Amman, Oct. 21 (Petra) — The Ministry of Culture signed a five-year
memorandum of cooperation with Yemen on Wednesday to expand cultural
exchanges, preserve heritage, support creative industries and advance
digital transformation in the cultural sector.

The memorandum, signed at the ministry’s headquarters in Amman by
Ministry Secretary-General Nidal Ahmad and Yemeni Ambassador to
Jordan Jalal Faqira, establishes a framework for cooperation in the
arts, literature, publishing, translation and the preservation of
intangible cultural heritage. It emphasizes the protection of
intellectual property rights in joint projects to support a
sustainable cultural partnership.

According to a ministry statement, the agreement also covers cultural
and creative industries, traditional crafts, cultural media, national
libraries and cultural centers. It provides for exchanging expertise
in digitizing archives and manuscripts, developing joint digital
platforms for cultural content and using virtual reality, augmented
reality and artificial intelligence to preserve, disseminate and
manage cultural information.

The memorandum also calls for exchanging cultural and artistic
delegations and experts, organizing cultural weeks, festivals,
exhibitions, forums and workshops, and implementing training programs
to strengthen cultural management capabilities.

Other areas of cooperation include exchanging publications, printed
materials and audiovisual content, as well as protecting intellectual
property rights associated with joint projects.

Following the signing, Ahmad said the memorandum builds on the
historical relations between Jordan and Yemen and reflects their
shared commitment to expanding cultural and creative cooperation. He
noted that the two countries have maintained a cultural agreement
since 2000.

Ahmad emphasized the importance of translating the memorandum’s
provisions into joint programs and projects that strengthen ties
between cultural institutions and creative professionals in both
countries. Such initiatives, he said, would facilitate the exchange
of knowledge and expertise, support Arab culture and help preserve
cultural heritage for future generations.

He also highlighted Yemen’s participation in various cultural and
heritage events and programs held in Jordan.

For his part, Faqira said the memorandum reflects the depth of
bilateral relations and the two countries’ commitment to
strengthening cooperation across various fields.

He noted that the agreement creates opportunities to exchange
cultural and artistic expertise, organize joint events and
exhibitions, and cooperate in documenting and preserving cultural
heritage. These efforts, he said, would help showcase the cultural
identities of both countries and raise awareness of their rich
heritage.

Faqira also highlighted the potential of digital technologies and
creative industries to preserve heritage and broaden access to
cultural content.

He stressed the importance of continued coordination to strengthen
bilateral ties and create new opportunities for artists, creative
professionals, and cultural institutions in Jordan and Yemen.

//Petra// AJ