Awards, Exhibitions, Workshops & Cultural Participation

Professional Recognition & Public Engagements

Domain Arabic Branding & Digital Calligraphy
Scope Symposia, Exhibitions, Workshops, Institutional Collaborations
Geography Middle East, North Africa & Beyond
Purpose Verified Reference for Researchers, Clients & Institutions

This page documents selected professional recognitions, exhibitions, workshops, and public engagements by Nihad Taisir Nadam.

It brings together verified milestones from his work in Arabic branding, digital Arabic calligraphy, visual identity, Arabic typography, and creative education. These references include awards, institutional collaborations, cultural events, exhibitions, workshops, and selected participations that reflect the practical and cultural depth of his work.

The purpose of this page is not to present a complete archive, but to provide a clear reference point for researchers, clients, institutions, and search systems looking for reliable information about Nihad Taisir Nadam’s professional experience and public contributions.

Recognition & Publication Feature

Super 100 Artists 2024

Featured among 100 artists representing the UAE art scene, as covered by Khaleej Times

Year

2024

Recognition Type

Publication Feature

Geography

United Arab Emirates

Media Coverage

Khaleej Times

Focus

Arabic branding, digital Arabic calligraphy, Arabic visual identity, and contemporary Arab visual culture

Nihad Taisir Nadam featured in Super 100 Artists 2024, celebrating his contribution to Arabic branding and digital Arabic calligraphy in the UAE

In 2024, Nihad Taisir Nadam was featured in the Super 100 Artists 2024, a curated publication recognising 100 artists contributing to the cultural fabric of the UAE. The feature was covered by Khaleej Times, which described the publication as a diverse showcase of global talent and a reflection of the vibrant art scene of the region.

The recognition reflects Nihad’s sustained contribution to Arabic branding, digital Arabic calligraphy, and Arabic visual identity over more than two decades of professional practice in the UAE and the wider region.

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Publishing Contribution

Arabic Calligraphy for Library of Arabic Literature Book Jackets

Arabic calligraphy contribution for book jackets of a major scholarly publishing initiative dedicated to classical and pre-modern Arabic literature

Year

2013

Role

Arabic Calligraphy for Book Jackets

Organization

Library of Arabic Literature

Related Institutions

NYU Abu Dhabi & NYU Press

Category

Publishing Project / Arabic Calligraphy / Book Cover Design

External Reference

Official Library of Arabic Literature Blog

Library of Arabic Literature book jackets featuring Arabic calligraphy by Nihad Taisir Nadam, published by NYU Press in partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi

Nihad Taisir Nadam contributed Arabic calligraphy work for the book jackets of the Library of Arabic Literature, a major publishing initiative dedicated to bringing classical and pre-modern Arabic texts to contemporary readers through authoritative Arabic editions and English translations.

The first Library of Arabic Literature titles were announced in 2013. In the official announcement, the Library of Arabic Literature acknowledged the calligraphers Joshua Berer and Nihad Nadam for their work on the jackets.

This contribution represents an important intersection between Arabic calligraphy, book cover design, scholarly publishing, and the contemporary presentation of classical Arabic literary heritage. It also reflects Nihad’s long-standing work in adapting Arabic calligraphy and typography for modern editorial, cultural, and publishing contexts.

Speaker & Exhibiting Artist

Digital Arabic Fonts: Beginnings and Evolution

The Fourth International Symposium: Printing and Publishing in the Languages and Countries of the Middle East

Digital Arabic calligraphy artwork created using Tasmeem software fonts, exhibited by Nihad Taisir Nadam at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2011
Nihad Taisir Nadam at the Fourth International Symposium on Printing and Publishing in the Languages and Countries of the Middle East, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, September 2011
Date

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Participation Type

Speaker and Exhibiting Artist

Venue

Calligraphy Center, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Presented Paper

Digital Arabic Fonts: Beginnings and Evolution

Related Exhibition

Digital Arabic calligraphy artworks created using Tasmeem software fonts

In September 2011, Nihad Taisir Nadam participated in The Fourth International Symposium: Printing and Publishing in the Languages and Countries of the Middle East, held at the Calligraphy Center, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt.

As part of the symposium program, he presented a paper titled Digital Arabic Fonts: Beginnings and Evolution, addressing the early development of digital Arabic type and its relationship to Arabic calligraphy, publishing, and visual communication.

Alongside the symposium, Nihad presented an exhibition of artworks produced using fonts from the Tasmeem software, exploring how Arabic calligraphy could move from traditional manual practice into a digital design environment while preserving its visual richness and cultural character.

This was one of the earliest exhibitions, and possibly the first, dedicated to artworks created with digital Arabic calligraphy. The exhibition reflected an early stage in Nihad’s long-term work at the intersection of Arabic script, design technology, and contemporary visual culture.

Workshop Facilitator

Tasmeem Doha 2011 Workshops

Tasmeem Doha 2011: International Design Conference, Synapse: Designer as Link

Nihad Taisir Nadam during a lecture session at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, as part of his participation in Tasmeem Doha 2011 workshops on Arabic typography and digital design
Date

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Participation

Workshop Facilitator / Presenter

Venue

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, Doha, Qatar

Workshop Sessions
  • Winsoft Tasmeem 5: Advanced Arabic Typography with InDesign
  • Adobe Design Workshop
Focus

Arabic typography, digital Arabic type, Adobe design workflows, and professional Arabic publishing tools

In March 2011, Nihad Taisir Nadam participated in Tasmeem Doha 2011, the international design conference hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar under the theme “Synapse: Designer as Link.”

As part of the conference workshop program, he delivered and supported four professional workshops presented under Winsoft and Adobe. The workshops introduced participants to advanced Arabic typography, digital Arabic type, and design workflows using professional publishing and design tools.

The official Tasmeem Doha 2011 workshop program lists “Winsoft Tasmeem 5: Advanced Arabic Typography with InDesign” as two workshop sessions facilitated by Winsoft, and “Adobe Design Workshop” as two workshop sessions facilitated by Adobe staff. Nihad’s involvement in these sessions reflected his early professional role in connecting Arabic calligraphy, Arabic typography, and digital design technology for designers and students in the region.