Soco Summer 2025 The children's summer camp at the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation began at the start of this month, with activities kicking off in an atmosphere full of vitality and creativity, with the participation of a group of children of various ages. The camp successfully completed its first week, amidst great interaction from children and parents, and with excellent organisation that reflects the school's keenness to provide an integrated educational and recreational experience. The camp aims to […]
(Granada – Cordoba – Seville) 5-11 April 2025 This educational trip to three of the most prominent Andalusian heritage cities in Spain: Granada, Cordoba, and Seville, was organised as part of the Calligraphy and Ornamentation School programme, aiming to deepen the artistic and visual understanding of Islamic arts inspired by Andalusian architecture and ornamentation. The trip formed a practical extension of what was taught during the two semesters’ workshops […]
Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan Our organisation participated in the opening ceremony of Samarkand 2025, which was held on the occasion of the city's declaration as the “Cultural Capital of the Islamic World” by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO). The official events took place in the city of Samarkand from 12 to 28 May 2025, culminating in the international forum held from 26 to 28 […]
The “World Art Dubai” conference took place over four days from the 17th to the 20th of April 2025, bringing together all forms and types of art from over 60 countries under one roof. This event is a global artistic and cultural platform that contributes to fostering creative exchange between artists and institutions from around the world. The participation of the Calligraphy and Ornamentation School was part of the conference's events, [...]
The School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation, represented by Professor Khalid Al-Yami, participated in the annual ceremony organised by the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) in Istanbul on 27 May 2025. This event brought together an elite group of scholars, artists, and institutional bodies from across the Islamic world, celebrating excellence and creativity in the fields of Islamic art, calligraphy, and the preservation of manuscript heritage.
Participation of the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation in the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition – Dubai 2025 In response to the kind invitation from the Department of Tourism and Antiquities, the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation participated in the Arabian Travel Market exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28th to May 1st. The exhibition saw wide participation from major international companies operating in the fields of tourism, antiquities, and aviation. The school was honoured to participate […]
We are delighted to announce that the summer workshops for children at the School of Calligraphy and Ornament have successfully commenced since last Monday, witnessing a great turnout from children eager to develop their artistic skills and enjoy their time in these workshops. Children are learning the arts of geometry, ornamentation, Arabic calligraphy, and paper crafts through interactive and enjoyable methods. The workshops will continue until the end of August, with the possibility of [...]
