Within the presence of Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, the UAE took half within the official opening ceremony for a number of cultural and heritage websites in Mosul, which have been reconstructed with UAE funding in partnership with UNESCO and the European Union.
The UAE delegation was led by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, and included Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Tradition. The ceremony was additionally attended by senior Iraqi officers, ministers, and representatives of UNESCO. The opening represented a milestone in restoring the town’s most outstanding historic landmarks as a part of the ‘Revive the Spirit of Mosul’ initiative.
In her remarks on the ceremony, Al Kaabi expressed her gratitude to the Iraqi authorities and UNESCO for his or her productive cooperation, which made doable the profitable reconstruction of Mosul’s historic and cultural websites.
Al Kaabi stated: “Since signing the settlement with Iraq and UNESCO to participate within the ‘Revive the Spirit of Mosul’ initiative, the UAE has remained dedicated to restoring the Nice Mosque of Al-Nuri, its Al-Hadba Minaret, and the Al-Tahera and Al-Sa’aa church buildings. Our imaginative and prescient has been to safeguard Mosul’s reminiscence and id. Our message was clear: the UAE stands with the individuals of Iraq to protect, shield, and restore their human historical past. Defending heritage is an ethical and humanitarian accountability towards future generations.”
Al Kaabi emphasised that, below the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, the UAE has regarded the reconstruction of Mosul as a shared worldwide accountability. She highlighted that the UAE labored with companions in Iraq and UNESCO to make this undertaking a mannequin of worldwide cooperation in safeguarding human heritage.
Al Kaabi added: “Mosul is each a reminiscence and a mirror of the lives and id of its individuals. The revival of its cultural websites means the town itself has come alive once more, and its individuals have regained confidence of their future. When the minaret rose once more, it was not merely an architectural achievement, however a declaration that Mosul’s voice is stronger than all those that sought to silence it. It’s a image of the desire to reside and a message of hope to its individuals and to the complete world that Mosul will stay a metropolis of civilization and coexistence.”
Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Tradition, reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to preserving cultural heritage in conflict-affected areas and highlighted its conviction within the position of tradition in fostering coexistence and supporting group restoration. His Excellency famous that the UAE’s strategic partnership with UNESCO displays its imaginative and prescient of supporting worldwide efforts aimed toward safeguarding human heritage and strengthening cultural dialogue amongst nations.
Sheikh Salem stated: “The ‘Revive the Spirit of Mosul’ undertaking is a number one mannequin of worldwide cooperation. It not solely concerned the reconstruction of historic landmarks but additionally included coaching and academic packages that helped construct and empower the local people.”
He famous that the UAE allotted $50.4 million for the reconstruction of Mosul and the restoration of its heritage landmarks and historic city material, with $48.2 million contributed by the European Union, along with help from the worldwide group. These efforts mirror a shared dedication by the worldwide group to safeguard heritage and strengthen cultural ties.
The ceremony was attended by Abdulla Matar Al Mazrouei, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq; Ali Al Haj, UAE Everlasting Delegate to UNESCO; Khaled Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority; and a number of other senior officers.
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