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Arabist Federico Corriente passes away
The professor, born in Granada in 1940, passed away on June 16, 2020 at the age of 79. He was a head department professor at the University of Zaragoza and held Chair “K” of the Real Academia Española (RAE). Juan Pedro Monferrer Sala, a professor at the University of Cordoba, authored this obituary.
June 17, 2020 -
Rafael Valencia Rodríguez (1952-2020): In the shadow of Pascual de Gayangos. In memoriam
The sudden death of Professor Rafael Valencia Rodríguez in Seville on June 12 was a horrible and unexpected event which, just a few days later, was compounded by the demise of Professor Federico Corriente Córdoba. As a result, we have endured two great losses in a row within the world of Arab and Islamic Studies in Spain. By Alejandro García Sanjuán.
June 17, 2020ESPAñA -
Casa Árabe reopens its doors on Monday, June 8 in Cordoba and Madrid
In Cordoba, thanks to the fact that the province has entered Phase 3 of coronavirus “de-escalation,” we are offering a special series of live activities. In Madrid, our opening is limited to the exhibition halls. Our online activities will be continuing, as well.
June 04, 2020CóRDOBA Y MADRID -
Charitable food drive by the FICRT
Coinciding with the month of Ramadan, the Foundation for Islamic Culture and Religious Tolerance (FICRT) has donated 38 tons of food to various associations to help deal with the coronavirus crisis in Spain.
June 03, 2020ESPAÑA -
The Palestinian Museum
This institution is posting a virtual tour (with subtitles in Spanish) of the exhibition “Orange Grove Lights,” guided by its director, Adila Laïdi-Hanieh.
May 22, 2020PALESTINA