Consolidating Sharjah’s Historic Al Midfa Windtower
16 April, 2017
As part of ICCROM-ATHAR’s advisory services and dedication to serving its Member States, the Regional Conservation Centre brought in expert Ayman Harzallah from the Italian SPC engineering firm to visit a leaning windtower in the heart of historic Sharjah to … Continue reading →...
International Meetings for the Month of March
9 April, 2017
International Coordination Meeting on the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria On 2 – 3 March in Beirut, Lebanon, ICCROM-ATHAR took part in the First International Coordination Meeting by UNESCO for the recovery of Aleppo’s heritage. The meeting brought together Syrian … Continue reading →...
ICCROM-ATHAR Welcomes New Intern
2 April, 2017
Hellen Almoustafa, a PhD candidate at La Sapienza University in Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, holds a MA Degree in Artifacts Conservation and BA Degree in Archaeology from Aleppo University. During her education, she participated as a volunteer in several archaeological … Continue reading →...
Workshop on Conservation Projects in Conflict Zones
26 March, 2017
In cooperation between the ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre and the Prince Claus Fund, and with the support of the Embassy of the United States in Libya, a workshop on projects’ applications for cultural heritage protection took place in Tunisia from … Continue reading →...
International Meetings For the Month of February
5 March, 2017
Public lecture hosted by the Bahrain National Museum, Meeting with Officials On 22 February 2017 ICCROM-ATHAR Director, Dr. Aslan gave a public lecture entitled Critical Measures to Preserve Cultural Heritage During Times of Conflict in the Arab Region at the … Continue reading →...
UNESCO DG Visits ICCROM Regional Centre for #Unite4Heritage
12 Feb, 2017
On 11 February 2017, the Director General of UNESCO, Mrs Irina Bokova, visited the ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah as part of launch for the #Unite4Heritage campaign in the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, … Continue reading →...
Report of International Expert Meeting on the Safeguarding of Libyan Cultural Heritage
5 February, 2016
With the support of the US Department of State and in partnership with the Libyan Department of Antiquities, ICCROM through ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah, UAE, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO-Cairo Regional Office, organized a … Continue reading →...
“Post-Conflict Reconstruction of Historic Cities Colloquium” Concludes at Louvre-Lens
26 January, 2017
On the 20th and 21st of January, ICCROM-ATHAR and Louvre-Lens co-organized the “Post-Conflict Reconstruction of Historic Cities Colloquium” successfully at the Louvre in Lens, France. The event concluded after two days of intense presentations and discussions on various theoretical and … Continue reading →...
Special Roundtable on Post-Conflict Reconstruction of Historic Cities at the Louvre-Lens
11 January, 2017
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED At a time when significant archaeological treasures in the Middle East are threatened by tragic current events, ICCROM-ATHAR, in partnership with the Louvre-Lens Museum, are hosting a special event from 20 – 21 January on … Continue reading →...
ICCROM-ATHAR Backs UAE-France Initiative to Save World’s Heritage
04 Dec, 2016
Organizations, countries, and established networks across the Middle East must work together to protect cultural heritage during armed conflicts, a leading member of the International Centre for the Study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), has said at … Continue reading →...
ICCROM-ATHAR’s Participation at Latest Events
18 Nov, 2016
AMAL Heritage Design and Testing Workshop: Manama, Bahrain Anwar Sabik, Project Specialist at ICCROM-ATHAR, partook in the AMAL Heritage Design and Testing Workshop in Manama from October 22 to 25, 2016. Several organizations such as the Global Heritage Fund and Arab Regional Centre … Continue reading →...
Accompanied by HH The Ruler of Sharjah, The Prince of Wales visits ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah
08 November 2016
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall undertook multiple engagements during their official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit was devised in order to promote the U.K.’s partnership in the region in key areas, … Continue reading →...
Visits by UNESCO Officials
02 November, 2016
On 7 November, 2016, the Assistant Director General for Culture of UNESCO Mr. Francesco Bandarin visited the ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah, UAE, and met with its Director Dr. Zaki Aslan and fellow members from the team. The visit … Continue reading →...
ICCROM-ATHAR: At the Vanguard of Regional Leadership on First Aid and Risk Management for the Arab World’s Cultural Heritage in Peril
01 November, 2016
On October 4, 2016, ICCROM-ATHAR launched the Regional Leadership Course in First Aid and Risk Management for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis, which ended on October 31, 2016. To conclude, a closing event took place at the regional center’s theater, … Continue reading →...
“Site Management Planning and Conservation Project Management for Professionals” Course Launched
20 October, 2016
The Old City of Jerusalem Revitalization Program (OCJRP) of the Welfare Association, in collaboration with ICCROM’s Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah, UAE (ICCROM-ATHAR) and RIWAQ, commenced an intensive course entitled “Site Management Planning and Management of Conservation Projects for Professionals” on … Continue reading →...
ICCROM-ATHAR Provides Capacity Building to Professionals from Syria, Iraq, and the UAE to Assess Risks for Cultural Heritage
16 October, 2016
ICCROM’s Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah, UAE (ICCROM-ATHAR) strongly supports museums, collection houses, libraries and storages of archaeological objects, as they are crucial components of cultural heritage, valuable sources of human pride, and significant factors in cultural and identity formation. Therefore, … Continue reading →...
ICCROM-ATHAR at Meetings Addressing Heritage in Peril
01 October, 2016
New York, USA A special Fitch Colloquium titled “Preservation and War” was held on 30 September 2016 at Columbia University in New York. Dr. Aslan, was a part of the second panel that explored the issue of war and the … Continue reading →...
ICCROM-ATHAR Contributes to UNESCO’s Meeting on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage Sites
25 September, 2016
On September 22nd – 23rd, 2016, Dr. Zaki Aslan, Director of ICCROM-ATHAR, and Abdul-Hameed Al-Nassar, Associate Expert of Programs, attended the conference on the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater … Continue reading →...
Framework Agreement Reached Between ICCROM-ATHAR and IRCICA
15 July, 2016
On 12 July 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey a framework agreement was signed between ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) through its ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah, UAE, and IRCICA (Research Centre for Islamic … Continue reading →...
“Best Practice in Conservation in the Arab Region” Exhibition 2016 Travels to Istanbul, Turkey
26 July, 2016
At the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee, ICCROM’s Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah, UAE (ICCROM-ATHAR), presented its achievements in a lecture, and in an exhibition entitled “Best Practice in Conservation in the Arab Region” in Istanbul’s Congress Centre from 10 – 20 … Continue reading →...
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