Saad Abdul Radi (Abu Dhabi)
Yesterday, the second cultural seminars of the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative were launched yesterday, which are held over two days in Abu Dhabi, and discuss the literary, cultural and scientific life in Andalusian civilization, and its impact on the contemporary intellectual scene. This symposium comes in the wake of the great success achieved by the first cultural symposium within the cultural program of the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative, which was held in the Spanish capital, Madrid, last September, and recorded a remarkable attendance by a large number of scholars, specialists, and those interested in Andalusian civilization. The symposium includes a group of sessions that discuss multiple topics, including literature, art, translation, and the educational and academic renaissance during the Andalusian era.
The sessions witness the participation of a group of experts, specialists, historians and representatives of the academic community from prestigious educational and cultural institutions, including the UAE University, the University of Sharjah, the University of Jordan, the University of Tlemcen, the University of Puerto Rico, and others. The symposium sessions were attended by Dr. Abdullah Al-Raisi, Cultural Advisor in the Presidential Office, Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director General of the National Archives and Library, Iñigo de Palacio, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State, and a large number of specialists, thinkers and specialists in the Andalusian civilization from the Spaniards and from Arab and other countries. Different.
Manifestations of Andalusian civilization
Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director General of the National Archives and Library, said in his opening speech during the cultural symposium: “During this cultural symposium, we address the aspects and manifestations of Andalusian civilization in the literary, scientific, cultural and artistic fields, and what this civilization represented as a shining era in the history of humanity, and a driving force for the development of… And the progress of Europe and the whole world.” He added: The organization of this symposium comes within the framework of the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative, which was launched by the United Arab Emirates with the aim of enhancing knowledge about Andalusian civilization and preserving its legacy, and highlighting Andalusia as a metropolis of literature and knowledge, and as an unparalleled model of the convergence of cultures, the blending of civilizations, tolerance and synergy between people. Peoples.
He stressed that this cultural symposium carries within it profound cultural and intellectual meanings and implications, as through it the curtain comes down on the cultural program accompanying the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative, which in turn gave a new dimension to intellectual initiatives and cultural projects. He said: “We express our pride and pride in the remarkable efforts and great contributions of the UAE in preserving our Arab cultural heritage, in line with the sound directives of our wise leadership.” He pointed out that the “Andalusia: Forum of Civilizations and Cultures” symposium comes to continue building on the great success achieved by the first cultural symposium, which was hosted by the Spanish capital, Madrid, and brought together specialists and scholars in Andalusian studies in all its cultural, literary and scientific specializations. He pointed out that the symposium devotes a wide space to shedding light on the Andalusian cultural scene, and the renaissance and scientific and cognitive prosperity that Arab civilization has achieved in Andalusia, the impact of which has affected the entire world. The symposium also focuses in its sessions on the components of this civilization, and the factors that enabled it to present a unique model of progress on At various levels, the symposium also reflects the position of Andalusia as a crucible of cultures, an incubator of diversity and cultural dialogue, and a symbol of tolerance and solidarity, which are ingredients that led to making Andalusia an exceptional scientific breakthrough in the path of human civilization.
The influence of Andalusian literature
On its first day, the symposium covered topics centered around Andalusian literature and the extent of its influence on Arabic literature, as well as the translation of Andalusian literature, in addition to Andalusian science sessions, with a special focus on schools and universities during the Andalusian era. The first session focused on “Andalusian Literature” and was chaired by Dr. Noura Al-Karbi – University of Sharjah, in which Dr. Hisham bin Senussi, University of Tlemcen in Algeria, spoke about the topic “The Image of Andalusia in Arabic Stories,” while Dr. Salah Jarrar, University of Sharjah, touched on “The Specificity of Andalusian Literature and the Movement of Investigation of Literature.” Dr. Salvador Peña Martí, University of Malaga, also spoke about Andalusian literature, and Dr. Jaime Sanchez Ratia discussed the topic “Translation in Andalusian Literature.” The second session today revolves around “Andalusian Sciences and Knowledge,” which is chaired by Dr. Adrian Deman, UAE University, during which Dr. Mohamed El-Gamal, Alexandria University, will speak about “The Milestones of Andalusian Civilizational Achievement,” while Dr. José Miguel Puerta, from the Higher Council for Scientific Research in Madrid, will address the topic of “Sciences and Writings of the Andalusians through the Encyclopedia of the Library of Andalusia.”
Andalusian-Moorish art
Dr. Maribel Fierro, Higher Council for Scientific Research in Madrid, addresses the topic of “Andalusian Schools and Universities,” and Dr. Muhammad Al-Miqdadi discusses, “Agriculture and Garden Science in Andalusia.” On its second day, the symposium will witness the organization of a session “The Moriscos and the Artistic and Literary Heritage,” chaired by Dr. Ahmed Al-Mansouri from the UAE University, during which Dr. Enas Sahabo, from the Higher Institute in Tunisia, will speak on the topic “The Moriscos and Literary Art,” while Dr. Luis Bernabe Nunes, from the University of Alicante in Spain, will address “the existential fate of the Moriscos and in the memory of the Spaniards.” In turn, Dr. Maria Teresa Narvaez, University of Puerto Rico, discusses “Al-Khamidi literature as a means of preserving heritage and the strong armor of the Andalusians,” and Dr. Rafael López Guzmán speaks about “The influence of Andalusian-Moorish art on the American continent.” It is noteworthy that the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative aims to deepen knowledge about Andalusian civilization.
2024-02-20 21:23:19
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