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The representation of UNESCO in Doha was established in 1976 and originally covered six countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. A seventh country, Yemen, joined in late 2009. It works through and in cooperation with the National Commissions for UNESCO in each country and partner networks in its fields of competence. This includes government partners, members of the UN family, other intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, experts and researches, private sector companies, foundations, media outlets, and other specialized institutions.

Programming and implementation of UNESCO’s initiatives is conducted in close coordination with the UN Development System at country level. UNESCO puts strong emphasis on its participation in the work of United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) and UN inter-agency mechanisms, fostering coherence, efficiency, and enhanced quality delivery of its interventions under the auspices and leadership of the Residents Coordinators (RCs).  

In order to do so, UNESCO seeks complementarity with other UN agencies, funds and programmes as needed to ensure that all UN entities speak with one voice to meet the growing demands for integrated, multi-sectoral and issue-based policy solutions in support to the SDGs and the challenges encountered by the 2030 Agenda.  

UNESCO is a member of UNCTs in Bahrain, Kuwait, KSA, and the UAE, and Yemen and actively engages in various inter-agency working groups and discussions on Youth, Gender, Partnerships and Communication and Sustainable Development.