Hosting Academic Conference on "Arabian Nights" in Collaboration with Casa Árabe in Spain
Date June, 10 2024
Location Casa Árabe, Spain
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), organised an academic conference on the significant influence of "Arabian Nights" in Spain, in collaboration with the Casa Árabe foundation in Madrid, bringing together academic speakers and Arabic language and literature experts.
Speakers
HE Dr Ali bin Tamim
Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, Secretary-General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award.
HE Dr Ali bin Tamim is Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) at the Department of Culture and Tourism, as well as Secretary General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Al-Markaz, Majallat al-Dirasat al-Arabiyya, and the leading online news portal 24.ae.
Bin Tamim has held a variety of positions in the UAE's cultural and heritage sectors. He was the chairperson of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and a member of the National Archives' board of directors (2015 - 2018). Bin Tamim also oversaw the "Kalima" Translation Project and was General Manager of Abu Dhabi Media Company (2016 - 2019).
Bin Tamim was chosen as a Jury member for several important cultural awards in the UAE, including the Prince of Poets Programme, the Dubai Cultural Award, and the Khalifa Educational Award. He also served on the Supreme Committee of the State Appreciation Award.
Irene Lozano
Director General of Casa Árabe Foundation
Irene Lozano is the Director General of Casa Árabe Foundation in Madrid, Spain, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering cultural and diplomatic relations between Spain and the Arab world.
With a background in international relations and cultural diplomacy, Lozano has dedicated her career to promoting dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among diverse communities.