Riyadh: The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization launched its first training program on intercultural dialogue, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

The program targets professionals in museums and heritage site management, in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, as part of the “Fostering Positive Social Transformations in AlUla” project.

Sessions will be held every Thursday from Sept. 18 to Oct. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. GMT+2 via Zoom, the SPA added.

Participants include museum and World Heritage site representatives, especially those involved in public engagement, learning, and education.

The program covers key concepts in intercultural communication theory and practical applications to facilitate dialogue under the “Live Museum” model.

This model promotes museums and heritage sites as platforms for cultural exchange, using heritage and handicrafts to connect diverse cultures.

UNESCO urged interested applicants to apply by Sept. 5. Accepted participants will be notified one week before the course begins.