Strengthening Arab Culture: Egyptian Minister of Culture Meets ALECSO Director

Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hennawy, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, met with Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, to discuss cultural and artistic cooperation to promote Arab identity and knowledge.

  Thu , February 05 2026 / 05:33 PM Updated At: 2026-02-05 17:33:00

🌟 High-Level Meeting to Boost Arab Culture
Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hennawy, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, met with Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), to explore collaborative opportunities across multiple fields.

📚 Key Areas of Cooperation
The discussion covered:

  • Supporting cultural industries in the Arab world 🎨

  • Preserving tangible and intangible Arab heritage 🏛️

  • Exchanging expertise in training and capacity building programs 💼

  • Implementing joint cultural projects to strengthen Arab identity and spread culture and knowledge 📖

🤝 Importance of Regional Partnerships
The Minister emphasized Egypt’s commitment to strengthening its relations with ALECSO, highlighting the role of regional partnerships in achieving sustainable cultural development in Arab countries.

👏 Egypt’s Leading Role
Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar praised Egypt’s leadership in cultural affairs regionally and internationally and congratulated the Minister on the success of the 57th Cairo International Book Fair. He confirmed ALECSO’s readiness to support joint programs and initiatives in the near future.

👥 Distinguished Attendance
The meeting was attended by:

  • Dr. Nahla Imam, Cultural Heritage Advisor

  • Dr. Nabila Hassan, Head of the Academy of Arts

  • Members of the National UNESCO Committee

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