Abu Dhabi International Conference on Manuscripts 2025

The Fourth Abu Dhabi International Conference on Manuscripts will take place from 8–9 October 2025 at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. Organized by DCT Abu Dhabi in collaboration with McGill University, this conference convenes global scholars in art history, Islamic and Arabic manuscripts, cultural preservation, and digital humanities to explore “Visual Arts in Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts: Artistic Heritage and Contemporary Influence".

Key Highlights

• In-depth analysis of visual arts in Arabic & Islamic manuscripts

• Peer-reviewed paper presentations with published proceedings

• Collaboration with McGill University and international heritage institutions

• Hybrid format offering both in-person and virtual attendance options.

Who Should Attend?

• Scholars in Arabic/Islamic manuscript studies

• Art historians and visual arts researchers

• Experts in heritage preservation & digital humanities

• Graduate students in manuscript or cultural studies

• Museum curators, archivists, and librarians