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New Year’s Performances Will Be Presented by the State Academic Dance Theater of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Almaty Audience!

В преддверии новогодних праздников Государственный академический театр танца Республики Казахстан приглашает жителей и гостей Алматы на волшебное балетное представление!

Ithra Announces Major Islamic Crafts Exhibition Program in Conjunction with the Launch of the Second Edition of the Islamic Art Conference

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) opens an extensive exhibition program dedicated to Islamic craftsmanship. Coinciding with the start of Ithra’s second edition of the Islamic Art Conference (November 24–30), the major multi-exhibition launch will feature three main exhibitions and eight supporting showcases, filling all of Ithra’s exhibition spaces in a celebration of the rich heritage and contemporary interpretations of Islamic craft. Visitors will experience diverse artistry, from ceramics, pottery, and textiles to woodworking, carving, metalwork, and innovative contemporary pieces.

The State Academic Dance Theatre of the RK Presented the Premiere of the Ballet “Aksak Kulan” to the Almaty Viewers

Государственный академический театр танца Республики Казахстан представил алматинской публике долгожданную премьеру балета «Аксак Кулан». Постановка, основанная на древней казахской легенде о судьбе Джучи, сына Чингисхана, прошла с грандиозным успехом и стала ярким событием в культурной жизни города.

Publishers at Al Ain Book Festival 2024: Technology Supports Publishing Industry and Creates a New Generation of Readers

Publishers participating in the Al Ain Book Festival 2024, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), asserted the importance of leveraging modern technology to support the publishing industry, highlighting the need to invest in the next generation of writers to deliver high-quality content that keeps pace with the rapid developments of the modern era.

British Council Celebrates 90 Years of Impact Globally and Highlights Research on the Future of English Language Education in MENA

As the British Council celebrates 90 years of engagement globally, it continues its role as a leader in language education, cultural exchange, and research. This milestone is marked through The Future of English: Global Perspectives, a key publication from the British Council’s ongoing research into the role of English across the world.

Interview with Dr. Idries Trevathan

Idries Trevathan is the Curator of Islamic Art and Culture at the king Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). He has over 15 years of experience working with Islamic art collections in the Muslim world and beyond. Trevathan works regularly on conservation projects and has conducted technical and aesthetic color studies on a range of Islamic art objects, including the Malay Qur’an manuscripts, Damascene reception rooms and Ottoman era porticoes in the grand mosque in Makkah. Trevathan trained as an art conservator at the City & Guilds of London Art School and earned a PhD in Islamic art from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, London. His achievements have been recognized by numerous awards, including the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies Prize for Research, the Hamad bin Khalifa Scholarship, the Zibby Garnett Fellowship and the Knights of the Round Table Award. He has authored and edited numerous books most notably Colour, Light and Wonder in Islamic Art (Saqi Books 2020) and The Art of Orientation: An Exploration of the Mosque through Objects (Hirmer 2020).

Interview with Farah Abushullaih

The Head of Museum at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). She holds an MA in Museum Anthropology from Columbia University in New York, USA, and a BA in International Business and Intercultural Communications from Aston University in Birmingham, UK. Abushullaih joined the Ithra team in 2012 and worked as Lead Curator of the Great Hall exhibition space. During her time at Ithra, Abushullaih led the launching of a number of programs and initiatives that support the development of the Kingdom’s creative sector and provide a platform for cross-cultural engagement. With her team, she curated and developed several local and international exhibitions in collaboration and partnership with distinguished institutions. Abushullaih has led bringing global art to the Kingdom. In 2021, she introduced the first immersive art exhibition in the Kingdom that addresses the topic of sustainability.

Northwestern Qatar’s Media Majlis Museum to Host Public Symposium on Arabic Storytelling in AI, Film, and Media in Collaboration with Afikra

media majlis museum (mm:museum) at Northwestern University in Qatar, in collaboration with global media and educational platform afikra, will host a public symposium on October 26, 2024, exploring the significance of Arabic storytelling in artificial intelligence, film, and media as part of its fall 2024 programming.

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