Culture & Education | Thursday 11 October, 2018 4:38 pm

King Faisal Prize joins hands with ISESCO to create new knowledge pathways in Islamic world

As part of its efforts to enrich the cultural and knowledge arena in the Islamic world, King Faisal Prize has signed a three-year agreement with the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) to put in place a cultural programme featuring a number of scientific and knowledge ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 October, 2018 12:43 am

Sultan Al Qasimi Calls On Authors to Add Value to Their Readers Lives

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has highlighted the world’s authors’ responsibility towards the readers by offering in-depth and documented writing.    An author’s works are a piece of their ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 10 October, 2018 12:35 pm

AUS faculty work showcased at Al Serkal Avenue

An exhibition of a carefully curated selection of works by faculty from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS)—Material Pursuits: Objects, Prototypes and Material Explorations—opened to the public at Al Serkal Avenue in Dubai ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 10 October, 2018 1:30 am

Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations 2018 explores the truth about fake news

His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) shared the truth about fake news at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations.   The idea of fake news has proliferated the media industry in recent times. In what...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 12:00 pm

GEMS Modern Academy awarded title of Sports Series Champions 2017-2018

More than 500 GEMS Modern Academy students, parents and staff celebrated victory as the school’s participants won the most medals at the 2017-2018 GEMS Sports Series Awards.   The awards ceremony recognised the achievements of the young athletes at GEMS Modern Academy, where they...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 11:29 am

Noura Alkaabi Guest of Honour at Sotheby’s Private Unveiling of Rare Masterpiece by Rembrandt

Sotheby’s Dubai was delighted to host Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, the UAE’s Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, as their Guest of Honour yesterday evening (Monday) at their private view of a rare masterpiece by Rembrandt, one of the greatest artists in Western art history. ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 1:45 am

AUS students win Sheraa Start-Up Week Competition

A scooter-sharing venture proposed by two American University of Sharjah Students (AUS) won first place in Sharjah Start-up Week, one of the most popular start-up competitions organized by Sheraa, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center.   Siddharth Singh, a senior majoring in economics, and ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 8 October, 2018 5:43 pm

Sharjah Girl Guides Brownies engaged in creation workshops

  Sharjah Girl Guides greatest achievements must be its capabilities in planting the seed of innovation in children’s mind. This month has been educational, inspiring, and filled with creative fun for Brownies (girls aged 7 -11) at the Sharjah Girl Guides. In their relentless efforts...

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Culture & Education | Monday 8 October, 2018 9:00 am

Jeddah community gains access to latest digital skills lead by London’s top Tech Entrepreneurs

Growth Velocity Academy(GVA) will be welcoming its first batch of aspiring Saudi digital marketers and growth hackers, comprising of 100 entrepreneurs, corporates and “career transitioners” looking to leverage the digital space to grow their businesses and...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 7 October, 2018 2:34 pm

Dubai Culture launches 12th edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre 2018

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, officially launched the 12th edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre which will take place from 6th - 17th October at the Cultural and Scientific...

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