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ABU DHABI (WAM)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta, Dr. Ian Borg, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
He was accompanied by the Ambassador of Malta to the UAE, Maria Camilleri Calleja, along with an official delegation.
During the tour, Dr. Borg and the delegation explored the mosque’s halls and courtyards, learning about its message of cultural openness, coexistence, and tolerance—values inspired by the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father.
The delegation was also briefed on the role of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in promoting Islamic culture and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
They were introduced to the mosque’s architectural history and unique architectural details, and explored its extensive collection of artworks and artefacts, demonstrating Islamic civilisation's artistic and architectural heritage.
At the end of the visit, Dr. Borg was presented with a copy of the centre's latest publication, “Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace.”
The book features a visual journey highlighting the mosque’s architectural magnificence through award-winning photographs from the "Spaces of Light" photography Award.
