Islamic art historians and archaeologists are calling into question a Swedish medieval textile expert’s claim that the word “Allah” has been found on a 10th century Viking funeral garment discovered ...

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation offers a fascinating insight into the fabulous history and culture of Islam, discovers Sangeetha Swaroop The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation is ...

The centenary of Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art took place earlier this week. To the slightly incongruous beat of a military march, hundreds of government officials, prominent figures, writers, ...

In a move that adds significantly to its diversity and stature, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has landed a renowned collection of Islamic art that it has been seeking for several years. The ...

The scene in Jeddah is both surreal and sacred. Under the shade of the Western Hajj Terminal’s canopies at King Abdulaziz International Airport, visitors are making a beeline towards the dimly-lit, ...

In northwest Saudi Arabia, the artistic heritage of the AlUla oasis is literally carved into the landscape. From the enigmatic rock art of the Neolithic era, through the colossal statues of the ...