What’s the Big Idea?The Fourth Abu Dhabi International Conference on Manuscripts dives into the theme “Visual Arts in Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts: Artistic
The Fourth Abu Dhabi International Conference on Manuscripts dives into the theme “Visual Arts in Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts: Artistic Heritage and Contemporary Influence.” Think centuries-old artistry meeting today’s creativity—basically, past and present shaking hands in style.
When: 8–9 October 2025
Where: Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi.
Hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with McGill University, Canada, this conference is pulling in scholars, researchers, and culture enthusiasts from across the globe.
This isn’t your standard “sit-and-yawn” academic event. Expect fascinating insights, art that tells timeless stories, and those delicious “I never knew that!” moments. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to casually drop some cultural knowledge at your next dinner party.
If manuscripts, calligraphy, and heritage inspire you—or you just want to flex your cultured side—this is your scene. Abu Dhabi is about to prove that manuscripts aren’t dusty relics… they’re living, breathing works of art.
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi