The Ministry of Culture () is a government ministry office of the Syrian Arab Republic, responsible for cultural affairs in Syria. History The ministry was created during the union with Egypt in the name of the Ministry of Culture and National Guidance, and it was officially renamed the Ministry of Culture in 2014 according to Law 31. The ministry was headed by Dr. Lubanah Mshaweh since August 30, 2020. Names of the Ministry Ministry of National Guidance (1958) Ministry of Culture and National Guidance (1958–1961) Ministry of National Guidance (1961) Ministry of Culture and National Guidance (1961–1966) Ministry of Culture, National Guidance and Tourism (1966–1972) Ministry of Culture and National Guidance (1972–1980) Ministry of Culture (1980–) Organisation Organisation scheme: Directorate of the Minister's Office Office of the Assistant Minister Counsellors' office Press office Complaints office Financial management Informatics department Readiness Department Administrative Development Directorate Legal Affairs Directorate Directorate of Adult Education Engineering Department Directorate of Arab Cultural Centers and Libraries Directorate of Revival of Folklore Directorate of Theaters and Music Festivals Directorate Directorate of Conservatories and Ballet Directorate of Fine Arts Department of Internal Control Technical Supervision Directorate Directorate of Copyright Protection Directorate of Planning, Studies and Statistics Directorate of Child Culture Directorate of Cultural Relations Directorate of Administrative Affairs Entities affiliated with the Ministry Al-Assad National Library General Cinema Corporation Damascus Opera House Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts Higher Institute of Music in Damascus Syrian General Organization of Books Responsibilities Objectives The Ministry of Culture works to achieve the following objectives: Preserving the civilizational and cultural identity, and protecting the archaeological and historical heritage (tangible and intangible). Spreading culture locally, Arab and international, and interacting with global cultures. Taking care of the creative process, developing it and expanding its horizons. Taking care of the educated, and protecting the cultural output. Develop legislation, regulations and laws in line with the general visions and objectives of the Ministry. Adopting the principle of transparency and ease of access to information to be available for use within the framework of the ministry's objectives, its work plan, and the service of citizens. Achieving integration, a unified vision of workflow, eliminating the concept of duplication (in procedures and tasks), reducing wastage of time and effort, and raising the percentage of job performance. Achieving integration with the information infrastructure and the comprehensive automation system in the country, and adopting the principle