The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with the Qatari National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, held a virtual training course titled: “The Art of Arabic Calligraphy: A Journey of Creativity Among Letters,” for the benefit of 20 students from Qatari public schools and a number of teachers, from 13 to 16 April 2026.

The course featured lectures delivered by Mr. Ali Hassan and Mr. Ahmedou Mohameden, experts at ICESCO’s Center for Calligraphy and Manuscripts. The lectures addressed the history of Arabic calligraphy and its civilizational significance, the main challenges it faces, and ways to safeguard and preserve it. They also reviewed the most important types of Arabic calligraphy and their artistic and aesthetic characteristics.

The course also included practical training workshops dedicated to introducing the tools of Arabic calligraphy, such as pens, inks, paper, and others, in addition to practical explanations on paper treatment, ink making, and the correct use of various tools, contributing to the consolidation of theoretical knowledge and the refinement of participants’ technical skills.

Participants also received explanations of the basic principles of Arabic calligraphy and training on how to write Arabic letters in Naskh script, the rules for connecting them, and the arrangement of words and lines, in addition to the foundations of creating artistic calligraphic works.

In conclusion, participants were given guidance and advice on improving handwriting, maintaining the skills acquired during the course, and continuously developing their artistic abilities in the field of Arabic calligraphy.