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Abu Dhabi: programme on the legacy of Muslim scholars

This dossier follows the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre's cultural programme on the legacy of Muslim scholars, its exhibitions and educational activities.

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Where things stand

On 29 October 2026, the centre announces a second phase devoted to geography, literature and sociology, according to WAM.

Abu Dhabi launches new phase of Muslim scholars programme

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre launched the second phase of its Contributions of Muslim Scholars initiative on 29 October 2026, the UAE news agency WAM reports.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in May 2021. Archive image; it does not show the 2026 exhibition.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in May 2021. Archive image; it does not show the 2026 exhibition. — Sifaat / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ; 5 mai 2021, sans modification.

Titled Geography, Literature and Sociology, the phase combines an exhibition with discussions and educational activities. The displays feature Ibn Battuta's travels, Al-Hariri's writings and Ibn Khaldun's work, among other subjects.

The programme extends the cultural activities of the centre's Noor and Salam museum. The consulted accounts draw on WAM's announcement: they describe the organiser's programme and provide no independent attendance assessment.

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