Jaroslava Bičovská's exhibition will present her large-format paintings as well as smaller illustrations connected with the theme of the city. You will have the opportunity to visit both the streets of her native Brandýs nad Labem and a street market in Damascus. Jaroslava Bičovská has had many solo and collective exhibitions of her work both at home and abroad. Her paintings are represesented in both private and gallery collections.

Exhibition of Moroccan photographer Yassine Sellame will present his analogue photographs capturing everyday life in Moroccan cities, especially in his native Marrakesh.

Taking root in spreading hope, street art and graffiti in Kuwait began popping up on street corners during the 1990 invasion. It has since evolved, acting as both a representation of the growing underground arts scene, and a visual dialogue open to the public to interact with and reflect upon. The Fay Al-Homoud photo exhibition of Kuwait street art is something you do not want to miss!  

Visitors in University Café Družba enjoying coffee can look forward to a sweet Arab treat. All you need to do is to say the password "madína" while ordering.

Do you like competitions? Get three indications from Festival events, fill in a short quiz and it might be you who wins one of our acttractive prizes!

Arab cuisine on offer again! For the whole duration of the Festival, visitors to Papírna will have a chance to taste various Arab dishes, soups and desserts, all prepared using traditional recipes. 

Sommelier Tomáš Blahut will present and offer you exquisite Lebanese wines again this year. The price includes refreshment prepared by the chefs of the U Matasů restaurant.

Start your day in a pleasant way and join University of West Bohemia students for an Arab-style breakfast. We will be serving excellent hummus, shai tea or home made pita. Ideal to get yourself in the mood for the approaching main Festival programme!

Are you a Czech or Arab poet or do you just like writing and keeping your poetry in your desk drawer? It's time to let the world hear it! Take part in this international competition and win not only fame but an interesting cash prize with your poetry reading. This competition has received financial support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Find the competition call above.