“Rihlah – Arabs in Southeast Asia” Conference 2010

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10 & 11 April 2010, National Library Building
Islam, Trade and Culture: The Roles of the Arabs in Southeast Asia

Two centuries ago, Arab settlers travelled thousands of miles from the Arabian peninsula to Southeast Asia. They settled permanently throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, where they played important roles in the political, economic, cultural and religious life of these countries. Today, as Singapore embraces the Middle East and the larger Arab world as one of its key trading partners, it is fitting to reflect on the influence of the Arab community of Southeast Asia. The conference is co-organised by the National Library Singapore and the National University of Singapore.

Register before 15 February 2010 to enjoy the early bird discount! Closing date is 31 March 2010. Visit http://rihlah.nl.sg for more details.

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