The Fourth Abu Dhabi International Conference on Manuscripts, a pivotal scholarly event, is set to be hosted by DCT Abu Dhabi between October 8 - 9, 2025, at Cultural Foundation.

This year’s conference, in collaboration with McGill University - Canada, will explore the theme of “Visual Arts in Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts: Artistic Heritage and Contemporary Influence”. It invites a global assembly of experts and researchers from disciplines including art history, Islamic and Arabic manuscript studies, cultural preservation, and digital humanities to examine the intricate aesthetic, cultural, and historical significance of manuscript visual arts and their impact on contemporary artistic expression.

This distinguished conference is designed to deepen both academic and public understanding of the visual arts embedded within Arabic and Islamic manuscripts. It serves as an opportunity to celebrate their rich cultural and artistic heritage, while also examining their time-honoured influence on modern creativity.

• Dates: 8-9 October 2025
• Location: Cultural Foundation
• Time: 9 AM – 3:30 PM