The Joint Steering Committee of UNESCO’s project for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Al-Nouri Mosque and its Al-Hadba Minaret, the Al-Tahera Church and Al-Saa’a Church, on 6 May determined future steps for the reconstruction of the three
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Reconstruction of Mosul’s Al-Nouri Mosque Complex Al-Tahera Church and Al-Saa’a Church about to begin
The Joint Steering Committee of UNESCO’s project for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Al-Nouri Mosque and its Al-Hadba Minaret, the Al-Tahera Church and Al-Saa’a Church, on 6 May determined future steps for the reconstruction of the three architectural landmarks of the Old City of Mosul (Iraq), part of UNESCO’s Revive the Spirit of Mosul initiative.
Next steps, following the results of the architectural competition that were made public on April 15, will focus on the development of a detailed design giving priority to the rehabilitation of the eastern part of the Complex, which includes the Al Nouri Prayer Hall. This symbolic building will be rebuilt as it was before its destruction in 2017 with some improvements in line with the wishes of the residents of Mosul, as reported in a survey by the University of Mosul last year.
UAE announces $3bn in investment projects for reconstruction in Iraq
The joint statement followed the first official visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi to the UAE
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, discusses bilateral relations, co-operation and development with Mustafa Al Kadhimi, Prime Minister of Iraq, at Zabeel Palace in Dubai during Mr Al Kadhimi s official visit to the UAE. Iraqi Prime Minister s Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, discusses bilateral relations, co-operation and development with Mustafa Al Kadhimi, Prime Minister of Iraq, at Zabeel Palace in Dubai during Mr Al Kadhimi s official visit to the UAE. Iraqi Prime Minister s Office
By Mustafa Field OBE
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Two hand-made crosses are on display in Mosul’s Church Square as the city awaits the visit of Pope Francis on Sunday.
One is made out of burnt chairs from churches that ISIS destroyed and the other has Mosul’s landmarks engraved on it.
“The cross was built from burnt chairs from churches in the Nineveh Plain, we kept the wood in the storage and it took one day to assemble, which was done last Thursday,” said Faisal Jeber, an Iraqi geologist who is trying to restore historical sites damaged by ISIS in the northern city.
The idea came after a discussion with Chaldean Father Thabet Habib Youssef, pastor of the Church of St Adday in the Christian town of Karamles, Mr Jeber told