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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 centred around ‘Andalusian science and knowledge’, will be led by Dr. Adrian Diman of the

University of the UAE. Dr Mohamed El Gamal, University of Alexandria, will speak about ‘The milestones of Andalusian
civilisational 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 armour of hippocampus Andalusians’, and Dr. Rafael López Guzmán will talk about the

‘Influence of Andalusian Moriski art on the American continent’.
The ‘Andalusia: History and Civilisation’ initiative aims to deepen the knowledge about Andalusian civilisation through its
diverse artistic and cultural events as well as to publicise the legacy of this unique civilisation and its profound impact on the

European and global stages, particularly in the realms of art, intellect, science, and architecture. This initiative also seeks to
highlight Andalusia’s cultural advancements and its commendable role as a model of coexistence, tolerance, and societal

progress. Through this initiative, the UAE endeavours to underscore the shared human connections and values across
civilisations, while commemorating the Arab civilisation’s luminous chapter in Andalusia as a testament to cultural convergence
and historical brilliance.

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