“Wafa Al-Hamad: Sites of Imagination” 2025. Wadha Al Mesalam, courtesy of Qatar Museums ©2025.

Ameer, a Saudi calligrapher, is deeply passionate about the art of Arabic calligraphy. In this series, he begins by walking us through the history and evolution of the script. “It is considered one of ...

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha is set to host diverse workshops this month, inviting residents and visitors of all ages to explore Islamic art, calligraphy, geometry, and creative expression.

Photo feature by Malek Raddad ALGIERS, May 15 (KUNA) -- Arabic calligraphy is an incredible form of artistic expression in both Islamic and Arabic cultures, combining beauty in form and meaning with ...

Running until September 21, the exhibition would highlight the diversity of Arabic calligraphy through rare pieces from the museum's collections. The collections, from the earliest Quranic manuscripts ...

Discover the art of Arabic calligraphy and celebrate UAE National Day! Join us at the Emirati corner near Scoopi to learn how your name is beautifully crafted in Arabic calligraphy. See you on ...

The Hiba restaurant next door, which Osama founded, was the first port of entry in London for Matt Ó Branáin when he moved there to support WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a few years ago. A fellow ...

KHATTAT For local calligraphy artist Khairi Izat Amir, his deep passion for the art of calligraphy has fostered a profound love for this Islamic art form. Sharing his journey, Khairi Izat, 31, ...

Canvasses painted in Arabic calligraphy are in growing demand in the country. A calligraphed canvas can be sold for Tk2,000-Tk10,000 depending on the size and lettering. Some offices and homeowners ...

To sum up, calligraphy is more than just beautiful writing—it is a timeless art form that embodies the cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic values of diverse societies throughout history.

A recent seminar on artificial intelligence (AI) and Arabic calligraphy brought together local calligraphers, artists, and AI experts at the Qatar National Library (QNL), marking ...