About the LMEI
The London Middle East Institute (LMEI) draws upon the resources of London and SOAS to provide teaching, training, research, publication, consultancy, outreach and other services related to the Middle East.
The Founding Patron and Donor, whose generous support helped to bring the idea of the LMEI to fruition, is Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber. The MBI Al Jaber Foundation, established by Sheikh Mohamed, supports a wide range of Middle East-related educational activities, including many of those at the LMEI.
The LMEI serves as a neutral forum for the consideration of issues concerning that region and helps to create links between individuals and institutions with academic, commercial, diplomatic, media or other specialisations.
With its own professional staff of Middle East experts, the LMEI is further strengthened by its academic membership - the largest concentration of Middle Eastern expertise in any institution in Europe.
LMEI Centres
The London Middle East Institute has two centres under its umbrella:
Contact the LMEI
Address: The London Middle East Institute, Room M110, SOAS, University of London, Russell Square, London WC1H OXG. United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7898 4330
Fax: +44 (0)20 7898 4329
E-mail: lmei@soas.ac.uk
Forthcoming Events
- 05 Feb The Art of Heritage Collection: traditional dress in Saudi Arabia
- 06 Feb Is Islamism the Arab Destiny?
- 09 Feb The Idea of Iran: From Saljuq Collapse to Mongol Conquest
News
- February-March Edition of The Middle East in London Hits Newsstands
- Rare Persian map collection donated to SOAS
- Scholarships available in Iranian Studies
The Middle East in London
The Middle East in London is a leading resource on Middle Eastern communities in London. It includes event, film and book reviews along with the most comprehensive guide to all events pertaining to the Middle East in London and across the UK.
Further information about The Middle East in London.
LMEI Summer School
In summer 2013 the LMEI will run an intensive five-week programme which includes two courses: an Arabic Language Course (introductory or intermediate) and another on ‘Government and Politics of the Middle East'. Further details.
