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2018, as a prime example of how heritage restoration can drive recovery, noting that

the UAE was the primary financial supporter of the project.

The initiative has restored major historical sites in Mosul, including the Al-Nouri

Mosque and its Al-Hadba Minaret, the Convent of our Lady of the Hour and Al-

Tahera Church, Al-Aghawat Mosque, as well as Al-Ekhlass school in the Old City.

By the end of 2024, 124 heritage houses had been rehabilitated, allowing displaced

families to return, Azoulay added.

She recently visited Mosul and described how its historic centre is once again

vibrant, proving that heritage restoration can play a key role in rebuilding

communities.

Beyond heritage, Azoulay praised the UAE's active role in global cultural

cooperation, both within the UN and the G20, calling it a key UNESCO partner.

She noted that collaboration extends to fields like vocational education and the arts,

citing Abu Dhabi's hosting of an international conference on technical education

last year as proof of the country's commitment to integrating arts into sustainable

development.

Looking ahead, she announced that Abu Dhabi will host UNESCO's International

Jazz Day on 30th April 2025. The event will feature cultural activities, exhibitions,

and music workshops, engaging students and artists from across the region. A high-

level cultural summit will also bring together global leaders to foster dialogue

through the arts.

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