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du & National Archives offer nostalgic journey into UAE’s past on 48th National Day
Culture & Education | Friday 29 November, 2019 5:28 am
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is uniting with the National Archive to unveil a treasure trove of rare historic footage and images in time for 48th National Day celebrations. By unlocking and sharing nostalgic memories of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), du and...
Mohammed Saeed Harib designs special social media filters for National Day
Culture & Education | Friday 29 November, 2019 3:37 am
Prominent animation director Mohammed Saeed Harib’s cartoon creations are favourites with all members of the Emirati society. His computer animated TV series Freej, which launched in 2006, tells the tale of four old Emirati women living in a neighbourhood in modern Dubai. Fusing tradition,...
Free entry to Sharjah museums In celebration of National Day
Culture & Education | Friday 29 November, 2019 2:01 am
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will host an array of entertaining and educational activities including competitions, workshops, shows and a maritime parade in celebration of UAE’s Martyr’s and National Day.    The Authority also announced that entry to all its 16...
Celebrate the UAE’s 48th National Day at the region’s favourite multi-cultural Festival Park: Global Village
Culture & Education | Thursday 28 November, 2019 4:42 am
Encounter a world of memorable experiences centred on national pride as Global Village comes to life in a vibrant décor of red, green, white, and black for 48th National Day celebrations from Sunday 1st December until Tuesday 3rd December.    With a diverse...
Saudi Falcons Club preparations take flight ahead of festival
Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 November, 2019 8:34 am
The Saudi Falcons Club has applied a set of procedures and regulations to preserve falcons and their wildlife through the organization of a falcons trade and by raising awareness about their breeding and purchase.  The move comes amid the start of the countdown to the second edition of the...
Minister of Culture inaugurates
Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 November, 2019 4:40 am
 Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Culture, here today inaugurated "The Roads of Arabia: Masterpieces of Antiquities in Saudi Arabia across the Ages Exhibition." Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities Dario Franceschini and other officials...
Dubai Culture’s Summer Heroes campaign continues with new phase
Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 November, 2019 2:35 am
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues its year-long humanitarian community initiative that aims to tribute labourers by installing water fridges to provide refreshments for workers at Dubai Industrial City throughout the year. ‘Summer Heroes’ was launched in...
Organization of Islamic Cooperation holds major symposium on occasion of its 50th anniversary
Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 November, 2019 2:35 am
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held its grand symposium this evening. The event featured a number of speakers who focused on issues concerning the OIC countries and boosting joint political action. In the theme of “Humanitarian Action in the Islamic ...
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal attends 50th anniversary of  (OIC) ceremony 3 Jeddah
Culture & Education | Tuesday 26 November, 2019 2:36 am
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General, Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, delivered a speech and expressed his appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the President of the Islamic Summit, and His...
Arab Youth Survey wins  Best Campaign in the Middle East at MEPRA Awards 2019
Culture & Education | Tuesday 26 November, 2019 12:27 am
ASDA’A BCW’s pioneering thought leadership initiative, the 11th Annual Arab Youth Survey 2019, was named Best Campaign in the Middle East at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards 2019, held in Dubai on 20 November, 2019. Titled “A Call for Reform”,...
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