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Bahraini artist says UNESCO-listed Arabic calligraphy could thrive in the age of artificial intellig

(15 Jan 2026) BAHRAIN ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS RESTRICTION SUMMARY: LENGTH: 4:25 ASSOCIATED PRESS Manama, Bahrain - 10 January 2026 1. Mid of artist Abbas Yousif working on Arabic calligraphy design 2. Close of drawing 3. Yousif drawing 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abbas Yousif, calligraphy artist: "Before the advent of artificial intelligence, there were computers and the internet. And everyone was scared (of them), especially those who were interested in Arabic calligraphy, whether in Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, or Jordan, and even the organizations that are interested in it and sponsor competitions for example, in Arisca (Arasta Bazaar) in Turkey or at the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, and so on. The issue is not an issue of technology, it is an issue of inner creativity.” 5. Tracking shot of Yousif in his drawing studio 6. Close of Yousif 7. Close of hands sticking collage 8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abbas Yousif, calligraphy artist: “I can say that as long as humans remain, there is nothing to be afraid of. Artificial intelligence is created by humans. It is certainly something extraordinary. But, personally, I'm not afraid for Arabic calligraphy, as long as there are institutions and people who are devoted to it. However, in my opinion, it will add and facilitate the process of practicing it, for example, in specific fields, in the field of design, on all fronts really because the world is advancing. It is impossible to stop progress at all." 9. Zoom in of Quran, Islam's holy text, with Arabic calligraphy 10. Yousif at his library 11. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abbas Yousif, calligraphy artist: “The processes of innovation and creativity require culture, I mean visual culture, and if any calligrapher in the world does not have this strong visual culture driving their talent and strengthening it, they will be trapped in a traditional framework, unfortunately.” 12. Exterior of Bahrain National Museum 13. Various of Arabic calligraphy crafted on stone slabs 14. Pan of ancient Arabic calligraphy 15. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al- Khalifa, head of heritage and culture committee in Bahrain: “Registering Arabic calligraphy portfolio was a unique opportunity to bring together a number of regional and Arab countries - under the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - to create a shared Arabic portfolio representing the importance of customs and practices related to Arabic calligraphy. This element is not only used exclusively in Bahrain, but also shared with other countries as Bahrain is part of a larger region.” 16. Pan of old books written in Arabic calligraphy 17. Zoom-in on Quran written in Arabic calligraphy 18. Pan of old books STORYLINE: Bahraini artist Abbas Yousif believes that authentic Arabic calligraphy still has relevance in today's technological world. He spends hours in his Manama studio exploring collage-making, painting and calligraphy, an art form which celebrates the written word. The UNESCO-listed Arabic calligraphy is one of the main art forms in Islam, reflecting how sacred the word is to the religion. In a world overwhelmed by electronic gadgets that have changed the way we read, write and learn, calligraphy has preserved its methods for generations. Yousif, one of the artists safeguarding the ancient art form, believes that Arabic calligraphy can continue to thrive, even as artificial intelligence grows at a rapid pace. Yousif's work is defined by a fusion of creativity and rigor as he draws with his pen, made of dried bamboo, in a precise yet billowy movement. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...