Cultural Diplomacy

The streets of Bujumbura echoed with the powerful rhythm of traditional drums as Burundi hosted the latest edition of the UMUKOZO Cultural Festival, a vibrant celebration of national identity, heritage, and artistic expression. Held under…

Over the past two decades, sports have evolved far beyond entertainment. Today, sport influences diplomacy, tourism, media, technology, youth culture, economic development, branding, and international influence at a global scale. Very few…

In an increasingly interconnected world, airlines are no longer simply transportation companies. The most influential global carriers have become economic enablers, tourism accelerators, diplomatic bridges, cultural connectors, and…

At a time when media shapes geopolitics, public opinion, diplomacy, culture, technology, and global influence, institutions capable of training ethical, globally aware, and digitally fluent storytellers have become strategically important.…

At a time when nations are competing through knowledge, innovation, research, technology, and talent, Qatar Foundation has built one of the most ambitious education ecosystems in the world. Education City, Qatar Foundation’s…

At a time when nations are increasingly competing not only through economics and infrastructure, but also through culture, heritage, creativity, and narrative influence, the National Museum of Qatar has emerged as one of the most important…

Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030 is often discussed through infrastructure, giga-projects, and economic diversification. But its most decisive shift is human. It is a change in mindset, ownership, and confidence among young…

In a historic decision, the UNESCO General Conference has elected Dr. Khaled El-Enany of Egypt as the new Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) — making him the first Arab and only…