(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Cairo's governor Atef Abdel Hamid celebrated Cairo's joining of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of crafts and folk art on Sunday, according to state media outlets.

Abdel Hamid took part in celebrations of the international accreditation of Egypt's artistic heritage, along with experts who prepared the application to the UCCN.

This comes a few days after the UCCN declared Cairo among 63 other cities, from 44 countries, that will join the list of fostering innovation cities.

In a press release published by the network, UNESCO's Director-General Irina Bokova stated that, 'these new designations showcase an enhanced diversity in city profiles and geographical balance, with 19 cities from countries not previously represented in the Network.'

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