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9/9/25, 11:52 AM UAE helps Mosul come alive again with restoration

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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.”

Al Kaabi emphasised that, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President,
the UAE has regarded the reconstruction of Mosul as a shared international responsibility. She highlighted that the UAE
worked with partners in Iraq and UNESCO to make this project a model of international cooperation in safeguarding human
heritage.

Mirror of lives and identity of Iraqis

Al Kaabi added: "Mosul is both a memory and a mirror of the lives and identity of its people. The revival of its cultural sites
means the city itself has come alive again, and its people have regained confidence in their future. When the minaret rose
again, it was not merely an architectural achievement, but a declaration that Mosul’s voice is stronger than all those who
sought to silence it. It is a symbol of the will to live and a message of hope to its people and to the entire world that Mosul
will remain a city of civilization and coexistence.”

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