Culture & Education | Thursday 18 April, 2019 2:30 am

Zu Hosts the 11th International Urc Conference

Under the patronage of H.E Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, President of Zayed University, the 11th Annual Conference on Undergraduate Research on Applied Computing (URC2019) was held yesterday (April 17, 2019) at Zayed University. The objective of the ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 17 April, 2019 5:29 pm

Sultan Al Qasimi Inaugurates 11th Sharjah Children’s 
Reading Festival

  His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi,Member of theSupreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the 11th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2019) today (Wednesday), at Sharjah Expo Centre.    In continuation of efforts...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 17 April, 2019 1:29 pm

Dar Al-Hekma holds open house for prospective students

DarAl-Hekma University heldrecently a day of open house and received tens of students and their parents whocame to get an idea about the innovative programs and courses the universityoffers. Dar Al-Hekma holds thisevent every year and invites prospective students to visit the university andmeet...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 17 April, 2019 10:41 am

First ever AUS Media Day held at American University of Sharjah

Students from schools all across the United Arab Emirates took part in the AUS Media Day held today April 17 at American University of Sharjah (AUS). The event, the first of its kind to be held at the university, featured a wide variety of activities that included screenings of media works by AUS...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 1:00 pm

Expo 2020 Dubai launches first UAE opera to showcase UAE’s rich cultural heritage and spirit of inclusivity and innovation

 In a cultural milestone for the UAE, Expo 2020 Dubai has commissioned the nation’s first opera. Combining Emirati and global talent, Al Wasl will span thousands of years, bringing to life the UAE’s rich heritage and sharing its innovative spirit with the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 12:50 pm

Abu Dhabi University’s first year retention rates increase to 92%

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has witnessed a significant rise in first year retention rates from 89% to 92%, placing it among the top private universities in the UAE for high retention rates. This increase, which denotes the percentage of students remaining at the university to study between the fall ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 12:49 pm

Sharjah to host IFLA’s Fourth Regional Conference 
in the Arab World

As part of its role to develop more libraries, promote knowledge locally and in the Arab world, and keep abreast with the latest developments in the library and information technology sectors, Sharjah is set to host the fourth Regional Conference of the International Federation of Library...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 12:32 pm

Emirati Researcher Publishes First Urban History Book on Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates

 In the presence of HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, and under the patronage and presence of HE Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, Emirati Architect and Urban Planning, Design and Development Specialist, Dr. Alamira Reem Bani Hashim officially launched her book this evening....

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 12:26 pm

‘Disney Throwback’ at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2019

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will be screening one Disney classic every day during the 11-day Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2019), coming to Sharjah Expo Centre on April 17.   SBA is calling it the ‘Disney Throwback’, and has dedicated their theatre to a...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 3:47 am

A Multitude of Knowledge and Creativity Building Workshops at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2019

The 11th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2019) is right around the corner, and staying true to tradition, is bringing a diverse offering of interactive workshops to advance children’s knowledge and expand their creative horizons.   The 11-day cultural...

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