Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST),  in co-operation with the Cultural Section of the Spanish Embassy of Kuwait, held its 1st Spanish Cultural Day on Thursday, December 10^th at 11:00 am. 

Spanish and Arabic culture have been intimately connected throughout history.  As a result of the Umayyad Caliphate and its presence in Spain between the 8^th-11^th centuries, Arabic culture left a  permanent mark on the development of Spanish language, architecture, music and other cultural traditions.  Today, Arabic ethnic influence is evident not only in Andalucía, Spain’s southernmost province, but also throughout the American hemisphere in Spain’s former colonies.  

Similarly, Spain’s presence in the Americas during the 16-18^th centuries has contributed to the diffusion of Spanish culture, and, consequently, Spanish is now one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Spain’s rich cultural heritage, is a tapestry of local and regional traditions, festivals and culinary practices that has had a tremendous impact on the world. 

The Spanish corner at the GUST Library was inaugurated by the Spanish Ambassador to Kuwait, His Excellency Manuel Gomez de Valenzuela, Dr. Shuaib Abdulla Shuaib, GUST President, Dr. Sabah  Al- Quaddoomi, Vice-President for Academic Services of GUST, Dr. Lee Caldwell, Dean-College of Business and Administration and Shobhita Kohli, University Librarian.  Spanish books, art works and photographs were exhibited in the Library.