A unique network of universities, museums and cultural institutions spanning three continents & building bridges through inter-cultural projects & initiatives.
Dr Guy Eyre (The University of Edinburgh) has developed a beautiful academic short film exploring the relationship between space, belonging and identity in London's British-Moroccan communities. Watch it here: https://t.co/U49yZEoVtv
@alwaleed_centre
ACN members are at the leading edge of research in the arts, humanities & social sciences! Last week, some of our member institutions attended the Annual Conference of the British Association for Islamic Studies. They met to discuss new research across #IslamicStudies. #BRAIS2026
Last week, we had the honour of attending the @BRAIS_UK annual Conference! The conference was generously hosted by the @AKUISMC and the Institute for Ismaili Studies in London. Thank you for the interesting presentations and important discussions! See you next year✨
📸Fozia Bora
في #اليوم_العالمي_للتنوع_الثقافي من أجل الحوار والتنمية، نسلّط الضوء على برنامج "ملتقى" الذي يُسهم في تعزيز التنوع الثقافي من خلال تحويل المتاحف إلى مساحات للحوار والتبادل الثقافي، حيث يُعاد تقديم التراث بطريقة تتيح تبادل المعرفة والخبرات بين المرشدين والزوار من مختلف الثقافات، مما يفتح آفاقًا أوسع للتفاهم ويعزز الروابط بين المجتمعات، ويجسّد دور الثقافة كجسر للتواصل الإنساني المشترك.
#معًا_من_أجل_الإنسان
@MultakaO
On the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we reaffirm our commitment to bridging cultures and promoting dialogue✨Visit our #StoryLands digital archive, developed with @MultakaO & Turquoise Mountain, powered by @alwaleed_philan! https://t.co/pxW7Y5ZGqS
The Living Textiles display, facilitated by @MultakaO at the Pitt Rivers Museum, celebrates how communities around the world use textiles to weave stories of resilience, beauty and cultural identity🖼️You can visit the display in Oxford until 25 May! https://t.co/X4r0DgHOZb
On this International Museum Day, the focus is on Museums Uniting a Divided World🌍Our members, @HSMOxford & @Pitt_Rivers in Oxford and The Museum for Islamic Art in Berlin are committed to turning museums into meeting points through the #Multaka project. https://t.co/CQ7oOYzXU8
There's still time to register for #BRAIS2026 hosted by @AKUISMC and @ismaili_studies in London on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 May. Join us for two days of keynotes, panels, and papers capturing the depth and breadth of contemporary #Islamicstudies. Full programme here: https://t.co/0JxKH5kSst
It's International Day of Plant Health!🪴
Visit Dr Zahra Kazani's (@cambridge_uni) beautiful website showcasing the Botanical Wisdom research project. The project focuses on the theme of plant life in Muslim societies. Learn more: https://t.co/E3EWLwjbdv
📸Zahra Kazani
Have you visited the Museum of Islamic Art, Berlin’s online portal “Islamic·Art”? You can discover exhibits, learn more about restoration, or explore various topics through 360° virtual tours! The online portal is available in English, Arabic, and German. https://t.co/zM1XaP3dpT
Luntaya Acheik means “100 shuttles” and is a centuries-old silk weaving tradition from #Myanmar, once reserved for royalty and deeply rooted in Bamar heritage.
Meet Win, who shares how Luntaya Acheik continues to hold meaning in her family: https://t.co/pxW7Y5ZGqS
Today is International Jazz Day! 🎷
Have you ever wondered what Khaleeji Jazz sounds like? If so, check out @boomdiwan - a pioneering ensemble recognized for introducing Khaleeji Jazz into the global jazz lexicon. https://t.co/5uEGk4nftv
📸Philip J. Rachid, Soul Trotter Films
Our member, Turquoise Mountain, recently hosted a session at the Museum of Oxford for the #MarmaladeFestival in partnership with the #SkollWorldForum.
The session discussed our #StoryLands digital archive, which explores identity through objects in a world shaped by migration✨
The Alwaleed Cultural Network's mission is to improve cross-cultural understanding around the world and in our communities through a trusted and connected programme of education, art and public engagement ✨
Learn more about our work: https://t.co/0v5AM8Y3py
Meet the Alwaleed Cultural Network's newest member, the Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies, @uniofexeter! 🎉
Listen to Professor William Gallois, Director of the Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies, as he introduces us to the institute.
📸 Ruth Smyth-Bonfield
Our member, @MultakaO, have been sharing recipes from around the world developed by their wonderful volunteers on their Instagram page! 🍽️
Try the fatteh recipe shared by the wonderful Multaka volunteer, Marwa and tag them with #multakaoxfordrecipes ✨
Design: Hannah Underwood
The Multaka meets UNESCO World Heritage rally is more than a guided tour! It's an experiential journey exploring Berlin's #MuseumIsland as a place of encounter & exchange, not only as a #UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Interested in participating? Learn more: https://t.co/Y7f9uf3rCW
On this World Art Day, we thank the artists and creatives, who enrich our lives and inspire our work! 🎨
As a network, we remain committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring that the world's diverse cultures and arts are respected and given a platform.
https://t.co/Yej34uH4g6
Have you browsed through Harvard University's beautiful Islamic Heritage Project? The project homes a collection of Islamic manuscripts, published texts, and maps from across Harvard's libraries and museums. @HarvardIslamic
Visit the collection here: https://t.co/gsxBEFsRqM.
The #StoryLands digital archive explores identity through objects in a world shaped by #migration. If you haven't browsed through it yet, now is the time! We are working on the second phase of the project and can't wait to share more✨https://t.co/pxW7Y5ZGqS
@alwaleed_philan