'Cultural Landscapes of Al-Andalus' exhibition opens

Dr Sheikh Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler's Office, inaugurated on Wednesday morning the exhibition “Cultural Landscapes of Al Andalus,” jointly organised by the Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) and the Islamic Culture Foundation in Spain.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The exhibition hosted at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization runs from October 15, 2025, until April 12, 2026.

Sheikh Salem toured the exhibition, which is divided into two main sections.

The first, titled “Gardens of Delight,” explores the role of Andalusi gardens as spaces of coexistence and creativity through four themes: the productive botanical garden, the scientific garden as a living laboratory for botanical knowledge and agricultural experimentation, the spiritual garden as a space of reflection and contemplation, and the poetic garden as a source of literary and artistic inspiration.

The second section, “The Good Land,” focuses on the intricate productive systems of Al-Andalus, shedding light on irrigation techniques, dry farming, handicrafts, traditional industries, markets, and trade networks that illustrate the deep interaction between people and their environment.

The Chairman of the Ruler's Office viewed more than sixty artistic and historical artefacts featured in the exhibition, including a selection being displayed for the first time in the Emirate of Sharjah.