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Abu Dhabi Culture Summit 2025: UAE's investment

is making real-life human impact, says minister

Story by Saeed Saeed
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Human values should not be compromised in the wake of the AI revolution, according to UAE
Minister of Culture Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi.

As part of his keynote address at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Salem highlighted how the
UAE's investments in culture aim to create more inclusive societies.
He said the completion of the Revive the Spirit of Mosul initiative – launched by Unesco with
funding provided by the UAE – was an example of a cultural project with real-life human impact. The
initiative involved the restoration of some of Iraq’s most famous religious sites, which were
destroyed by ISIS in 2017.
“Through this project, we have restored iconic landmarks such as the church and the mosque,” he
said.

“Not only has this initiative reconnected the people of Mosul with their multicultural heritage, it has
also created sustainable community spaces, job opportunities, and strengthened local capacity.
We ensure that these projects go beyond physical reconstruction by restoring hope while building a
foundation for the future.”

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