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The RIBA Gulf Chapter is holding a programme of events during Dubai Design Week from 7 to 12 November 2023. RIBA Members are invited to all the events which include exhibition openings, panel talks, and workshops.

As part of the Cityscape intelligence architecture workshop, the RIBA hosted the Powered by RIBA design charette with students from RIBA-validated architecture courses in Egypt. Find out more about the students' design proposals and the winning projects.

On 3 October 2022, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), held at the House of Wisdom, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

As part of Cityscape Egypt 2022, RIBA hosted a series of Powered by RIBA talks, a panel discussion focussing on the link between sustainability and design. Hear more about the speakers and what they discussed with the panel and audience.

Hear from the RIBA Gulf Chapter committee about the guided walking tour of Dubai Expo's thematic districts and iconic pavilions hosted by leading designers and constructors.

Following the success of the RIBA Gulf live lunch talks 2021, the RIBA has launched a second season of talks. To start the season, on the final day of Expo 2020 Dubai, we invited Tim Leigh from Stage One for his insights on the transition of the Al Wasl Plaza from a complex construction site to a platform for breathtaking performances venue.

On 11 November, the RIBA held its first in-person event in the Gulf in 18 months to coincide with Built Environment Day at COP26. This networking event was hosted at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

On 9th to 11th November, the RIBA hosted a physical stand and held its Cityscape Intelligence Talks Powered by RIBA at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020.

In line with the World Cities Day (31 October) theme “Adapting Cities for Climate-Resilience”, the RIBA hosted an event to showcase architecture students’ visions of the future, with leading architects and professionals sharing their knowledge and best practise of how to climate-proof cities.

RIBA held its sixth RIBA Gulf live lunch talk session with the current Vice President for Students and Associates at the RIBA National Council, Maryam Al-Irhayim on her insights on the topic of navigating the pandemic as a student.