On Monday, July 1, 2024, the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) held an online panel discussion entitled "Arabic Documents and Manuscripts in Central Africa.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. Francesco Chiabotti (Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations).

The lecture was moderated by Dr. Mohamed Al-Sbitli (Head of African Studies Program, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies).