(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The first day of the two-day conference began with an opening speech from His Excellency Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, who spoke about the importance of collaborating with France and the international community to tackle the challenge of protecting heritage and create tangible impact. This was followed by a commentary from Jack Lang, President of Institut du Monde Arabe, who commended the UAE on its efforts to date and the role it has played in uniting key players from around the world, as well as emphasising the need for urgent action. The introductions...
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