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.

Nejd Architecture: A Living Tradition by Mr John McAslan

Event date: 02/06/2021
John McAslan CBE speaks on Nejd Architecture: A Living Tradition, illustrating his practice's commitment to understanding local traditions and reflecting these in its portfolio of work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
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The Curious History of Written Arabic by Dr Michael Macdonald

Event date: 25/03/2021
Our Speaker on this occasion, Dr Michael C. A. Macdonald, talking on the intriguing subject of 'The curious history of written Arabic' examined the relationship between Arabic and writing through the centuries.
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2020 Ghazi al Gosaibi Memorial Lecture

Event date: 03/12/2020
Our Speaker on this occasion was Baria Alamuddin, international journalist and broadcaster and her topic for the Lecture was ‘Ghazi Gosaibi: the man, the reformer and his ideals for women being implemented in Saudi Arabia‘.
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Saudi British Society: 2020 AGM

Event date: 29/09/2020
On Tuesday 29 September the Saudi British Society held its Annual General Meeting via Zoom, hosted by Chairman Sir William Patey. During the meeting, Sir William gave his report on the Society’s activities – which have continued in strong vein in a virtual format.
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Talk: Lawrence of Arabia by Philip Neale, Chair of the T.E. Lawrence Society

Event date: 27/08/2020
SBS members enjoyed an entertaining online talk about Colonel Thomas E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) on the evening of Thursday 27 August. Delivered by Philip Neale, Chair of the T.E. Lawrence Society.
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Virtual Event: An Evening with Ms. Sawsan Albahiti, Saudi Arabia’s First Opera Soprano.

Event date: 13/08/2020
The Saudi British Society hosted a private virtual event ‘An Evening with Ms. Sawsan Albahiti, Saudi Arabia's First Opera Soprano’ on Thursday 13 August 2020 at 6pm (UK Time) via Zoom, hosted by SBS Chairman Sir William Patey.
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A Panel Discussion by Young Saudi Professionals: The Effect of COVID-19 on the Future of Saudi Arabia

Event date: 25/06/2020
The Saudi British Society hosted a private virtual event ‘A Panel Discussion by Young Saudis’ on Thursday 25 June 2020 at 6pm (UK Time) via Zoom, hosted by SBS Chairman Sir William Patey.
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Arabian Renaissance – Film Showing

Event date: 11/06/2020
On 11 June 2020, members of The Saudi British Society, with the kind cooperation of the International Association for the Study of Arabia (IASA), were given an exclusive opportunity to see Arabian Renaissance, a new documentary film.
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The Rawabi Holding Awards 2020

Event date: 27/02/2020
The Presentation of the 2020 RAWABI HOLDING AWARDS took place at The Saudi British Society’s Annual Dinner. Venue: Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5ED
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Ghazi Al Gosaibi Memorial Lecture: by His Excellency the Saudi Ambassador, HRH Prince Khalid bin Bandar al Saud

Event date: 04/12/2019
HRH the Ambassador spoke about the ties that bind the UK and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the breadth of the connections and the depth of ties across all sectors.
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