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Every year, The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC) publish a list of 500 of the most influential Muslims in the world. As part of that, they also feature a Muslim Woman of the Year as well as a Muslim Man of the Year. This year, Aisha Bewley was awarded the title after being recognised […]
Renowned as a leading artist of his time, Nasser Al Yousif (d. 2006) was known for his impressive artistic expressions of Bahraini life, culture, architecture and landscapes. With over forty years of experience in the field, Al Yousif eventually lost his sight, but that did not prevent him from working on his passion. In his […]
As we take a moment of silence to remember the heroes that defended Great Britain, let us take some time to commemorate the effort of one particular soldier. Often neglected for his major contributions in the history of World War 1, Sepoy Khudadad Khan was a mighty soldier who fought for Great Britain relentlessly. As […]
Thus it may be said that Jordan, with its blessed land, and with its wealth of Sacred Sites, is in itself a spiritual treasure with the potential to grace the lives of all those who visit it. H.R.H. Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed While sites such as Petra, the Dead Sea and Jerash may be well-known among […]
The Leeds Palestinian film festival is a unique event which aims to raise awareness about Palestine and its people. By showing thought-provoking and inspiring films, the festival hopes to share the beauty of the Palestinian people, history, society and culture. Open to all and accessible throughout November and December, most events will take place in […]
Islamic books and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century will be showcased for the first time in the Middle East. The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) held annually has always attracted visitors from around the world. Launched in 1982, by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the book fair lasts 11 days and […]
