New permanent exhibition will open in the heart of the museum in 2018 . The new permanent exhibition, which is expected to be opened by September 2018, will focus on the history and culture of the region from prehistoric times until today. Generous ' donation from Malaysian fund enabled museum to create space . Comes as artifacts in the Middle East come under threat from extremists .
New permanent exhibition will open in the heart of the museum in 2018 . Will showcase artifacts from the beginning of Islam to the 16th century . 'Generous ' donation from Malaysian fund enabled museum to create space . Comes as artifacts in the Middle East come under threat from extremists .