Oman Registers ‘Bisht’ on UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural
Heritage

New Delhi, 9 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The Sultanate of
Oman, along with Arab countries under the leadership of the State of Qatar,
succeeded today in inscribing the ‘Bisht’: Skills and Practices, as a shared
Arab element on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO).

The Bisht is a symbol of elegance, prestige, and social status
in Arab societies. It is worn on official, national, and social occasions and
reflects meticulous craftsmanship skills passed down through generations in its
making through hand-tailoring and traditional embroidery.

This achievement came during Oman’s participation
in the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of
the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003 Convention), which is currently being
held in the Indian capital, New Delhi, from 8 to13 December 2025.

The inscription of the ‘Bisht’ on the
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity represents
a culmination of the joint efforts exerted by the participating Arab countries
in preparing the nomination file. It serves as a model that embodies the depth
of Arab cultural cooperation in safeguarding shared cultural heritage and
ensuring its sustainability for future generations.

— Ends/AH