Description
University of Bristol Arab Society 2025–2026
More than a society — it's your second home.
Whether you're from the Levant, the Gulf, North Africa, or anywhere in between, the Arab Society is where the Bristol experience meets the spirit of the Arab world. We’re here to bring the sounds, tastes, and stories of our culture to campus — from the smell of fresh mint tea to the beats of dabke and mahraganat, this is where it all comes alive.
Our society is a space to reconnect, relax, and represent. Whether you're fluent in Arabic or just know how to say "yalla," you're welcome to be part of the community.
This year, expect:
Shisha & Shaabi Nights – Wind down the week with your favourite tunes, good vibes, and plenty of laughter over authentic mezze and smooth shisha.
Kabsa vs Mansaf Cook-offs – Taste your way across the Arab world with food battles that settle age-old debates the delicious way.
Arab League Football Cup – Gulf vs Levant? Egypt vs Morocco? Represent your region and compete for glory in our biggest football tournament yet.
Escape Trips from the City – From peaceful countryside getaways to beachside hangouts and late-night bonfire stories, we’re taking the fun beyond Bristol.
Café Crawl: Arab Edition – Discover the best spots in Bristol for Arabic coffee, baklava, or just a good old-fashioned card game with friends.
Exclusive Member Perks
Join the society and unlock discounts at Arab-owned restaurants and cafés across Bristol, early access to all our major events, and priority booking for our sell-out dinners, galas, and trips. Plus, every member gets a few surprises along the way.
Come for the culture, stay for the community.
Follow us on our socials!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/107948225983874/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uobarab/
Join our new 2025-2026 WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fi0tL0pusWZLBcWLf38yLD
2025-2026 Committee:
President - Muhammad Alshawapkeh
Vice President - Ma'en Alfatafta
Treasurer - Rafed Alasadi
Secretary - Hamza Daher
Events Coordinators - Amjad Wishah, Adam Sabek
Social Media Manager - Tala Zidi
Diversity and Inclusion Officer - Kerim Alsandi
If you would like to get in contact with the committee feel free to contact us on any of our socials, join our Whatsapp group or contact Muhammad via email: vv22389@bristol.ac.uk
Yalla, join us — we’ve saved you a seat.
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
