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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 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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