executive Secretary, Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes - Council of Europe (EPA) Director, European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR)
Dr. Mervat Abdel Nasser
Founder & director of New Hermopolis
Alessandra Peruzzetto
Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa at World Monuments Fund
Valéry Freland
Executive Director, International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict ares (ALIPH)
Venue
German University of Technology in Oman
Muscat, Oman
Organizing Committees
Prof. Heba aziz
Conference President, UNESCO Chair holder and Director of Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage
Ms. Khansa Mokdad (Committee Coordinator)
Members of the scientific committee
- Heba Aziz (GUtech)
- Mario Santana (Carleton University)
- Nevenka Čavlek (University of Zagreb)
- Hanan Kattara (Alexandria University)
- Dina Ezz Eldin (Alexandria University)
- Islam Salem (University of Technology and Applied Sciences)
- Heba Saad (Alexandria University)
- Nasser Al-Jahwari (Sultan Qaboos University)
- Ercan Agirbas (GUtech)
- Nabil Sahli (GUtech)
- Ona Vileikis Tamayo (University College London)
- Yasmine Souissi (GUtech)
- Dawood Al Jahwari (GUtech)
- Amina Al Balushi (Ministry of Heritage and Tourism)
- Hamed Almuhrzi (Oman Tourism College)
- Yaqoob AL-Busaidi (Sultan Qaboos University)
- Nour Allah Munawar (Doha Institute for Graduate Studies)
- Mounir Bouchenaki (ALIPH Foundation)
- Akram Lilja (ICOMOS-ICORP Committee)
- Ahmed Al Mukhaini (Capital Market Authority)
- Mr. Mohammed Salama (GUtech)
Members of the logistic committee
- Jokha Al Saqri
- Hind Jaafar
- Al Harith Al Noufali
- Nitto Tobby
- Umaima Al Zadjali
- Fatma Al Hussaini
- Rosemarie Yambot
- Marya Al Balushi
- Muzon Al Masruri
- Abigail Yap
Members of the Finance and Fundraising Committee
- Heba Aziz
- Fatma Al Hussaini
- Yasmine Souissi
- Danijela Ciberlin
- Ramas Al Jaafari
- Rawan Hani Suleiman
- Noora Mohamed
- Ms. Marya Al Balushi
Members of the Media and Communication Committee
- Heba Aziz
- Nabil Sahli
- Najma Al Sherooqi
- Monika Zugcic
- Yousuf Al Darwishi
- Fatma Al Balushi