The Director-General of UNESCO paid a visit to the United Arab Emirates to visit the World Heritage Site.
Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General, visited Al Ain this week, where the first United Arab Emirates World Heritage Site is located.
Her tour was held with the participation of Muhammad Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Tourism and Culture of Abu Dhabi (TCA Abu Dhabi), starting with Al Ain Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and including a visit to the main historical and cultural sites of the city in Abu Dhabi such as Qasr Al Muwaiji and Al Jahili Fort.
This tour coincided with the Cultural Summit held in Abu Dhabi on April 9-13, which was attended by senior officials of the government, the arts, media, and technology. Manarat Al Saadiyat discussed the role of culture in solving the strategic challenges of our time.
Oasis Al Ain - one of the oldest inhabited oases in the world, on which significant archaeological finds of more than 5000 years old were made.
During a sightseeing tour of Al Ain, Al Mubarak said: “Al Ain is a vivid example of Abu Dhabi's steady commitment to preserving historic sites that represent the rich and diverse history of the UAE.”
Irina Bokova stated: “Al Ain World Heritage Sites testify to the richness of the cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates. UNESCO has traditionally collaborated with TCA Abu Dhabi to maximize its potential for social cohesion, identity and dignity, as well as economic growth. I want to pay tribute to the dedication of cultural organs in the formation of a strong cultural strategy as a driving force for sustainable development and peace. We must continue to work together to demonstrate the value of the heritage and values that it carries for the younger generation. This is also our answer for those who resort to ignorance, distorting history and manipulating culture. This is how we can defeat hatred and extremism. ”
