• The Casbah of Algiers is a Unesco-listed rabbit warren of 16th-century battlements and Ottoman palaces, which has been falling into disrepair. All photos: AFP
    The Casbah of Algiers is a Unesco-listed rabbit warren of 16th-century battlements and Ottoman palaces, which has been falling into disrepair. All photos: AFP
  • With a pressing need for a bit of TLC, efforts to save the Casbah are well under way, experts say.
    With a pressing need for a bit of TLC, efforts to save the Casbah are well under way, experts say.
  • The densely populated district, perched above the Bay of Algiers, covers roughly a square kilometre.
    The densely populated district, perched above the Bay of Algiers, covers roughly a square kilometre.
  • But this is an example of some of the damage that has beset the Casbah of Algiers.
    But this is an example of some of the damage that has beset the Casbah of Algiers.
  • Efforts to restore the buildings involve 'several plans and several stakeholders', said Aissa Mesri of Archimed, a company working on studies of the Casbah and overseeing the repair work.
    Efforts to restore the buildings involve 'several plans and several stakeholders', said Aissa Mesri of Archimed, a company working on studies of the Casbah and overseeing the repair work.
  • 'Restoration operations were started and then halted for financial, technical or legal reasons related to ownership,' he said, lamenting the lack of a 'clear vision'.
    'Restoration operations were started and then halted for financial, technical or legal reasons related to ownership,' he said, lamenting the lack of a 'clear vision'.
  • The project, however, aims to restore the Casbah's characteristic features, protect it in the long term and keep at least some of its residents in their homes.
    The project, however, aims to restore the Casbah's characteristic features, protect it in the long term and keep at least some of its residents in their homes.
  • The state-run campaign has already restored a number of prominent buildings, including part of the citadel.
    The state-run campaign has already restored a number of prominent buildings, including part of the citadel.
  • A picture shows a damaged building in the Casbah of Algiers on July 5, 2022. - A UNESCO-listed rabbit warren of 16th century battlements and Ottoman palaces, the Casbah of Algeria's capital has been falling into disrepair but efforts to save it are accelerating, experts say. (Photo by RYAD KRAMDI / AFP)
    A picture shows a damaged building in the Casbah of Algiers on July 5, 2022. - A UNESCO-listed rabbit warren of 16th century battlements and Ottoman palaces, the Casbah of Algeria's capital has been falling into disrepair but efforts to save it are accelerating, experts say. (Photo by RYAD KRAMDI / AFP)
  • Algerian authorities had launched emergency work to 'consolidate buildings that were in danger of collapsing', said Mehdi Ali Pacha, head of an architectural firm specialising in heritage work.
    Algerian authorities had launched emergency work to 'consolidate buildings that were in danger of collapsing', said Mehdi Ali Pacha, head of an architectural firm specialising in heritage work.
  • But he said: 'The residents remain a problem. When the houses are inhabited, the study is done as best as possible with difficulties of access.'
    But he said: 'The residents remain a problem. When the houses are inhabited, the study is done as best as possible with difficulties of access.'
  • Currently, seven restoration projects of historical buildings are under way. Mr Pacha said: 'The aim is to revive the Casbah and enhance it.'
    Currently, seven restoration projects of historical buildings are under way. Mr Pacha said: 'The aim is to revive the Casbah and enhance it.'

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Renovate the Casbah: efforts stepped up to restore historic Algiers district – in pictures

Unesco-listed rabbit warren sits above the Bay of Algiers

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July 11, 2022

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MATCH INFO

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While you're here

Graduated from the American University of Sharjah

She is the eldest of three brothers and two sisters

Has helped solve 15 cases of electric shocks

Enjoys travelling, reading and horse riding

 

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Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Adria Arjona, Dave Franco

2.5 / 5 stars

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(Martial 30', McTominay 90 6')

Manchester City 0

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5.10pm: Handicap (D); Dh175,000; 1,200m
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5.45pm: Maiden (D); Dh150,000; 1,600m
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6.20pm: Maiden (D); Dh150,000; 1,600m
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6.55pm: Handicap (D); Dh160,000; 1,600m
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7.30pm: Handicap (D); Dh150,000; 2,200m
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8.05pm: Handicap (T); Dh190,000; 1,800m
Winner: Good Trip, Tadhg O’Shea, Ali Rashid Al Raihe

The biog

First Job: Abu Dhabi Department of Petroleum in 1974  
Current role: Chairperson of Al Maskari Holding since 2008
Career high: Regularly cited on Forbes list of 100 most powerful Arab Businesswomen
Achievement: Helped establish Al Maskari Medical Centre in 1969 in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region
Future plan: Will now concentrate on her charitable work

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