18 January, 2010
Abstracts Submission Deadline: Seminar for Arabian Studies 2010
The final submission date for abstracts for this year’s Seminar for Arabian Studies Conference is the 15th of February 2010. Details of the Seminar will be announced in April, once the provisional programme has been organized.
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation - Conferences & Events
Upcoming & Recent Conferences & Events Supported by the Foundation
12 August, 2009
MBI Staff Bid Farewell to 2008-2009 Scholars
The MBI Jaber Foundation wanted to make sure that its 2008-2009 scholars had a memorable and proper goodbye. Scholars had a private tour of one of the prominent historical sites in the city of London—Saint Paul’s Cathedral—followed by an afternoon of English tea.
MBI Staff Bid Farewell to 2008-2009 Scholars
The MBI Jaber Foundation wanted to make sure that its 2008-2009 scholars had a memorable and proper goodbye. Scholars had a private tour of one of the prominent historical sites in the city of London—Saint Paul’s Cathedral—followed by an afternoon of English tea.
23 July, 2009
The 2009 MBI Al Jaber Public Lecture and Reception at the British Museum
The Seminar for Arabian Studies hosts the MBI Al Jaber Public Lecture at its annual meeting at the British Museum in honour of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation's continued support. This year, the Foundation also hosted a reception following M.C.A. Macdonald's ‘Ancient Arabia and the Written Word’ lecture.
The 2009 MBI Al Jaber Public Lecture and Reception at the British Museum
The Seminar for Arabian Studies hosts the MBI Al Jaber Public Lecture at its annual meeting at the British Museum in honour of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation's continued support. This year, the Foundation also hosted a reception following M.C.A. Macdonald's ‘Ancient Arabia and the Written Word’ lecture.
16 March, 2009
LMEI Conference: The Arab Media Today: new audiences and new technologies
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation jointly with the US Embassy Media Outreach Centre sponsored the one-day Arab Media Today conference held on the 16th of March 2009 at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
LMEI Conference: The Arab Media Today: new audiences and new technologies
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation jointly with the US Embassy Media Outreach Centre sponsored the one-day Arab Media Today conference held on the 16th of March 2009 at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
4 December, 2008
Christmas Reception for MBI Scholars
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation hosted its annual Christmas reception for our MBI Scholars at the Russell Restaurant at SOAS on the evening of the 4th of December.
Christmas Reception for MBI Scholars
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation hosted its annual Christmas reception for our MBI Scholars at the Russell Restaurant at SOAS on the evening of the 4th of December.
15 October, 2008
The Edge of Arabia exhibition at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS
The much-anticipated Edge of Arabia exhibition was successfully opened with a press conference and a private view at the Brunei Gallery at SOAS on the evening of the 15th of October
The Edge of Arabia exhibition at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS
The much-anticipated Edge of Arabia exhibition was successfully opened with a press conference and a private view at the Brunei Gallery at SOAS on the evening of the 15th of October
21 July, 2008
'Timeline for Curriculum Enrichment Summer Programme' with Dar Al Hekma College
Director of MBI Al Jaber Foundation, Carolyn Perry, participates in the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilization’s ‘Timeline for Curriculum Enrichment Summer Programme’ with Dar Al Hekma College.
'Timeline for Curriculum Enrichment Summer Programme' with Dar Al Hekma College
Director of MBI Al Jaber Foundation, Carolyn Perry, participates in the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilization’s ‘Timeline for Curriculum Enrichment Summer Programme’ with Dar Al Hekma College.
14 May, 2008
Conference on Palestine, Britain & Empire: 1841 - 1948
King’s College London on 14th/15th May 2008
Conference on Palestine, Britain & Empire: 1841 - 1948
King’s College London on 14th/15th May 2008
12 May, 2008
Setting the Arab News Agenda
Conference organised by LMEI at SOAS 12th May 2008, and supported by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation.
Setting the Arab News Agenda
Conference organised by LMEI at SOAS 12th May 2008, and supported by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation.
18 April, 2008
“Do We Understand the Middle East?”
A Conference of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) and the London Middle East Institute (LMEI) was recently supported by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation and took place on 18-19th April 2008, at the School of Oriental and African Studies.
“Do We Understand the Middle East?”
A Conference of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) and the London Middle East Institute (LMEI) was recently supported by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation and took place on 18-19th April 2008, at the School of Oriental and African Studies.
17 December, 2007
Welcome Reception for New Scholars 2007
A reception was held for successful Iraqi MBI Al Jaber Foundation scholarship students at the Russell Restaurant, SOAS, from 6-8.30pm on Monday 17th December, 2007.
Welcome Reception for New Scholars 2007
A reception was held for successful Iraqi MBI Al Jaber Foundation scholarship students at the Russell Restaurant, SOAS, from 6-8.30pm on Monday 17th December, 2007.
17 May, 2007
‘Brother Yasin’ in London
University College London provided the setting for an evening with ‘the Poet of Baghdad: readings by Nabeel Yasin’, an event organised and sponsored by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation.
‘Brother Yasin’ in London
University College London provided the setting for an evening with ‘the Poet of Baghdad: readings by Nabeel Yasin’, an event organised and sponsored by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation.
13 November, 2007
Upcoming Conference on Higher Education in the GCC States: building economies, societies and nations
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is sponsoring an upcoming conference entitled Higher Education in the GCC States: building economies, societies and nations organized by the London Middle East Institute at SOAS and to be held on the campus in the Brunei Gallery Auditorium on Tuesday 13th November 2007.
Upcoming Conference on Higher Education in the GCC States: building economies, societies and nations
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is sponsoring an upcoming conference entitled Higher Education in the GCC States: building economies, societies and nations organized by the London Middle East Institute at SOAS and to be held on the campus in the Brunei Gallery Auditorium on Tuesday 13th November 2007.
1 July, 2006
Word into Art
‘Word into Art’ is the title of an exhibition held at the British Museum which featured contemporary artists of the Middle East in Summer 2006.
Word into Art
‘Word into Art’ is the title of an exhibition held at the British Museum which featured contemporary artists of the Middle East in Summer 2006.
14 May, 2007
The Pan-Arab and Western Media: an unbridgeable or an overstated gap?
In May 2007 the Foundation hosted a dinner to mark the London Middle East Institute conference on ‘The Pan-Arab & Western Media: An Unbridgeable or an Overstate Gap?’ at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
The Pan-Arab and Western Media: an unbridgeable or an overstated gap?
In May 2007 the Foundation hosted a dinner to mark the London Middle East Institute conference on ‘The Pan-Arab & Western Media: An Unbridgeable or an Overstate Gap?’ at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
9 September, 2005
Sponsoring Research on Reform in the Arabian Peninsula with The IMEIS-LUCE FUND Conference at Durham University
This international conference will aim to foster debate and understanding of the reforms and strategic issues current in the Arabian Peninsula and will be the first of an annual conference series.
Sponsoring Research on Reform in the Arabian Peninsula with The IMEIS-LUCE FUND Conference at Durham University
This international conference will aim to foster debate and understanding of the reforms and strategic issues current in the Arabian Peninsula and will be the first of an annual conference series.
2 August, 2005
Supporting Literacy in the Arab World
On November 9th and 10th, 2005, Sesame Workshop convened a conference on Arabic literacy & language acquisition in early childhood.
Supporting Literacy in the Arab World
On November 9th and 10th, 2005, Sesame Workshop convened a conference on Arabic literacy & language acquisition in early childhood.
2 August, 2005
Wilton Park Conference
In March 2005, the MBI Al Jaber Foundation sponsored a conference at Wilton Park, England on building participatory governance and representative institutions in the broader Middle East and North Africa.
Wilton Park Conference
In March 2005, the MBI Al Jaber Foundation sponsored a conference at Wilton Park, England on building participatory governance and representative institutions in the broader Middle East and North Africa.
16 October, 2004
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation Gala Dinner 2004
Foundation Patron MBI Al Jaber, trustees, associates and friends of the MBI Foundation, gathered in the auspicious surrounds of Two Temple Place on Thursday 16th October for the annual MBI Al Jaber Foundation dinner.
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation Gala Dinner 2004
Foundation Patron MBI Al Jaber, trustees, associates and friends of the MBI Foundation, gathered in the auspicious surrounds of Two Temple Place on Thursday 16th October for the annual MBI Al Jaber Foundation dinner.
1 April, 2004
MBI Scholars Cambridge Retreat 2004
This year’s programme, set in Trinity Hall, was designed to combine formal sessions with more informal learning situations such as dinner debates and a tour of Cambridge.
MBI Scholars Cambridge Retreat 2004
This year’s programme, set in Trinity Hall, was designed to combine formal sessions with more informal learning situations such as dinner debates and a tour of Cambridge.
17 November, 2003
Oriental Setting for Reconciliation Dinner 2003
HRH Prince Michael of Kent was Guest of Honour at a dinner discussion hosted by The MBI Al Jaber Foundation for members and friends of members of The International Centre for Reconciliation.
Oriental Setting for Reconciliation Dinner 2003
HRH Prince Michael of Kent was Guest of Honour at a dinner discussion hosted by The MBI Al Jaber Foundation for members and friends of members of The International Centre for Reconciliation.
1 April, 2003
MBI Scholars Cambridge Retreat 2003
In April 2003, MBI Scholars on the London and INSEAD programmes met for a three day retreat at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
MBI Scholars Cambridge Retreat 2003
In April 2003, MBI Scholars on the London and INSEAD programmes met for a three day retreat at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
