DAI Joins Google Art ProjectCultural SeasonsAmricani Cultural Centreal-Maidan Cultural CentreSheikha Hussah Speaks at TEDx

DAI Joins Google Art Project

DAI is pleased to announce that we have joined Google Art Project by displaying a selection of objects in the collection. Click on the title to go directly to see the objects on display.

Cultural Seasons

What remains constant is the objective of the DAI Cultural Seasons: to provide the community with quality opportunities to explore and learn more about the art and culture of this region and the Islamic world. For 18 years, DAI Cultural Seasons have done that in a fashion that has been both informative and entertaining.
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Amricani Cultural Centre

Open on MON – THU and SAT from 10 AM – 7 PM. It is also open FRI from 2 PM – 7 PM. Located strategically on the Gulf Road, next to the National Assembly and in front of the Evangelical Church.
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al-Maidan Cultural Centre

al-Maidan Cultural Centre houses purpose-built theatre which hosts the events of the annual cultural season of the Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah from Lecture nights to musical evenings and more.
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Sheikha Hussah Speaks at TEDx

This week, HE Sheikha Hussah Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah – shall depart to the Vatican City-State for the TEDx Technology Entertainment and Design Conference, an international event.
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The Collections

The al-Sabah Collection is regarded by international authorities as one of a small handful of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic art in the world. It has continued to grow since its inception increasing its strengths in all categories.

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Exhibitions

Travelling exhibitions and object loans to museums are part of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah’s strategy for sharing the arts and culture of the Islamic world. To find out more about our current exhibitions programme.

Latest Exhibitions

Cultural Season

The Cultural Season at Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah (DAI) is an integral part of the organisation’s contribution to the enrichment of the local community. The Annual Cultural Season typically begins end of Sept. and ends in May of every year.

18th Cultural Season

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