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capital, Abu Dhabi, holds a special symbolism as it unveils the activities of the cultural program
of the ‘Andalusia: History and Civilization’ initiative, which has established a new concept of
cultural programs and projects.”
On its first day, the symposium addresses topics centered around Andalusian culture, with a focus
on its literature and influence on Arab literary traditions. Discussions will also include the
translation of Andalusian literary works and insights into Andalusian scientific achievements,
particularly within schools and universities during the Andalusian era. The first session of the day,
themed ‘Andalusian literature’ will be led by Dr. Noura Alkarbi, University of Sharjah, with
contributions from Dr. Hisham Ben Snoussi of the University of Tlemsan, Algeria, exploring the
topic, ‘The Depiction of Andalusia in Arab Narratives’. Dr. Salah Jarrar, University of Sharjah,
will discuss the topic, ‘The specificity of Andalusian literature and the investigative movement for
literature’. Dr. Silvador Peña Martí, University of Malaga, will share insights on Andalusian
literature, while Dr. Jaime Sánchez Ratía will explore the intricacies of ‘Translation in Andalusian
Literature’.
The second session of the day centered around ‘Andalusian science and knowledge’, will be led
by Dr. Adrian Diman, the University of UAE. Dr. Mohamed El Gamal, University of Alexandria,
will speak about ‘The milestones of Andalusian civilizational achievement’, while Dr. José Miguel
Puerta of the Higher Council for Scientific Research in Madrid will explore ‘Andalusian science
and literature through the Library of Andalusians’. Meanwhile, Dr. Maribel Vieiro, High Council
for Scientific Research in Madrid, will shed light on ‘Andalusian schools and universities’, and
Dr. Mohamed Mekdadi will discuss the topic, ‘Farming and gardening in Andalusia’.
On the second day, the symposium will feature a session titled ‘Moriscos, artistic and literary
heritage’ led by Dr. Ahmed El Mansouri of the University of the UAE. Dr. Ines Sahabou, Higher
Institute of Tunisia, will examine the topic ‘Mauritians and literary art’, while Dr. Luis Bernabé
Nunes, Alicante University of Spain, will discuss ‘The fate of the Mauritians and the memory of
the Spaniens’. Meanwhile, Dr. Maria Teresa Narvaez, University of Puerto Rico, will analyze
‘Khamidi literature as a means of preserving heritage and the armor of hippocampus Andalusians’,
