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Ministers of Education of the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALESCO) have endorsed a strategy for the development of theatre in schools across the Arab region. The Arab Theatre Authority is tasked with implementing a strategy for school theatre in line with the needs of each country, as per the recommendation of the ministerial meeting that took place November 23-25. Whilst the Arab Theatre Authority has worked with some education ministries for several years, this move will deepen cooperation to incorporate theatre into the curriculum.
The 4th Arab Digital Content Forum was held in October resulting in a set of recommendations to boost the presence of Arabic language online. Among key recommendations were: the promotion of Arabic domains for easier access to Arabic content, as well as join efforts to support innovative projects to boost online content in Arabic.
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ICESCO has proclaimed Cairo as Capital of Culture in Islamic World for 2022, during a press conference held at the Cairo Opera House on December 7, just prior to the 14th Session of ICESCO’s General Conference, hosted also by Egypt.