Amman, Oct. 24 (Petra) – Her Royal Highness Princess Dana Firas was
re-elected as Vice President of the International Council on
Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) for the Arab Region.

This step marks Princess Dana’s second consecutive term, following an
election held during the organization’s 2026 General Assembly in
Kuching, Malaysia, covering the 2026–2029 period.

This election serves as recognition of Her Royal Highness’s sustained
efforts in protecting and preserving cultural heritage, enhancing its
visibility both regionally and internationally, and fostering
collaboration among experts and institutions dedicated to heritage
conservation.

During her previous term (2023–2026), the Princess worked to
strengthen the role of national committees across the Arab region,
increase participation of Arab experts and specialists in
international scientific committees, and promote exchange of
knowledge and expertise, who contributed to develop mechanisms for
protecting and managing cultural heritage.

This role carries “particular significance, given the growing”
challenges facing cultural heritage in the Arab region, such as
conflicts and climate change, as well as the urgent need to bolster
the resilience of local communities and safeguard cultural legacies
for future generations.

In a statement, Her Royal Highness called for continuing to
strengthen the Arab region’s presence within ICOMOS, expanding
opportunities for engagement of youth and professionals, and
fostering cooperation among national committees.

The Princess said such efforts aim to enhance the region’s
contribution to shaping international policies and approaches for
protecting and preserving cultural heritage.

//Petra// AG