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Our Cairo correspondent explores the textured history of calligraphy as a victim of ‘creative destruction’ and why its ...
Jamila Patanwala is a contemporary Islamic artist, based in Dubai. “My work is a reflection of my roots, and I strive to ...
Beit Al Qur’an in Manama, Bahrain, is a stunning museum dedicated exclusively to the Quran and Islamic heritage. Housed in a ...
This section also featured regional contests held in Asia, Africa, and Europe, underscoring the Kingdom’s leading role in serving the Holy Qur’an and its people. Additional displays focused on Saudi ...
UAE-based Pakistani visual artist Sadia Fahad blends Arabic calligraphy and abstract expression. She has developed a personal ...
As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) will roll out a comprehensive cultural programme from ...
In his recent Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is looking to offer a new capability with the ...
Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 update is set to deliver a significant localization push, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman detailing ...
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman continues his iOS 19 tidbits streak by revealing two upcoming new features in the latest edition ...
TEHRAN - A Quranic calligraphy and Arabic poetry exhibition ... Zarnegar said the exhibition’s title was inspired by Surah Al-Qalam (“The Pen”) from the Qur’an, which contains, he noted, “profound ...
At the age of 84, Hilmi Şehitoğlu, who learned Arabic at the age of 71 with the dream of leaving a lasting legacy for his children, has written the entire Quran in calligraphy. He now experiences the ...
Arabic calligraphy was considered as the crowning achievement of ... which were conveyed by God to humankind in the written form, the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad orally. However, early ...