HeritageWorks: Enhancing and Promoting Heritage Sites for Sustainable Futures

“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.” —UNESCO World Heritage Centre

We specialize in heritage-supporting initiatives with a focus on the Arab and Islamic world, the Middle East, and the African continent. Our focus is on places that can benefit people and policies that support heritage sites.

Our team works closely with officials and site stakeholders, local communities, and conservation organizations to ensure that plans for preserving the historical significance of places engage visitors, meet and uphold the standards for World Heritage Certification, and promote a sustainable future for these sites. Heritage sites are crucial to safeguarding our cultural and historical legacy for future generations, and our track record spans decades, during which we have worked tirelessly to support tens of sites, including the Giza plateau, Islamic Cairo, the Baptism site, and ancient Jerash and Byblos.

OHK offers a range of services, including site analysis and assessment, interpretive planning, conservation and restoration, community engagement, sustainability and resilience planning, marketing and promotion, capacity building, funding support, and training.

DONT DELTE-Heritage Sites

Baseline Assessment & Site Analysis

Analysis of heritage sites, historical significance, spatial and socioeconomic condition, and potential for improvement, and assessing the potential for World Heritage Certification.

Interpretive Planning & Visitor Journeys

Interpretive planning for heritage sites, including designing visitor journeys and site trails, and engaging visitors with meaningful experiences.

Sustainability & Resilience Planning

Plans to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental and social conditions.

Conservation & Restoration Advisory

Conservation and funding plans for heritage sites, including community participation and public-private partnerships.

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Management

Engaging local communities, stakeholders, and surrounding settlements to build support, integrate into value chains, and promote recognition.

Visibility, Marketing & Promotion

Developing marketing and promotion strategies to attract visitors, raise awareness, and promote their potential for World Heritage Certification.

Leveraging Digital Tools & Technology

Developing digital tools to evaluate and manage heritage sites from GIS mapping to data analysis, and utilizing technology to improve the efficiency of management and the visitor experience.

Capacity Building & Management Training

Providing technical support and knowledge resources to local communities and management teams to build their skills and maintain management systems for long-term sustainability.

Labeling & World Heritage Certification

Meeting the criteria for World Heritage Certification and labeling per World Heritage Convention's guidelines, and preparing the nomination for the site's inclusion on the World Heritage List.

HeritageWorks is our mantra for preserving the past and making it work for a sustainable future.