UAE helps Mosul come alive again with restoration

In the presence of Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, the UAE took part in the official opening ceremony for several cultural and heritage sites in Mosul, which were reconstructed with UAE funding in partnership with UNESCO and the European Union.

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The UAE delegation was led by Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, and included Sheikh Salem Bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture.

The ceremony was also attended by senior Iraqi officials, ministers, and representatives of UNESCO. The opening represented a milestone in restoring the city's most prominent historic landmarks as part of the 'Revive the Spirit of Mosul' initiative.

In her remarks at the ceremony, Al Kaabi expressed her gratitude to the Iraqi government and UNESCO for their productive cooperation, which made possible the successful reconstruction of Mosul's historical and cultural sites.

Al Kaabi said: "Since signing the agreement with Iraq and UNESCO to take part in the 'Revive the Spirit of Mosul' initiative, the UAE has remained committed to restoring the Great Mosque of Al-Nuri, its Al-Hadba Minaret, and the Al-Tahera and Al-Sa'aa churches. Our vision has been to safeguard Mosul's memory and identity. Our message was clear: the UAE stands with the people of Iraq to preserve, protect, and restore their human history. Protecting heritage is a moral and humanitarian responsibility toward future generations."