The Arab British Centre aims to further understanding of the Arab world by promoting its culture, sharing its knowledge and supporting a community of individuals and organisations that work to enhance friendship and collaboration between people of the UK and the Arab world.

What's On

Partner Event

A Season of Arabic Culture

26 September '25 - 29 November '25

Our Event

Kufi Calligraphy with Joumana Medlej

16 October '25 - 4 December '25

Latest

Posted 17/09/2025

OPEN CALL: Education Programme Collaborations for 2026/2027

From small group classes teaching practical skills in Arabic music, calligraphy and language, through to lectures delving into the art history of the Arab world, we’ve run courses for nearly two decades from our premises in central London and, more recently, online. At The Arab British Centre, we’re passionate about building and sharing knowledge in […]

Posted 16/09/2025

INTERVIEW: Ramzi Mallat on ‘Not Your Martyr’ at the V&A

Posted 04/08/2025

Demystifying Curation at the Arab British Centre

Posted 30/07/2025

3oubour Online Residency

Posted 23/06/2025

Leeds International African Arts Festival

The Arab British Centre library is a public borrowing library. Formerly a private collection put together over the past 40 years.

We organise and promote cultural and artistic events, and host a community of like-minded resident organisations at our central London premises.

Our meeting room is in the heart of the City of London and can be hired for use by registered organisations, societies and NGOs associated with Arab-British issues.