Tuesday 09 / December / 2025
New Delhi: 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.
