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UAE, UNESCO and EU reopen restored heritage

sites in Mosul

September 02, 2025 / 11:27 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: In the presence of Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of
Iraq, the UAE participated in the official opening ceremony for several cultural and heritage sites in
Mosul. These sites were reconstructed with UAE funding in partnership with UNESCO and the
European Union.

UAE delegation attends opening ceremony

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. Senior Iraqi officials, ministers, and
UNESCO representatives also attended the event. The ceremony marked a major milestone in
restoring Mosul’s historic landmarks under the ‘Revive the Spirit of Mosul’ initiative.

Al Kaabi: Restoring Mosul’s memory and identity

In her address, Al Kaabi thanked the Iraqi government and UNESCO for their collaboration in
making the reconstruction a success. She highlighted the UAE’s role in restoring the Great Mosque
of Al-Nuri, the Al-Hadba Minaret, and the Al-Tahera and Al-Sa’aa churches.
Al Kaabi stated: “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.”

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