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prestigious educational and cultural institutions, including universities from the United Arab Emirates such as
Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, Spain and Puerto Rico.

HE Mohammad Al Murr, Chairman of the ‘Andalusia History and Civilization’ Initiative Committee, said: “The

symposium sessions focused on Andalusia’s status as a hub of intellectual, literary, and cultural
advancement, alongside its pivotal role in the scientific evolution of human society. It served as a significant
platform to honor the rich heritage of Arab civilization in Andalusia, fostering knowledge sharing and cultural

dialogue. It was graced by the presence of esteemed experts, academics, historians, and scientists. We are
pleased to see the visible participation in the sessions of the Cultural Symposium in Abu Dhabi, thus

providing the finest conclusion to the events of the cultural program of the Andalusia: History and Civilization
initiative.”

The first day of the symposium delved into topics surrounding Andalusian literature and its profound impact

on Arab literature. Discussions also centered on the translation of Andalusian literary works, as well as the
educational and academic landscape during the era of Arab civilization in Andalusia. The first session
explored themes such as ‘Andalusian literature’, ‘The image of Andalusia in Arabic stories’, ‘The specificity of

Andalusian literature, the investigation movement for literature’, and ‘Translation in Andalusian literature’. The
second session of the day focused on ‘Andalusian Science and Knowledge’, including topics such as

‘Andalusian Cultural Achievement Milestones’, ‘Andalusian Science and Literature through the Andalusian
Library Encyclopedia’, ‘Andalusian Schools and Universities’ and ‘Andalusian Farming and Garden Science’.

On its second day, the symposium saw the organization of the session ‘Mauriskans and artistic and literary

heritage’, which included topics such as ‘Mauriskans and literary art’, ‘The fate of the Mauriskans and in the
memory of Spaniards’, ‘Khamidi literature as a means of preserving heritage and the fortified Andalusian
shield’, and ‘The Influence of Andalusian Morisky Art on the American Continent’.

‘Andalusia: History and Civilization’ is a pioneering initiative to celebrate Andalusia’s legacy and contributions

to global civilization led by the UAE in line with its approach to strengthening cooperation and bridges of
communication between peoples and cultures. Through a series of artistic and cultural events, the initiative

aims to highlight the profound impact of Andalusian civilization on intellectual and scientific progress, while
championing values of coexistence and tolerance epitomized during the Andalusian era.

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