Through her stoic resolve and empathy for the victims, New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern became the reluctant face of the terror attack in Christchurch. On Friday, Ardern's face was projected onto Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
The response earned Ardern plaudits around the world -- and has now prompted a towering tribute to the leader.Ardern's face was projected onto Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, on Friday."Thank you PM @jacindaardern and New Zealand for your sincere empathy and support that has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims after the terrorist attack that shook the Muslim community around the world," Dubai's prime minister Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter.
— HH Sheikh Mohammed March 22, 2019 The building lit up with an image of Ardern hugging a New Zealander in the aftermath of the attack, alongside the message"peace."Read MoreStanding at 830 meters, the Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest structure.Its tribute to Ardern is the latest in a stream of praise for the Prime Minister, who had already gained international recognition when she became the world's youngest female leader in 2017.
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