The National Center for Culture and Arts (NCCA) is an internationally recognized institution that promotes social development, human rights, and cross-cultural understanding through the performing arts.
Highly interactive and intensely creative, NCCA works in the community to develop talents in the performing arts and to explore issues related to a better quality of life.
NCCA coordinates a rich variety of activities and educational programs. Annually, NCCA hosts the International Arab Children's Congress (IACC). The IACC was initiated by Her Majesty Queen Noor after the 1980 Arab Summit Conference was held in Amman.It brings together young people from around the world for one week of travel and learning designed to promote cross-cultural understanding, tolerance and solidarity.
Participants are encouraged to discuss and debate contemporary issues and challenges they face, and to appreciate more fully cultural diversity among nations. Guests of honor have included Angelina Jolie, Ricky Martin and Syrian artist Assala Nassri.