Periodic reporting

On Urgent Safeguarding List elements

Al Azi, art of performing praise, pride and fortitude poetry

2017

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Al Sadu, traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates

2011

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Key references

Ratification of the Convention on

2 May 2005

Committee Member

United Arab Emirates (2006 - 2010)
United Arab Emirates (2024 - 2028)

Listing of ICH

Falconry, a living human heritage
Falconry, a living human heritage (2021, RL)
On-going nomination(s)
  • 2025: Arabic Kohl (RL)

  • 2025: Al Ahalla, a living performing art in the United Arab Emirates (RL)

  • 2025: La zaffa dans le mariage traditionnel (RL)

  • 2024: Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity (RL)

  • 2024: Henna: rituals, aesthetic and social practices (RL)

Files pending priority ‘0’ treatment
  • Bisht (men's Abaa): skills and practices (RL)

  • Oud instrument: practices, skills and performing arts (RL)

  • Art et traditions de bâtir en terre (RL)

  • Al Saafiyat and plant fibers: craft and social traditions (RL)

Interviews

Mr Awadh Ali SALEH<br />
Advisor for International Cultural Cooperation, Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage

Mr Awadh Ali SALEH
Advisor for International Cultural Cooperation, Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage

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