The International Association for the Study of Arabia

The International Association for the Study of Arabia The IASA is a charitable organisation that exists to advance public knowledge through the promotion

The IASA exists to advance public knowledge through the promotion of research relating to the Arabian Peninsula, in particular its history, antiquities, archaeology, ethnography, languages, literature, art, culture, customs, geography, geology and natural history. It does this through the raising of money, organisation of events, supporting of research and publications. The IASA aims to act as a f

ocal point and advocate for the study of Arabia's cultural heritage. Specifically the IFSA:
- oversees the Seminar for Arabian Studies
- has taken on the activities of the previous Society for Arabian Studies including the awarding of grants, publication of the Monographs Series and yearly Bulletin, as well as the organisation of the lecture series and other events. The IASA (formerly the BFSA) was created in 2010 by the merger of the Society for Arabian Studies and the Seminar for Arabian Studies.

The Heritage Commission has announced the documentation of 1,293 underwater cultural heritage sites and artifacts along ...
20/06/2026

The Heritage Commission has announced the documentation of 1,293 underwater cultural heritage sites and artifacts along the coasts of the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, in addition to the discovery of more than 1,000 artifacts through marine exploration and excavation activities.

The Heritage Commission has announced the documentation of 1,293 underwater cultural heritage sites and artifacts along the coasts of the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, in addition to the discovery of more than 1,000 artifacts through marine exploration and excavation activities.

Registration for the 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies is now open! The 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies will be held at...
18/06/2026

Registration for the 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies is now open!

The 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies will be held at the University of Bologna from Thursday 30th July to Saturday 1st August 2026

Register via the Eventbrite link below. You will see that there are several options available, both on a daily basis and for the entire seminar.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/59th-seminar-for-arabian-studies-tickets-1991909783784

Hayy Jameel exhibition brings Red Sea histories to life.Through themes of memory, belonging and movement, “Red Wind, Cor...
16/06/2026

Hayy Jameel exhibition brings Red Sea histories to life.

Through themes of memory, belonging and movement, “Red Wind, Coral Worlds” traces the journeys of people, ideas and traditions shaped by trade, pilgrimage, migration and displacement.

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2647154/saudi-arabia

New podcast: Forgotten Mysteries Of Prehistoric Arabia - Dr Hugh Thomas Explainsبودكاست جديد: أسرار منسية من عصور ما قبل...
15/06/2026

New podcast: Forgotten Mysteries Of Prehistoric Arabia - Dr Hugh Thomas Explains

بودكاست جديد: أسرار منسية من عصور ما قبل التاريخ في الجزيرة العربية - شرح الدكتور هيو توماس

Stunning research has been coming out of Saudi Arabia over the last...

Friends of Hadhramaut have asked us to spread the word about their annual summer event. Details below'طلب منا أصدقاء حضر...
14/06/2026

Friends of Hadhramaut have asked us to spread the word about their annual summer event. Details below'

طلب منا أصدقاء حضرموت نشر خبر فعاليتهم الصيفية السنوية. التفاصيل أدناه.

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