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8/21/25, 1:37 PM Union House inscribed on Alecso registry of Arab architectural heritage sites | The National
“The building, which witnessed the announcement of the union of the UAE in 1971, now stands among
19 Arab heritage sites as a living testament to the nation’s birth and a cornerstone of our identity,
history and belonging," Sheikha Latifa said.

“Our gratitude goes to the team at the Ministry of Culture and the National Commission for Education,
Culture and Science, for their dedicated efforts in safeguarding and preserving the UAE's heritage.”

Ahmed Al Marzooqi, a writer and lecturer at Sorbonne University in Paris, replied to the post, saying:
“The Union House is not merely a building, but a living memory of a nation’s birth and a beacon of
unity and pride. Its inscription in the Alecso registry elevates it as a bridge connecting past, present
and future reminding us that strong identity is the foundation upon which nations endure and thrive.”

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