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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’, 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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