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WGS: UNESCO Showcases Power Of

Multilateralism In Restoring Cultural

Heritage

8 days ago

(Pakistan Point News - 13th Feb, 2025) DUBAI, 13th February, 2025 (WAM) – The power of
culture to revive cities in crisis was at the forefront of discussions at the World Governments
Summit 2025, being held in Dubai under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
During a session titled “Can Culture Revive a City in Crises?”, Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al
Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay highlighted
the successful revival of Mosul’s cultural heritage, a landmark UNESCO initiative spearheaded
by the UAE, and its role as a blueprint for global restoration efforts.

One of UNESCO’s most ambitious projects, the Revive the Spirit of Mosul initiative, was
presented as a testament to what multilateralism can achieve.
The UAE played a leading role as the first and Primary sponsor, committing significant
resources to restore Mosul’s historical landmarks, including Al-Nouri Mosque, Al
Tahera Church (1859), and Al-Saa’a Church (1870).

“The UAE has long recognised that culture is a pillar of identity and a force for unity,” said Al
Qassimi. “Through projects like Mosul’s restoration, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving
heritage – not just as buildings, but as symbols of resilience and shared history.”

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