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The 58th Seminar for Arabian Studies

The 58th Seminar for Arabian Studies

12-14 December 2025

09:00-18:30

Zayed National Museum in collaboration with the International Association for the Study of Arabia, proudly organise the fifty-eighth Seminar for Arabian Studies, held for the first time in the Arab world.

For over fifty years, the Seminar has been a cornerstone of global scholarship. It has shaped how the history, archaeology, languages and cultural heritage of the Arabian Peninsula are understood. Established in 1968, it continues to advance original research, foster collaboration, and connect the region’s past with contemporary heritage practice.

Join leading scholars and researchers as the Seminar explores new perspectives on Arabia’s history and its enduring influence.

The Seminar will take place at Zayed National Museum from 12 to 14 December 2025.

Thank you for your interest in attending the 58th Seminar for Arabian Studies.

Registration for this edition has now closed.

We look forward to welcoming you at future programmes.