Al-Ahsa, 09 June 2019 SPA -- Al-Ahsa Secretariat participates in the 13th annual meeting of the member cities of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network in the Italian city of Fabriano today in the presence of mayors and representatives of 180 creative cities in 72 countries around the world. The seven-day meeting aims to review practices, experiences, and the roles of creativity and culture in achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals 2030. Al-Ahsa Secretariat reviews its experience in preserving heritage in Al-Ahsa Governorate through several executive programs, society contributions and festivals aimed at highlighting the importance of culture and creativity in shaping future cities and the roles of crafts and arts in sustainable urban development. -- SPA 15:53 LOCAL TIME 12:53 GMT 0006 www.spa.gov.sa/w1116400