Arab House Governing Board Appoints Miguel Moro as Director
Madrid, February 4, 2025 – The Governing Board of the Arab House (Casa Árabe) has appointed Miguel Moro as the new director of the institution. The appointment will become effective on March 1, 2025.
Miguel Moro is a career diplomat with extensive experience in the Middle East and North Africa. He has served as Spain’s ambassador to Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya, and has also held various positions in the Spanish Foreign Ministry.
In his new role as director of Casa Árabe, Moro will be responsible for leading the institution’s efforts to promote dialogue and understanding between Spain and the Arab world. Casa Árabe is a public diplomacy institution that organizes exhibitions, conferences, and other cultural events to foster cultural exchange and mutual respect.
Moro’s appointment was welcomed by Javier Losada, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Global Spain. Losada highlighted Moro’s “extensive knowledge of the Arab world” and his “commitment to dialogue and understanding.”
Moro said he was “honored” to be appointed director of Casa Árabe. He pledged to continue the institution’s work in promoting “a better understanding of the Arab world in Spain and vice versa.”
Moro’s appointment comes at a time when Spain and the Arab world are facing a number of challenges, including the ongoing conflict in Syria, the rise of extremism, and the refugee crisis. Moro said he hoped to use his experience and knowledge to help address these challenges and build bridges between Spain and the Arab world.
Background on Arab House
Arab House (Casa Árabe) is a public diplomacy institution established by the Spanish government in Madrid in 2006. Its mission is to promote dialogue and understanding between Spain and the Arab world through cultural exchange and mutual respect.
Casa Árabe organizes a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, conferences, film screenings, and educational programs. The institution also has a library and a research center that specialize in the Arab world.
Casa Árabe is a key player in Spain’s efforts to strengthen its ties with the Arab world. The institution has played a role in promoting trade, investment, and cultural cooperation between Spain and Arab countries.
El Consejo Rector de Casa Árabe designa director al diplomático Miguel Moro
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