Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition “Al Raqeem,” organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has launched a specialised training course titled “Naskh Script and Creating Calligraphic Artwork,” as part of its efforts to develop Qatari calligraphers’ skills, nurture artistic talents and preserve the cultural heritage of Arabic calligraphy.
The course, delivered by Qatari calligrapher Ibrahim Ali Abdullah, began on August 30 at the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre. It brings together 19 male and female participants interested in and talented in Arabic calligraphy and will continue until September 30, 2026.
The specialised programme focuses on mastering the rules of Naskh script and its practical applications, alongside training in the principles of designing and producing calligraphic artworks through professional techniques that combine the authenticity of Arabic art with contemporary creative requirements.
The course offers an integrated theoretical and practical programme covering the fundamentals of Naskh script, methods of constructing letters, words and calligraphic compositions, as well as techniques for designing and presenting artistic panels in professional formats.
It also provides participants with opportunities to benefit from specialised expertise, helping them improve their artistic abilities and transform written texts into refined calligraphic works that reflect the beauty of the Arabic letter and its cultural significance.
The organising committee of Al Raqeem said the course forms part of an integrated vision aimed at discovering and qualifying calligraphy talents while providing a supportive intellectual and artistic environment for creators.
It noted that Al Raqeem is an international cultural project that extends beyond the framework of artistic competition to serve as a comprehensive platform for supporting the Arabic language and its arts, highlighting the aesthetic and civilisational values of Arabic calligraphy.
The Museum of Islamic Art, for its part, affirmed that its support for the course reflects the cultural partnership with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs through Al Raqeem.
