Middle-East – Area Committee
Pub quiz: Get to know the MENA!
OnlineThe time of choosing your region is approaching, therefore The Middle East Committee is organizing a pub quiz themed around the MENA region in order for first-year students to get to know the area in a fun way. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and curiosity to this online event hosted Read more…
Say Hello To Arabic!
Are you interested in taking Arabic next semester but still in doubt or not entirely sure what to expect? Then this introductory workshop is perfect for you! On Thursday, November 12th from 17:00 - 18.30 we will be hosting a workshop to familiarize you with the basics of Arabic and Read more…
Let’s Talk Exchange! (online)
Do you want to know what it is like to study in Israel at the Tel Aviv or Hebrew university? or in Egypt at the NVIC institute in Cairo or at the NIMAR institute in Rabat, Morocco? Or do you want to know what it's like to do an internship Read more…
Panel discussion: The Future of Lebanon
As Lebanon finds itself in the midst of severe economic and financial crises, political turmoil and struggling to rebuild its capital after the disastrous blast of last August in the city, what does the future hold for Lebanon and what challenges will it have to tackle? In this Panel Discussion, Read more…
Orientalism in modern travel photography
What is Orientalism? and in what forms and mediums does it exist today? This event will look at the classical forms of Orientalism as identified by the late Edward Said, and then ask the question - is it still a phenomenon today? From travel photography and publications (National Geographic) to Read more…
Syria: Ten years since the Arab Spring
OnlineIt has been over a decade since the start of the Syrian civil war, which has caused much destruction and displacement. The war is considered one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century. Therefore, the BASIS Middle East Committee will be hosting an online panel discussion to help Read more…
Film viewing: “Wadjda”
Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia’s first female movie director, the BASIS - Middle East Committee is excited to announce that we are hosting a viewing of her award-winning film “Wadjda”, an intimate coming-of-age story about a young girl who is willing to challenge society's boundaries and traditions in order Read more…
film viewing “Skies Above Hebron”
Join the Middle East Committee this Wednesday in a film viewing of "Skies Above Hebron"! The BASIS Middle East Committee is excited to announce that we are hosting a viewing of the documentary “Skies Above Hebron”, an intimate insight into the lives of three boys living in the occupied Palestinian Read more…
Iranian Embassy Visit
🇮🇷 Iranian Embassy Visit 🇮🇷 Are you interested in hearing a different perspective on international politics than what you’re used to? Come join the Middle East Committee on our visit to the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00am! We will be discussing a Read more…
Middle East Movie Night
Join the Middle East Committee this Wednesday in a film viewing of “You Will Die at Twenty”! The BASIS Middle East Committee is excited to announce that we are hosting a viewing of the film “You Will Die at Twenty”, a Sudanese drama film directed by Amjad Abu Alala, focusing Read more…
Lecture on the repatriation of IS women and children
Join the Middle East Committee on Wednesday the 15th of December (7.15PM-8.30PM) for a lecture and Q&A on the repatriation of IS women and children. After the collapse of the Islamic State’s ‘caliphate,’ thousands of IS fighters and supporters were captured by the Kurdish military and brought to camps or Read more…
The Sudanese Revolution: Mini-lecture and Q&A
Wijnhaven Campus - Room 3.48 Turfmarkt 99, NetherlandsThe BASIS Middle East & Africa Committees present: The Sudanese Revolution: Mini-lecture and Q&A with Dr. H.A.M. Taha of the Van Vollenhoven Institute! 🇵🇸 Her lecture will be tailored around civil society during the 2019 protests and subsequent coup that have paved the way for significant democratic transition in the Read more…
Film viewing: Turtles Can Fly
Wijnhaven Campus - Room 3.46 Turfmarkt 99, The Hague, NetherlandsJoin the Middle East Committee this Monday in a film viewing of “Turtles Can Fly! The BASIS Middle East Committee is excited to announce that we are hosting a viewing of the film “Turtles Can Fly”, a Kurdish war drama film set in a Kurdish refugee camp town on the Read more…
Arabic Language Café
ESN Common Room BeehiveJoin the BASIS Africa and Middle-East in the ESN Common Room this Thursday ( April 7 ) to practice your Arabic skills - speakers on all levels are welcome, and snacks are provided!
Poetry Evening: Mahmood Darweesh
The Bookstor Café Noordeinde 39, The Hague, NetherlandsPoetry Evening @ The Bookstor Café on 25th of May at 20:00: The BASIS Middle East Committee and Students for Palestine invite you for a cozy evening where we will discuss the poetry by Palestinian poet Mahmood Darweesh. 🖋 🇵🇸 The poems will be discussed in three themes: Love, Purpose Read more…
Lecture on the protests in Iran
Wijnhaven Campus - Room 2.01 Turfmarkt 99, Den Haag, NetherlandsHey everyone! The Middle East committee is organizing a lecture on the recent protests in Iran this Wednesday (November 2nd) at 19:15. Join us in room 2:01! After the lecture, there will be time for questions.
MEC Movie Screening
Wijnhaven Campus - Room 3.48 Turfmarkt 99, NetherlandsJoin the Middle East Committee for a screening of the movie "Offside" by Jafar Panahi. When? Tuesday November 7th, 19:15 Where? Wijnhaven Room 3.48 Free snacks included!
Lecture and Discussion on the Iranian protests
Wijnhaven Campus - Room 2.01 Turfmarkt 99, Den Haag, NetherlandsHey everyone! The Middle East committee is organizing a lecture on the recent protests in Iran hosted by Jamseb Soltani. Wednesday (November 9th) at 17:00. Join us in room 2:01! After the lecture, there will be time for questions.
Say hello to Arabic
Wijnhaven Campus - Room 3.16 Turfmarkt 99, Den Haag, NetherlandsThe Middle East Committee is organising an introductory lesson to the study of the Arabic language held by instructor Dalia Abdel Baki. This lecture is for first-year students who want to discover Arabic. The interactive lesson will be followed by a Q&A with both the teacher and second-year Arabic students. Join us tomorrow, Read more…
Lecture on Egypt
Wijnhaven Campus - Room 2.01 Turfmarkt 99, Den Haag, NetherlandsHello everyone!! The Middle East Committee is organising a new lecture on Egypt! 7.4 bln from the EU to Egypt: a new migration deal or more? During the lecture, Eduard Cousin will discuss Egypt's current economic situation, the impact of the new EU aid package, Sisi's megaprojects and Egypt's regional Read more…