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Press Release

His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the 'Andalusia: History and

Civilization' Initiative Committee, expressed his delight in the successful conclusion of the
initiative’s art programs, which celebrates the rich heritage of the ancient Andalusian

civilisation. His Excellency emphasised how the art events in Abu Dhabi represented the
convergence of Arab and Spanish cultures, as it showcased the diverse artistic traditions of

Andalusia. The program's line-up of art events, which featured exceptional displays of various

art forms, such as stanzas, flamenco dances, and guitar melodies, among others, was also
received well by His Excellency.

His Excellency commented: “The ‘'Andalusia: History and Civilization’ was launched based

on the UAE’s strong commitment to advancing the values of tolerance, openness, coexistence,

and cultural exchange. The Andalusian civilisation serves as an authentic embodiment of these
values, which the UAE aims to solidify. The initiative’s line-up of outstanding performances

and artistic events, which seamlessly blended the Arab and Spanish works of art in an
Andalusian fusion, served as the ideal forum to highlight these humanistic principles.”

The ‘Andalusia: History and Civilization’ initiative has been hosting a diverse range of art and

cultural events over the past few months, with the primary objective of fostering cross-cultural

awareness and artistic exchange between the Arab world and Spain. A major highlight of the
initiative was the cultural seminar organised in the Spanish capital last year, along with the

recently concluded art programs.

As part of the initiative, the ‘Art Exhibition’ will continue to take place at the Sheikh Zayed

Grand Mosque Centre, while the second cultural seminar is scheduled to be held in the UAE
in February. The initiative is a joint cultural project between the UAE and Spain that aims to

showcase the rich Andalusian heritage and celebrate its accomplishments, while also deepening
our understanding of the impact of Andalusian culture worldwide.

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