Opening of Discover Saudi Arabia Exhibition
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in the Engineering Science Hall (building 9)
In collaboration with the KAUST Society for Archaeology and Anthropology group, the Photography Group, Archaeologist Laurence Hapiot, and Director of Jeddah Historical Municipal Branch, Sami Nawar, this inaugural photo exhibition and accompanying booklet features some of the most impressive heritage sites of Saudi Arabia.
Lecture: Limestone and Lava Caves of Saudi Arabia
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Engineering Science Hall (building 9) room 2322 Hall 1
Presented by John Pint (two-day course)
Keynote: Legacy of Historical Jeddah
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Engineering Science Hall (building 9) room 2325 Lecture Hall 2
Presented by the Head of the Historical Branch at the Jeddah Municipality, Sami Nawar
This keynote lecture will cover topics such as:
• The meaning of Jeddah in Arabic
• History of Al Balad (Old Jeddah)
• Hajj and Jeddah
• People of Jeddah
• Architecture of Jeddah
• Current challenges to historical Jeddah
• The future of historical Jeddah
• Questions and discussions
WEP Film Festival
Click here to view the daily showings for Week 1 at the Discovery Theater.
Arabic Calligraphy Exhibit Open
University Library (until Thursday, January 17)