The Abraham Path, or Masar Ibrahim in Arabic, is a cross-cultural, long-distance tourism route running along the path once walked by Abraham, the father of Christianity, Islam and Judaism, and legendary ancestor of over half of humanity, who is known for his hospitality and kindness toward strangers. More than 400 km long, it currently connects 40 communities across four countries and will eventually cross nearly 5,000 km and ten countries in the Middle East.
Launched in 2009 under the patronage of UNESCO, Project Aladdin is an independent, international NGO based in Paris. It aims to promote greater mutual knowledge among peoples of different cultures and religions, particularly Jews and Muslims, in order to bring about changes in attitudes and perceptions and develop a culture of peace and tolerance.
American University of Beirut was founded in 1866 as a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher learning, functioning under a charter from the State of New York.
The American University in Cairo was founded in 1919 by Americans devoted to education and service in the Middle East.
The British-Yemeni Society was founded in 1993 to promote mutual friendship and understanding, and to advance public knowledge in the UK about Yemen, its history, geography, economy and culture.
CAABU is a cross-party organisation formed during 1967 by a group of distinguished politicians, journalists, academics and others with an interest in the Arab World. They continue to reach out to all sectors of British politics and engage with Arab communities here in the UK.
The Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that conducts, supports and promotes research in the history, culture, society and archaeology of the Levant.
City University, London has developed over the past 100 years into an innovative, forward-looking centre of excellence, with a well-deserved reputation in professional and business education and research.
Established in 2004, Connecting Cultures is a unique educational initiative that seeks to promote face to face dialogue with young people from the western and Arab world via short wilderness journeys in the desert of Oman.
Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford was founded in 1517 and is amongst Oxford’s oldest colleges.
Dar Al-Hekma College, Jeddah is a private higher education institution in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Gingko is committed to creating a better understanding between the West, the Middle East and North Africa. They enable constructive, informed and open discussion through conferences, public events and scholarly publications.
The International Association for the Study of Arabia was created in 2010 by the merger of the organising committees of the Seminar for Arabian Studies and the Society for Arabian Studies. It promotes research relating to the Arabian Peninsula and, in particular, its archaeology, history, epigraphy, languages, literature, art, culture, ethnography, geography, geology and natural history.
Istanbul Aydin University (IAU) is a private university founded in Istanbul during May 2007. It has 8 faculties offering a wide range of subjects at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
INSEAD, Paris is one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, bringing together people, cultures and ideas from around the world to change lives and transform organisations.
King Fahad National Library, Riyadh is the main repository for all books, information and historic materials relating to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
LEAD is an international non-profit organisation with a fast-growing network of 1,600 leaders in more than 80 countries.
The Liverpool Arabic Centre was set up in 1995 to support the personal development of children and young people from Arabic backgrounds.
SOAS Middle East Institute (SMEI), is a think tank focussed on Middle Eastern issues. It was founded with the support of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber.
London School of Economics, University of London (LSE) is a world-class centre for its concentration of teaching and research across the full range of social, political and economic sciences.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is renowned for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health. We have an annual research income of more than £180 million and are one of the highest-rated research institutions in the UK.
MODUL University, Vienna is an internationally recognised organisation for research and education in tourism, new media technology and public governance.
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS) has, since its formation in 1916, built an enviable reputation around the globe for the calibre and quality of its courses, teaching and research.
Society Voice Foundation (SVF) is a non-profit-making, non-governmental and non-partisan organisation, founded in 2001 in the Gaza Strip.
University College London was founded to challenge a discrimination that just 180 years ago meant the benefits of a university education in England were restricted to men who were members of the Church of England.
University of Westminster, London has, since its foundation in 1838 as Britain’s first polytechnic, been closely involved in the business, professional and academic life of London.
Women Journalists Without Chains is a non-governmental organisation that works towards promoting civil and democratic rights, particularly freedom of opinion and expression. WJWC also promote the use of different media outlets to promote education, culture, thought and comprehensive community development. They focus primarily on women's and children's issues, and promote principles of good governance and anti-corruption.