The 4th BBC Arabic Festival is open for submissions. We accept films in 4 categories of fiction and non-fiction and, for 2018, we introduce a new category: Digital Journalism. All work must reflect on the Arab region today and be made after January 2016. We encourage professionals and non-professionals alike to submit their entries. Our […]
Apo & the Apostles is a multi-lingual rock band hailing from Jerusalem & Bethlehem in Palestine, quickly establishing itself as one of the Middle East’s leading contemporary bands. Combining the diverse backgrounds of the members, the band has pioneered a musical style that integrates #blues, #dance, and eastern elements. But, with each successive release, Apo […]
Conflict Café Syria, the pop-up restaurant that serves peace through food is back with a three course Syrian sharing feast. Diners will enjoy no less than 9 dishes from chefs from Syrian restaurant Ayam Zaman, that specialises in the cuisine of the Damascus region of Syria. Guests are seated at communal tables in the spectacular […]
Nai Barghouti and Mohamed Najem, two of the most prominent artists of Palestine’s cultural renaissance, perform at St Mary’s Cathedral to raise funds for Unicef’s work in Syria. Nai Barghouti captured audience hearts when she toured Scotland, England and Wales last year with the Palestine Youth Orchestra. She returns to Scotland with an all-star band […]
Explore the art, history and significance of Arab comics, cartoons, caricatures and graphic novels through original examples taken from the British Library’s collections. From 19th century Egyptian satirical press, to mid-20th century children’s comics and contemporary graphic novels discover this vibrant visual archive that illustrates and engages issues concerning everyday life, politics and society across […]
Two of the finest young Palestinian musicians perform with their own bands in a unique double bill, raising funds for MSF and UNICEF work in Syria. Nai Barghouti returns to Birmingham joined the best young musicians in Palestine. Mohamed & Friends complete their first UK tour, after successful performance throughout Europe and West Africa. In […]
The Palestine Jazz tour culminates in London. Twelve incredible musicians performing some of the freshest musical sounds from Palestine in recent years raising funds for UNICEF and MSF work in Syria. Buy your ticket now!
Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage. Internationally renowned artist, Ahmad Angawi presents on his recent projects and discusses the symbioses between traditional arts and contemporary design in Saudi Arabia. Angawi will discuss how being of Meccan roots and inspired by the rich diversity of the culture of Hejaz has affected his work, revolving around the human […]
The exhibition explores the astonishing variety of building styles and traditions that have evolved over millennia in a region of diverse terrains, extreme climates and distinctive local histories. Generations of highly-skilled masons, carpenters and craftspeople have deftly employed the materials-to-hand and indigenous technologies to create urban architectural assemblages, gardens and rural landscapes that dialogue harmoniously […]
Open Bethlehem are delighted to announce that we will be screening ‘Open Bethlehem’ at Friends Meeting House, Euston, on Tuesday 12 September in the presence of Leila Sansour. This is an opportunity to see the film, meet new and old friends, become an ambassador and get involved. The screening will be followed by a reception […]