Dr. Ulrike Khamis and Dr Filiz Cakir Phillip Meet with the al-Sabah Collection Curators in Preparation of an Exhibition of the Collection at the Aga Khan Museum
Dr. Ulrike Khamis and Dr Filiz Cakir Phillip from the Aga Khan Museum , Toronto meeting with The al-Sabah Collection Curator Mrs. Salam Kaoukji and Assistant Curator, Mr. Mitlaq al-Juraid in preparation of an exhibition of the collection at the AKM, Toronto. April 5, 2018
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Draie Al Hajri
Special traditional Music Night “Art of the Bedawi” using the Rabab instrument. The rababa is a bowed instrument probably the oldest string instrument, dating at least as far back as the 8th Century, when it was found in Arabia and Persia. The rababa is used in a wide variety of musical ensembles and genres.
The Origins of the Arabic Language
Christian Robin Dr Christian Robin is the director of research emeriti of the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France, the founder of the French research center in Sana’a (Yemen) and has served as director for many archaeological expeditions and research projects. He is the author of numerous books and scientific papers, most related […]
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A spectacular music night ” Intersection, an Audio Visual Ode to the Arab Streets and it’s poets” performed by Tania Saleh. Tania Saleh is a contemporary alternative Lebanese singer/songwriter/visual artist, one of the rare female singers/songwriters in the Arab world and one of the most respected independent artists in the region. Her lyrics mirror the […]
Sheikha Hussa al-Sabah Visits the Rehabilitation Project of the Kuwait National Museum and Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah
Visit of Sheikha Hussa al-Sabah to the rehabilitation project of the Kuwait National Museum and Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah this morning. She was accompanied by Director-General of NCCAL, Mr. Ali al-Yuha and his team of engineers. Mr. Tareq Shuaib, owner of the consulting firm PACE and his team lead the group on a tour in the […]
Seniors from the Farhan al Khaled School Visit the Amricani Cultural Centre
Seniors from the Farhan al Khaled School, led by DAI docent (and senior) Mohammad Y. al-Bahrani, visited the Amricani Cultural Centre today. While some critical thinking exercises were involved, the primary purpose of the visit was to remind the students of their rich history and culture. March 28, 2018
Adel al-Qattan
Special music night An Evening with Adel Al-Qattan and Friends Adel Al-Qattan is a Kuwaiti musician/guitarist who has been active on the music scene since 2012. He is self taught and has been playing music for almost 20 years with a variety of local and international artists in many different genres. ‘An Evening with Adel […]
Pecha Kucha: Theme to be determined
Always interesting and full of new perspectives, Pecha Kucha #13 delivered more than expected tonight. Held in the Baha at the Amricani Cultural Centre, tonight’s event featured 10 speakers, covering innovation in areas like innovative urban planning, social commentary and solutions, and creative activism. The audience was as engaged as the speakers, making the evening […]
Ancient Yemenite Jewellery in the pre-Islamic period
Learn more about “Ancient Yemenite Jewellery in the pre-Islamic period” presented by Dr. Laila Aqeel. Dr. Laila Aqeel holds a doctorate in the history of art and archeology from the Sorbonne University in Paris. She has an important role in documenting Yemeni seals in the Louvre Museum. She has participated in many conferences by UNESCO, […]