After months of closure, here are some sites and institutions that have reopened in the Middle East as lockdown restrictions ease.
Ithra
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has reopened its doors this week after months of closure. The center is a creative and interactive public space for workshops, performances, events, exhibitions and experiences.The Prophet’s mosque
The mosque, in Saudi Arabia, is the second-holiest Islamic site. It was built close to Prophet Muhammad’s house, where he settled after his Hijra (emigration) to Medina in 622 CE.Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, which reopened after 100 days of closure, features a global selection of around 600 masterpieces. The museum’s dome is almost the same weight as France’s Eiffel Tower.Burj Khalifa
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is the tallest tower in the world, standing at an impressive 828 meters tall. It was built in six years.Temple of Philae
As Egypt reopens its borders for tourists, its historical sites have also reopened. Temple of Philae, located in Aswan, is among a number of other sites that have started to welcome visitors back.Egyptian Museum
The museum, built in 1901, is home to an eclectic collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items.
