The first Islamic museum, has been opened here, in the presence of the Australian Minister of Treasury Joe Hockey and the Saudi Ambassador to Australia Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh, a number of Australian officials and representatives of Islamic communities, in Australia. In a press statement to Saudi Press Agency, the ambassador said that the museum will play a great role in reflecting characteristics of the Islamic civilization, its diverse cultures and arts and show how it is based on tolerance and peace principles. -- SPA 23:12 LOCAL TIME 20:12 GMT تغريد