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Al Tahera Church in Mosul, pictured in February, has been reconstructed as part of Unesco’s Revive
the Spirit of Mosul initiative. Aymen Al-Ameri / The National

Sheikh Salem also affirmed the importance of the recently announced policy for the preservation of
modern architectural heritage.

Formally launched last month by the ministry, some of the initial measures involve protecting the
UAE’s modern architectural buildings and cataloguing landmarks of significant cultural importance
in terms of heritage and national identity.

“In bridging the past and the present, we must embrace both historical landmarks and modern
heritage,” he said.

“At the same time, the UAE is advancing strategies to preserve modern architectural heritage
through collaboration with academic institutions and the private sector.”

As for the role of AI in the cultural space, whether through practice or policy, Sheikh Salem stated it
is an important tool for preserving and protecting culture and creative rights, as well as sparking
inspiration in the digital landscape.
“The UAE's AI strategy stands as a blueprint for integrating artificial intelligence into various sectors,
including culture, where the protection of creatives is always a priority,” he said.

“We have taken steps to strengthen the copyright regulatory ecosystem in the country and continue
to advocate for greater support for intellectual property and cultural rights worldwide.”

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