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Two Egyptian cultural projects named finalists in prestigious 2026 ICOM COMMS Awards

Egypt’s museum and heritage sector has scored a double victory on the global stage. Two Egyptian cultural initiatives have reached the shortlist for the International Committee for Communication and Marketing’s (ICOM) ICOM COMMS Awards 2026, competing among the world’s most innovative museum communication strategies. The exhibition “Secrets of the Sunken City” at the Alexandria National … The…

Egypt's museum and heritage sector has achieved a significant milestone as two cultural initiatives have been named finalists in the prestigious 2026 ICOM COMMS Awards. The Alexandria National Museum's "Secrets of the Sunken City" exhibition has been shortlisted for the Best Press Office Media Campaign category, while the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' "100 Days of Heritage Truth" campaign has made the final four in the Best Digital or Social Media Campaign category.

These nominations highlight Egypt's ability to transform archaeological discoveries into compelling narratives, redefining underwater heritage and debunking myths. The finalists will be announced during the joint annual conference of ICOM COMMS and ICOMON in Vantaa, Finland, from December 2-4.

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