![FILE - In this July 4, 2017, file photo, fleeing Iraqi civilians walk past the heavily damaged al-Nuri mosque as Iraqi forces continue their advance against Islamic State militants in Iraq's Old City of Mosul. The United Nations' cultural agency says reconstruction of Al-Nouri Mosque in Iraq's city of Mosul is scheduled to start at the beginning of 2020. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TUN3KPS4YSYVZ25VBLZ2QTKEKE.jpg?smart=true&auth=862b1625bf7431c4e2acabb07f60cf50d4baeac5045543826f9ff7d2aa52dd41&width=400&height=225)
The Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul, Iraq, was largely destroyed in 2017. AP
The Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul, Iraq, was largely destroyed in 2017. AP
Mosul is being revitalised, with help from the UAE
Abu Dhabi’s cultural diplomacy creates a space for peace and a sense of responsibility for a better future