19/12/2011
A young leader from Connecting Cultures shares her experience
Elaine Penniket, one of the UK participants, was on the recent December journey with Connecting Cultures. Elaine came to visit the MBI Al Jaber Foundation staff to speak to us about her experience in Oman. In her own words...
MBI Foundation News
2011
8/08/2011
Latest News from Our Alumni
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation remains in close contact with our scholarship students: first as scholars and later as alumni. We've included the latest news from a few of our alumni here.
Latest News from Our Alumni
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation remains in close contact with our scholarship students: first as scholars and later as alumni. We've included the latest news from a few of our alumni here.
27/01/2011
New Connecting Cultures Website Goes Live!
The new Connecting Cultures website went live yesterday. Connecting Cultures will now use the latest technology to bring their desert debates into classrooms and homes around the world.
New Connecting Cultures Website Goes Live!
The new Connecting Cultures website went live yesterday. Connecting Cultures will now use the latest technology to bring their desert debates into classrooms and homes around the world.
2010
30/07/2010
Congratulations to Graduating MBI Scholars at MODUL!
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation would like to congratulate the following MBI Scholars, Mohammed Yehia Zakaria Ahmed, Stephanie El About, Jad Raja Harb and Ahmed Shaath...
Congratulations to Graduating MBI Scholars at MODUL!
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation would like to congratulate the following MBI Scholars, Mohammed Yehia Zakaria Ahmed, Stephanie El About, Jad Raja Harb and Ahmed Shaath...
29/07/2010
Invitation to Apply to the 2010/11 Connecting Culture Journeys
MBI Al Jaber Foundation partner Connecting Cultures is currently inviting applications from young men and women for upcoming journeys in Oman in 2010/2011.
Invitation to Apply to the 2010/11 Connecting Culture Journeys
MBI Al Jaber Foundation partner Connecting Cultures is currently inviting applications from young men and women for upcoming journeys in Oman in 2010/2011.
30/04/2010
Events in the MBI Al Jaber Building
The MBI Al Jaber Building in Corpus Christi College Oxford, inaugurated last October, is now playing host to a variety of events. Aside from regular conferences and lectures, the new auditorium is also being put to good use by the students of the College with extracurricular activities.
Events in the MBI Al Jaber Building
The MBI Al Jaber Building in Corpus Christi College Oxford, inaugurated last October, is now playing host to a variety of events. Aside from regular conferences and lectures, the new auditorium is also being put to good use by the students of the College with extracurricular activities.
2009
23/10/2009
MBI Al Jaber Honorary Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford
The Patron and Chairman of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation, Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber, was elected to the Honorary Fellowship of Corpus Christi College Oxford at a meeting of the Governing Body which took place in June 2009.
MBI Al Jaber Honorary Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford
The Patron and Chairman of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation, Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber, was elected to the Honorary Fellowship of Corpus Christi College Oxford at a meeting of the Governing Body which took place in June 2009.
22/10/2009
MBI Al Jaber talks on Education, Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy in the 21st Century at UCL, London
Returning to speak at UCL after three and a half years, on October 22nd the Patron and Chairman of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation gave a talk on Education, Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy in the 21st Century.
MBI Al Jaber talks on Education, Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy in the 21st Century at UCL, London
Returning to speak at UCL after three and a half years, on October 22nd the Patron and Chairman of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation gave a talk on Education, Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy in the 21st Century.
21/08/2009
Chairman MBI Al Jaber to speak at UCL again
Our Chairman, MBI Al Jaber, has been invited to return to UCL to give a talk entitled ‘Education, Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy in the 21st Century’ on the 22nd of October 2009.
Chairman MBI Al Jaber to speak at UCL again
Our Chairman, MBI Al Jaber, has been invited to return to UCL to give a talk entitled ‘Education, Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy in the 21st Century’ on the 22nd of October 2009.
20/08/2009
Trustee Professor Peter Jones to speak at UCL
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Trustee Professor Peter Jones has been invited to give a lecture at UCL entitled "OVE ARUP: Engineer or Philosopher? Or: what really happened at Sydney Opera House" on the 2nd of December 2009.
Trustee Professor Peter Jones to speak at UCL
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Trustee Professor Peter Jones has been invited to give a lecture at UCL entitled "OVE ARUP: Engineer or Philosopher? Or: what really happened at Sydney Opera House" on the 2nd of December 2009.
3/07/2009
University funding by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation cited as a model of good practice
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is pleased to announce that our Chairman, Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber, has recently been featured as a model of good practice for his donation to SOAS in an independent report by the Centre for Social Cohesion on university funding.
University funding by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation cited as a model of good practice
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is pleased to announce that our Chairman, Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber, has recently been featured as a model of good practice for his donation to SOAS in an independent report by the Centre for Social Cohesion on university funding.
9/06/2009
Call for Papers for the JITT Workshop Series at the 2nd Annual Arab International Conference on eTourism and eMarketing
The Journal of Information Technology and Tourism (JITT)Workshop, endorsed and supported by MBI Al Jaber Foundation partner MODUL University, will be held in concert with the Arab International Conference on eTourism and eMarketing on December 14 – 18 2009.
Call for Papers for the JITT Workshop Series at the 2nd Annual Arab International Conference on eTourism and eMarketing
The Journal of Information Technology and Tourism (JITT)Workshop, endorsed and supported by MBI Al Jaber Foundation partner MODUL University, will be held in concert with the Arab International Conference on eTourism and eMarketing on December 14 – 18 2009.
5/06/2009
Edge of Arabia at the 53rd Venice Biennale
As part of the 53rd Venice Biennale, Edge of Arabia will hold a private view & press conference on the 5th of June in Venice.
Edge of Arabia at the 53rd Venice Biennale
As part of the 53rd Venice Biennale, Edge of Arabia will hold a private view & press conference on the 5th of June in Venice.
28/05/2009
LMEI Conference: Integration of Muslim Communities in Germany and Great Britain - success or failure?
This week, MBI Al Jaber Foundation staff members and one of our current MBI Scholars from Yemen, attended an important conference in London focused on the integration of Muslim communities in Germany and Britain.
LMEI Conference: Integration of Muslim Communities in Germany and Great Britain - success or failure?
This week, MBI Al Jaber Foundation staff members and one of our current MBI Scholars from Yemen, attended an important conference in London focused on the integration of Muslim communities in Germany and Britain.
25/05/2009
Announcement for MBI Alumni - Careers in Middle East Recruitment
The Careers in Middle East Recruitment Summit in London is one of the world’s most exclusive recruitment events for major companies from this region wanting to attract talent back into their home countries.
Announcement for MBI Alumni - Careers in Middle East Recruitment
The Careers in Middle East Recruitment Summit in London is one of the world’s most exclusive recruitment events for major companies from this region wanting to attract talent back into their home countries.
19/05/2009
Women in Business International Forum
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Staff attended the Women in Business International Forum held in BERR Conference Centre in London on the 19th to the 20th of May 2009. This year’s conference focused on the role of women in entrepreneurship.
Women in Business International Forum
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Staff attended the Women in Business International Forum held in BERR Conference Centre in London on the 19th to the 20th of May 2009. This year’s conference focused on the role of women in entrepreneurship.
30/03/2009
“Muslim Women - Leadership and Visibility” Conference
This week, MBI Al Jaber Foundation staff member Ms. Suhad Jarrar-Browne, our Scholarships, Conferences and Events Officer, and Ms. Fahmia Alfotih, one of our MBI Scholars from Yemen, attended an important conference in London focused on the social, political, artistic and economic advancement of Muslim women.
“Muslim Women - Leadership and Visibility” Conference
This week, MBI Al Jaber Foundation staff member Ms. Suhad Jarrar-Browne, our Scholarships, Conferences and Events Officer, and Ms. Fahmia Alfotih, one of our MBI Scholars from Yemen, attended an important conference in London focused on the social, political, artistic and economic advancement of Muslim women.
23/03/2009
Blogs: Arab Media Conference at LMEI
We are pleased to share that the Arab Media Conference held on the 16th of March at LMEI and sponsored by the Media Outreach Center of the U.S. Embassy in London and the MBI Al Jaber Foundation was such a resounding success that it has been discussed widely in the blogosphere.
Blogs: Arab Media Conference at LMEI
We are pleased to share that the Arab Media Conference held on the 16th of March at LMEI and sponsored by the Media Outreach Center of the U.S. Embassy in London and the MBI Al Jaber Foundation was such a resounding success that it has been discussed widely in the blogosphere.
19/03/2009
New Collaboration with Effat University, Saudi Arabia
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is pleased to announce that we have been working with Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to create a new scholarship programme for female undergraduates.
New Collaboration with Effat University, Saudi Arabia
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is pleased to announce that we have been working with Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to create a new scholarship programme for female undergraduates.
17/03/2009
Focus on Tourism Scholarships for Saudi Arabia
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is working with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities on an initiative to grant scholarships to young Saudi Arabians to pursue further education at MODUL University, Vienna, Austria.
Focus on Tourism Scholarships for Saudi Arabia
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is working with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities on an initiative to grant scholarships to young Saudi Arabians to pursue further education at MODUL University, Vienna, Austria.
2/03/2009
LMEI Conference: The Arab Media Today: new audiences and new technologies
The London Middle East Institute will host a one-day conference on how the Arab media scene is being changed by the emergence and evolution of on-line media. The conference organised by LMEI with the support of the Media Outreach Centre, US Embassy, London and the MBI Al Jaber Foundation, will be held on the 16th of March.
LMEI Conference: The Arab Media Today: new audiences and new technologies
The London Middle East Institute will host a one-day conference on how the Arab media scene is being changed by the emergence and evolution of on-line media. The conference organised by LMEI with the support of the Media Outreach Centre, US Embassy, London and the MBI Al Jaber Foundation, will be held on the 16th of March.
17/02/2009
The Mayor of Vienna, Michael Haeupl, gives Gold Medal to Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
On February 17th, at the beautiful and historic City Hall, Michael Haeupl, the Mayor of Vienna, presented MBI Al Jaber with a Gold Medal of honour for his special achievements in the economic and cross-cultural educational sectors of the city.
The Mayor of Vienna, Michael Haeupl, gives Gold Medal to Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
On February 17th, at the beautiful and historic City Hall, Michael Haeupl, the Mayor of Vienna, presented MBI Al Jaber with a Gold Medal of honour for his special achievements in the economic and cross-cultural educational sectors of the city.
7/02/2009
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Scholars attend Sahara Sounds
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Scholars were treated to an evening at the Sahara Sounds concert at the Bloomsbury Theatre, UCL. The concert, a fundraising event for the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, was part of a magical night as a room of the University was transformed into an old ‘Aladdin-style’ market.
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Scholars attend Sahara Sounds
MBI Al Jaber Foundation Scholars were treated to an evening at the Sahara Sounds concert at the Bloomsbury Theatre, UCL. The concert, a fundraising event for the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, was part of a magical night as a room of the University was transformed into an old ‘Aladdin-style’ market.
22/01/2009
Foundation Director Carolyn Perry invited to speak at 41st Cairo International Book Fair
The United Kingdom was guest of honour at this year’s Cairo International Book Fair, which featured cultural debates between intellectuals, writers, scientists and the reading public. Some of Britain’s top writers – novelists, poets and children’s authors – were invited to the fair to take part in events with their Egyptian counterparts.
Foundation Director Carolyn Perry invited to speak at 41st Cairo International Book Fair
The United Kingdom was guest of honour at this year’s Cairo International Book Fair, which featured cultural debates between intellectuals, writers, scientists and the reading public. Some of Britain’s top writers – novelists, poets and children’s authors – were invited to the fair to take part in events with their Egyptian counterparts.
2008
13/12/2008
Edge of Arabia 'End of Exhibition' Christmas Gathering
This Saturday the 13th December, a special ‘End of Exhibition Christmas Gathering’ will be held at the Brunei Gallery from 10.30am to 5.30pm, to celebrate the success of the remarkable Edge of Arabia exhibition.
Edge of Arabia 'End of Exhibition' Christmas Gathering
This Saturday the 13th December, a special ‘End of Exhibition Christmas Gathering’ will be held at the Brunei Gallery from 10.30am to 5.30pm, to celebrate the success of the remarkable Edge of Arabia exhibition.
2/12/2008
MODUL University Vienna named Affiliated Member of the UNWTO
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) officially accepted MBI Al Jaber Foundation partner institution MODUL University Vienna as an affiliated member, the first Austrian university to be recognized by the UNWTO.
MODUL University Vienna named Affiliated Member of the UNWTO
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) officially accepted MBI Al Jaber Foundation partner institution MODUL University Vienna as an affiliated member, the first Austrian university to be recognized by the UNWTO.
4/11/2008
The Edge of Arabia exhibition opens 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 opens 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
2/10/2008
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation welcomes our Scholars to London!
Our 2008 scholarship programme for the Yemen has now officially commenced with the arrival of our Yemeni scholars to London and their enrolment at our partner institutions across the city
The MBI Al Jaber Foundation welcomes our Scholars to London!
Our 2008 scholarship programme for the Yemen has now officially commenced with the arrival of our Yemeni scholars to London and their enrolment at our partner institutions across the city
8/09/2008
MBI Scholar to take part in charity walk for UCL’s Hospital Trust!
MBI Scholar Dr Othman Al-Helli will be taking part in the London Bridgathon, a 6 mile walk starting from Jubilee Gardens on Sunday 21 September 2008, in order to raise money for The National Hospital Development Foundation.
MBI Scholar to take part in charity walk for UCL’s Hospital Trust!
MBI Scholar Dr Othman Al-Helli will be taking part in the London Bridgathon, a 6 mile walk starting from Jubilee Gardens on Sunday 21 September 2008, in order to raise money for The National Hospital Development Foundation.
28/08/2008
MBI Al Jaber Auditorium Construction Underway
This spring saw the demolition of the New Music Room and preparation of the site for the construction of the MBI Al Jaber Auditorium, which has commenced following the departure of the students for the summer.
MBI Al Jaber Auditorium Construction Underway
This spring saw the demolition of the New Music Room and preparation of the site for the construction of the MBI Al Jaber Auditorium, which has commenced following the departure of the students for the summer.
11/07/2008
President of the European Parliament invites MBI Al Jaber to Strasbourg to highlight the achievements of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation
Mr. Hans-Gert Pottering, President of the European Parliament invited this week MBI Al Jaber to the Parliament in Strasbourg to emphasize the achievements of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation and to discuss its future plans.
President of the European Parliament invites MBI Al Jaber to Strasbourg to highlight the achievements of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation
Mr. Hans-Gert Pottering, President of the European Parliament invited this week MBI Al Jaber to the Parliament in Strasbourg to emphasize the achievements of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation and to discuss its future plans.
2007
24/09/2007
MBI Al Jaber Foundation welcomes Iraqi scholars to the UK!
Our Iraq scholarship programme came to fruition this week with the enrolment of Iraqi MBI Scholars at partner institutions across London.
MBI Al Jaber Foundation welcomes Iraqi scholars to the UK!
Our Iraq scholarship programme came to fruition this week with the enrolment of Iraqi MBI Scholars at partner institutions across London.
25/05/2007
Palestine Nights - Contemporary Palestinian Dance and Music Performance
We are proud to announce that MBI Scholar Mohammed Qeshta will be taking part in a traditional and contemporary Palestinian dance and music performance taking place at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London.
Palestine Nights - Contemporary Palestinian Dance and Music Performance
We are proud to announce that MBI Scholar Mohammed Qeshta will be taking part in a traditional and contemporary Palestinian dance and music performance taking place at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London.
1/01/2007
Islamic Art in History - Morley College London - Jan 2007
Our Director, Carolyn Perry, will be teaching a course on Islamic Art in History at Morley College in London from January 2007.
Islamic Art in History - Morley College London - Jan 2007
Our Director, Carolyn Perry, will be teaching a course on Islamic Art in History at Morley College in London from January 2007.
2006
21/12/2006
Supporting the Modul University Vienna
MBI Al Jaber today signed an agreement with the Vienna Chamber of Commerce to support the new Modul University in Vienna.
Supporting the Modul University Vienna
MBI Al Jaber today signed an agreement with the Vienna Chamber of Commerce to support the new Modul University in Vienna.
26/11/2006
Third International Roundtable on Constructing Peace, Deconstructing Terror
Carolyn Perry recently attended the 'Third International Roundtable on Constructing Peace, Deconstructing Terror' at the European Parliament, Brussels, 26-27 November 2006.
Third International Roundtable on Constructing Peace, Deconstructing Terror
Carolyn Perry recently attended the 'Third International Roundtable on Constructing Peace, Deconstructing Terror' at the European Parliament, Brussels, 26-27 November 2006.
11/08/2006
UNESCO Director-General launches “Heritage Alert” for the Middle East
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, today launched an alert to protect heritage in the Middle East.
UNESCO Director-General launches “Heritage Alert” for the Middle East
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, today launched an alert to protect heritage in the Middle East.
1/06/2006
Travellers in Arabia
The new book Travellers in Arabia by Eid Al Yahya is an important visual record of early British travellers in the Arabian Peninsula.
Travellers in Arabia
The new book Travellers in Arabia by Eid Al Yahya is an important visual record of early British travellers in the Arabian Peninsula.
8/04/2006
Cambridge Colleges Hospitality Scheme
This year we have been pleased to support the Cambridge Colleges Hospitality Scheme in a joint venture with the British Council.
Cambridge Colleges Hospitality Scheme
This year we have been pleased to support the Cambridge Colleges Hospitality Scheme in a joint venture with the British Council.
27/03/2006
Educational Reform and the Culture of Democracy in the Arab World
An interview with Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber at University College London, 27th March 2006.
Educational Reform and the Culture of Democracy in the Arab World
An interview with Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber at University College London, 27th March 2006.
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