Pearls of Wisdom exhibition at Qasr Al Watan - in pictures

The House of Knowledge presents the Pearls of Wisdom exhibition at Qasr Al Watan, which runs until January 6. All Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
'Pearls of Wisdom' takes visitors on a historical journey through the influence of Arab and Islamic culture in Europe through valuable and rare manuscripts
On display are 30 manuscripts from the collections of four libraries around the world
The showcased manuscripts and illustrated information throughout illustrate the intercultural dialogue between the Arab world, Europe, Africa and the three Abrahamic religions
The manuscripts and knowledge in them reflect the culture of exchanging ideas and the fruitful religious dialogue, which contributed in ushering a new age in Europe
Different spaces in the exhibition are dedicated to varying areas of knowledge and contribution from the Arab world
The manuscripts showcased in Pearls of Wisdom are not often on display and have been curated to illustrate a powerful historical story
A 17th-century manuscript illustrating the Arabic alphabet