News and Events: Past Events

The Saudi British Society is proud to host a wide range of events, lectures and presentations, showcasing the rich cultural palettes of, and relationships between, the Middle East and the Western World. Delving into both macro and micro subjects, the Society’s lectures look at past, present and future, and offer unique insights into a fascinating region and a vitally important relationship.

Forbidden but Allowed – Anomalies of Saudi Arabia

July 30, 2026
Our latest event was presented by Bizzie Frost, and based on her most recent book, Forbidden but Allowed – Anomalies of Saudi Arabia. Here, the author and adventurer offered a reflective view into a world that has undergone significant change.
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Summer Drinks Mixer

June 9, 2026
Over the past year, we have been thrilled to welcome so many new members into The Saudi British Society. To celebrate, we hosted a Summer Drinks Mixer in London to network and socialise.
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The Saudi British Society’s Ghazi al Gosaibi Annual Memorial Lecture 2026

January 26, 2026
By kind permission of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HRH, Prince Abdullah bin Khaled Al Saud, Members and guests of The Saudi British Society were warmly welcomed to The Saudi British Society’s Ghazi al Gosaibi Annual Memorial Lecture at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
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Abdelwahab at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Featuring Fatma Said & Nader Abbassi

November 23, 2025
A symphonic journey through the music of the father of modern Arabic music, Mohamed Abdelwahab, with the amazing Fatma Said and the brilliant Nader Abbassi.
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PalMusic UK Presents: The Daughters of Jerusalem (in concert)

November 1, 2025
Voices of Palestine Festival is an immersive one-day celebration of Palestinian Culture, with a one-night only performance by the renowned all women youth choir, the Banat al-Quds/ Daughters of Jerusalem from the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, Palestine.
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2025 AGM and a Discussion on the Latest Political Situation in the Middle East, Led by Sir William Patey, Vice President of The Saudi British Society

October 30, 2025
On 30 October 2025 The Saudi British Society held its 36th AGM. The events of the year were summarised, and it was noted that membership to The Society is rising fast.
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Patterns of Faith: Living Traditions in Islamic Art

October 24, 2025
In celebration of Islamic Art Week, the Turquoise Mountain exhibition features works created by Afghan, Syrian, and Palestinian artisans, highlighting the beauty and resilience of traditional craftsmanship.
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Art × Innovation – New Directions from Middle East & Asia

October 16, 2025
The evening featured conversations with international award-winning Saudi artist and previous Rawabi Award winner, Lulwah Al-Homoud, Sheikha Marwa Al-Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Fine Art Society, along with other brilliant experts who are shaping the exciting global dialogue around contemporary art from the region.
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Turquoise Mountain Trust and Alwaleed Philanthropies Global Celebrate New Partnership – Connecting Artisans to Market: Taking the Power of Culture Forward

July 31, 2025
At Sotheby’s Bond Street, the UK charity Turquoise Mountain Trust and Alwaleed Philanthropies Global celebrated the start of a new five-year partnership, Connecting Artisans to Market: Taking the Power of Culture Forward. Trustees and Members of the Saudi British Society were generously invited to attend.
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Complimentary Tour at Christie’s London – Marwan: A Soul in Exile

July 26, 2025
Members of the Saudi British Society were taken on an exclusive hour-long guided tour and enjoyed a unique opportunity to view an exceptional selection of artworks from Marwan’s extensive career.
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