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PARIS, 12th November, 2022 (WAM) — This week, the UAE Embassy in Paris and the UAE Permanent Mission to UNESCO co-hosted a Majlon event at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, focusing on cultural heritage preservation and reconstruction , the adoption of UNESCO’s flagship initiative “Reinvigorating the Spirit of Mosul” is an important example of international concerted efforts in this regard.
In 2018, the UAE joined UNESCO’s flagship “Reinvigorating the Spirit of Mosul” initiative, which aims to rebuild the city’s cultural heritage after the devastation caused by the war.
The UAE, UNESCO and the Iraqi government have signed a historic agreement to restore and rebuild some of Mosul’s historic landmarks, such as the Al Nouri Mosque and the leaning Al Hadba minaret. The UAE has provided $50.4 million for the five-year project, which will conclude in 2023.
In addition, the UAE contributed to the restoration and reconstruction of Al Tahera and Al Sa’a churches in 2019.
The event was attended by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO; Hend Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the UAE to France; Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the UAE to UNESCO; Didier Lenoir, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the European Union to UNESCO Delegates; Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ALIPH Foundation; and Omar Mohammed, Professor at the Paris Academy of Sciences and founder of the Eye of Mosul, discuss the importance of cultural heritage in times of uncertainty, especially in Mosul work.
Speakers shed light on the impact of community-based efforts in restoring cultural heritage and the importance of capacity-building for long-term sustainable development in Iraq and around the world.
Noura Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of Culture and Youth, said: “Reviving the spirit of Mosul is not just a physical initiative, but because of what it symbolizes, its impact, from hope to opportunity to growth that echoes it, Much bigger. Beyond Mosul: Engaging the people of Mosul as partners in the rebuilding process. This project is very close to my heart, and UAE leaders see it as the most important way to bridge cultures and promote human heritage One of the peace initiatives.”
Hend Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to France, noted: “Mosul is a symbol of diversity and tolerance, two of the UAE’s core values. The UAE is proud to be a part of international partnerships to solve global problems and to rebuild and restore important cultures. Landmarks contribute.”
Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to UNESCO, added: “The results of the partnership to revive the spirit of Mosul include not only the physical restoration of these historic sites, which are the cultural fabric of Mosul and the spirit of peaceful cooperation foundation. Existence; they also include the creation of sustainable community spaces, employment opportunities and capacity building for Moslawis.”
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, said: “We are proud of the progress made: now Mosul, which was so silent when we started work in 2018, is coming back to life.”
Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ALIPH Foundation, commented: “I can’t think of a better and more illuminating example than today’s Majlon meeting to demonstrate the central role that culture and cultural heritage protection should play. For all , especially our children, to a more peaceful world and a brighter future.”
The event marks the latest instalment of Majlon, a series of events organised by the UAE embassy to build bridges between France and the UAE in key areas of mutual interest. Through the Majlon series, the UAE Embassy in Paris is working to promote French-UAE relations by establishing a strategic UAE-France dialogue. France is one of the main strategic partners of the UAE, covering a wide range of fields including energy (Masdar/Engi), education (Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi), culture (Louvre Abu Dhabi) and defence (Rafale) .
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