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at the Emirates Palace, all served a key role in upholding the cultural heritage, and
promoting the values of tolerance and coexistence.

The initiative’s artistic activities that continued over several months included a series of
musical events, including the ‘Cordoba Nights,’ an enchanting symphonic performance by a
50-member orchestra, skilfully led by the world-renowned maestro Enma Shara. The event
was held on October 8, 2023, at the Emirates Palace Auditorium in Abu Dhabi, captivating
audiences with the beauty of Spanish symphonies that bear the soul of Andalusian melodies.
The mesmerising ‘Ya Zaman al Wasl bil Andalusi’ evening, which honoured Andalusian
Muwashahat, was another highlight. This incredible performance, which took place on
November 12, 2023, at the Emirates Palace Theatre, included a large choir of male and
female singers, accompanied by a talented group of musicians and vocalists directed by
orchestra conductor Ghada Harb. Additionally, the initiative featured a memorable ‘Flamenco
Night,’ which was hosted on December 20, 2023, by the internationally acclaimed performer
Anna Morales, who is renowned for her proficiency in the traditional Spanish art form.

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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