Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 11:55 am

Middlesex University Dubai to host Oracle Academy Day and CODE-JAM

Middlesex University Dubai, in sponsorship with Oracle is pleased to host the CODE-JAM Hackathon and the Oracle Academy Day on 21st November 2016 at the University’s Knowledge Park campus.    The Oracle Academy Day is for academic staff from the field of Information...

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Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 11:52 am

China Revealed, a one-hour TV block with Chinese contents, debuts in Middle East

China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC) and National Geographic Channel (NGC) jointly screened the highlights of China Revealed, a one-hour TV block focusing on China story, at the MyContent event held at Dubai International Exhibition Centre today. In Middle Eastern countries, China...

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Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 3:28 am

Information Ministry launches E-services

Minister of Culture and Information Adel Al-Turaifi launches the electronic services of the ministry at the Media Center of Saudi Press Agency in Riyadh on Sunday. ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 2:05 am

Doha Film Institute launches First Edition of Regional Producers Lab

The Doha Film Institute is launching an intensive Producers Lab that will mentor emerging talent from the region through a 6-day workshop covering diverse aspects of producing films. The programme is the first of its kind in the region, and will cover key areas to support the development of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 20 November, 2016 3:08 pm

Work by AUS faculty member acquired by Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York recently acquired two pieces of work by American University of Sharjah (AUS) faculty member Ammar Kalo, for its permanent collection. The selected pieces were Kalo’s Stratum Chair and N-Bowl selected for their innovative design...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 20 November, 2016 3:00 am

UAE Innovation Week in Dubai Meets Future Aspirations

The nationwide celebration and one of the largest innovation events in the world – UAE Innovation Week - kicks off today for the second year running under the theme “Innovation, an everyday activity” under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:43 pm

KidsRights announces finalists for International Children’s Peace Prize 2016

Today, ahead the eve of Universal Children’s Day, International children’s rights organisation KidsRights has announced the three finalists for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2016. From a record number of 120 international entries, the Expert Committee chose Divina from...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 November, 2016 1:02 am

Sheraa collaborates with MENA’s top universities to form consortium of regional entrepreneurs

Sheraa - a launch pad for aspiring young entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates – recently joined leading universities of the region in a bid to combine forces with their entrepreneurship programs.  ‘Shabakah: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Power’ is a consortium created by ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 6:02 am

Youth in focus as global thinkers meet in Riyadh

The MiSK Global Forum opened here on Tuesday, with the aim of creating opportunities for young Saudis by unleashing their positive power. The forum hosted panel discussions and workshops featuring some of the world’s brightest thinkers, helping inspire Arab youth to become global citizens...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 4:49 am

Crown Prince: Beef up efforts to fight sexual exploitation of children

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, underscored the need for beefing up the efforts to combat sexual exploitation of children. He made the remarks while inaugurating the National Forum for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Children via Internet, organized...

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