The next Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 PM, the Círculo Intercultural Hispano Árabe (CIHAR) will celebrate its annual meeting once again at Casa Árabe in Madrid. During the event, the CIHAR Gold Medals 2025 will be awarded.
According to the decision of the CIHAR board of directors from April 1, 2026, the awardees are, in Category of Individuals:
1. Dr. Álvaro Martínez Sevilla
2. Dr. José Miguel Puerta Vílchez
3. Dr. María de los Ángeles Utrero Agudo
4. Dr. María Isabel Fierro Bello
5. Dr. Nagwa Gamal Mehrez
6. Dr. Ridha Mami
Also, in the Category of Entities, they will be:
1. Interpretation Center of Cútar
2. Espacio Ronda de Madrid
3. La Madraza. Center for Contemporary Culture of the University of Granada
Throughout the event, CIHAR will showcase a list of activities carried out during the past year, and its president, Abdo Tounsi, will announce the cultural projects of the entity for this year 2026.
Additionally, at this XII Annual Meeting of CIHAR, the book Current Visions of al-Ándalus, by 28 experts on the Andalusian theme; edited by CIHAR and the Sial Pigmalión Editorial Group will be officially presented.
The Círculo Intercultural Hispano Árabe (CIHAR) is a non-governmental organization without profit motive, founded in Spain in 2015, dedicated to promoting dialogue, understanding, and cultural exchange between the Hispanic and Arab communities. Its main mission is to act as a cultural bridge between these two worlds, fostering mutual respect, diversity, and collaboration through interculturality, history, and art.
CIHAR organizes various activities that include conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and cultural events, all designed to bring both cultures closer and strengthen their ties. One of the most notable aspects of its work is the promotion and dissemination of the legacy of al-Ándalus, a historical period in which Hispanic and Arab traditions coexisted in an enriching manner. Through cultural and historical initiatives, such as commemorative events, specialized publications, and exhibitions, the Circle highlights the significant scientific, literary, and architectural footprint left by this stage in history.
