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Official reception with the President of the Malaysian Senate

 The delegation of the Seville Mosque Foundation had the pleasure and honor to be received again in the Malaysian Parliament by Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang, President of the Parliament. At the meeting we dealt various topics of interest, focusing on the construction project of the Islamic Cultural Center of Seville, and the future collaboration between both institutions.

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AUDIO: RNE, En primera persona: Spaniards who embrace Islam.

I am at the Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla with Professor Joaquín Nieto or Khalid as he is known by the Muslim community. He had an intense past linked to Christianity but more than 20 years ago he decided to live La Shahada (Testimony of Faith) to embrace Islam. Now he lives as a Muslim and trains the young and not …

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Meeting in the Chamber of Commerce with Malaysian investors

Within the scope of collaboration with the Seville Chamber of Commerce, and with the purpose of attracting investment to the city of Seville, the first reception was given to a group of Malaysians, formed by Dato Wan Arif, Datuk Syed Khalid and Ibrahim , Who came to Spain in search of investment opportunities. In the reception organized by the Chamber …

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Agreement of collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Seville

The Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation of Seville, through its President, Mr. Francisco Herrero León, and the Seville Mosque Foundation, represented by its Vice-President, signed on Monday, March 23rd at the Club Antares. This agreement was signed with the aim of establishing a framework of collaboration and cooperation for the realization of projects related to the promotion …

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I International Congress, Halal Global Concept

Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla was present at the First International Congress of Halal Global concept, where the boom in Muslim tourism, the untapped potential of Spain’s historical heritage to attract this tourism or the necessary adaptation to serve Muslim visitors were seen. The congress opened on Tuesday, March 24 and concluded on Thursday, March 26.

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Spain received 2.6 million Muslim tourists in 2014

108 million Muslims traveled to other countries throughout 2014. According to forecasts, the Muslim market will account for 11% of the sector. In Spain there are only three establishments that have the halal certificate. Cordoba will host the International Halal Congress from 24 to 26 March. 2.6 million Muslim travellers visited Spain in 2014. It is halal tourism. Hotel rooms …

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Statement of Gratitude to Malaysians

From Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, we want to transmit our most sincere gratitude to every single Malaysian who has helped us along the way in our recent visit to Malaysia to present the project of the Mosque, Islamic Cultural Centre and Waqf of Seville. We are truly overwhelmed by the courtesy, hospitality and generosity with which we were received everywhere. …

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