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ABU DHABI, 5th December, 2022 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi, will hold its third edition at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi on 7-8 December 2022. Abu Dhabi Manuscript Conference. Representatives of the Italian and Spanish embassies will take part in the conference, which will also include scholars, specialists and specialists in the field of Arabic manuscripts from these two European countries and from around the Arab world.
The conference, titled “Arabic Manuscripts from East to West: Examples from Spain and Italy”, was organized by DCT Abu Dhabi in coordination with the National Marciana Library of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, the University Library of Bologna, Italy, the National Library of Spain Library and the Royal Library of San Lorenzo El Escorial.
Through a series of panel sessions spanning two days, the conference will highlight the pioneering cultural role of the UAE, and in particular the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in preserving and disseminating authentic Arabic heritage.
During the conference, the Pearl of Wisdom exhibition will be held at Qasr Al Watan, Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi from 6 December to 6 January 2023. Showcasing literature, heritage, religion, music, philosophy, and science, the exhibition takes visitors on a historical journey to explore the influence of Arab culture on Europe, highlighting the role of Arab civilization in fostering religious dialogue and contributing knowledge that Paved the way for the European Renaissance.
Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, DCT Abu Dhabi Undersecretary, said: “Today, more than ever, we need to emphasize cultural exchange as a driver of growth and progress. Therefore, we have chosen ‘Arabic Manuscripts from East to West’ as this year’s Abu Dhabi The theme of the Dhabi Manuscript Conference, as this theme provides us with a rich theme to tap into the profound influence of Arabic and Western manuscripts.Islamic Civilization. This event is DCT Abu Dhabi’s wider An important part of our efforts to establish Abu Dhabi as a place where cultures meet, interact and create a more diverse, conscientious and understanding society.”
Iñigo de Palacio España, Spanish Ambassador to the UAE, said: “Spain is honored to be part of this unique cultural event organized by DCT Abu Dhabi. It will be a great opportunity to highlight the invaluable collection of Arabic manuscripts from East to West Importance, analysis of their impact on European history. Some of the Arabic manuscripts are treasures of the National Library of Spain and the Royal Library of San Lorenzo, El Escorial, and have never been shown to the public. All visit Qasr Al Watan Visitors to the Pearls of Wisdom exhibition will all have the privilege of seeing them for the first time outside of Spain in Abu Dhabi.” He added: “Our joint initiative will foster knowledge and cultural exchange about our shared history, strengthening the relationship between Spain and the UAE. bridges of dialogue and mutual understanding.”
Lorenzo Fanara, Italian Ambassador to the UAE, said: “We are delighted to join the Spanish Embassy in this international event organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism to witness and further foster research, confrontation, and the Arab world and Europe in literature and Scientific exchange. As this exhibition attests, our nation has always loved books, both our own and those of other nations. Our libraries are the most important in the world in terms of quantity and quality of ancient books One of the libraries, in the Pearl of Wisdom, we wish to present samples of our most precious collections, the Arabic manuscripts from the National Marciana Library in Venice and the University Library in Bologna. I thank the Government of Abu Dhabi at the Presidential Palace This exhibition is held in a wonderful environment.”
Dr. Ida Zilio-Grandi, Director of the Italian Institute of Culture at the Italian Embassy in the UAE, said: “This exhibition and the international symposium that forms its backdrop testify to the Emirati public about the journey of books from the Arab world to Europe and Europe. , At the same time ,Intellectual voyages enlightened medieval Europe and led it through translation to the prosperity of the Renaissance.Similar things happened earlier in Baghdad,Greek,Indian and Persian books were popular,the culture of the Abbasid period flourished. The Arab world exported us not only sciences such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, but also forms of literature and poetry. Europe accepted and developed, mediated and integrated all this according to its own identities and feelings. We live today in a In a globalized and hyper-connected world, knowledge is instantly disseminated anywhere, but of course book tours have not lost their appeal.”
The conference will feature group sessions presenting research papers on topics related to manuscript investigation, preservation and translation, with a different focus each day.
On the first day, discussions will highlight the influence of Islamic civilization in paving the way for European development. The four conferences are the influence of Arab culture on Europe, the exchange of civilizations and the transcontinental movement of Arabic manuscripts from east to west, the realization of Arab heritage through Italian and Spanish Orientalism, and translation of Arabic manuscripts in Italy and Spain.
On the second day, four additional sessions will be held, focusing on lessons learned from the precious Arabic manuscripts held in European libraries, covering music, literature, linguistics, poetry and more. Libraries of Spain and Italy, Literary Heritage in Arabic Manuscripts Housed in Libraries of Spain and Italy,
Cataloging and survey of Arabic manuscripts in Spain, and rare manuscripts in Spanish libraries.
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