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‘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’, and Dr. Rafael López Guzmán will talk about the ‘Influence of Andalusian Moriski

art on the American continent’.

The ‘Andalusia: History and Civilization’ initiative aims to deepen the knowledge about Andalusian civilization
through its diverse artistic and cultural events as well as to publicize the legacy of this unique civilization 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 endeavors

to underscore the shared human connections and values across civilizations, while commemorating the Arab
civilization’s luminous chapter in Andalusia as a testament to cultural convergence and historical brilliance.

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