The Great Mosque of Al Nuri in the old city of Mosul, as seen here in April 2018, was destroyed by ISIS but is now under restoration, funded by the UAE. AFP
The Great Mosque of Al Nuri in the old city of Mosul, as seen here in April 2018, was destroyed by ISIS but is now under restoration, funded by the UAE. AFP

Heritage

Abu Dhabi Culture Summit: Heritage at heart of economic revival for conflict-hit nations

Abu Dhabi Culture Summit told the restoration of Iraq's Al Nuri Mosque was a symbol of hope for an embattled community

Melissa Gronlund
Melissa Gronlund

April 09, 2019

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