Jordan takes part in iHERITAGE steering committee meeting

AMMAN — Jordan on Thursday participated in a meeting of the ICT Mediterranean platform for UNESCO cultural heritage (iHERITAGE) project steering committee. 

The Kingdom was represented at the meeting by the Jordan Society for Scientific Research (JSSR) and the Department of Antiquities, in partnership with the EU, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

iHERITAGE's goal is to use digital technology to promote tourist and archaeological sites in six countries and attract visitors from around the world. 

The project also supports young people by providing job opportunities and encourages collaboration between universities and emerging businesses. 

JSSR President Rida Khawaldeh told Petra that the project management team utilised the latest ICT techniques to elevate the interpretation of UNESCO's cultural heritage in the Mediterranean region through engaging the youth in the project. 

Khawaldeh said this led to the establishment of small- and medium-sized companies.