Culture & Education | Thursday 29 March, 2018 8:22 am

UTURN Showcases its Expertise in Enhancing Arabic Content to IGCF 2018 Visitors

UTURN, KSA’s leading Arabic entertainment network on YouTube, hosted two interactive sessions at the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organised by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), at Expo Centre Sharjah under the slogan ‘Digital...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 29 March, 2018 8:00 am

Saudi Arabia's KAUST startups win top prizes

Startups from the King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) have taken top prizes in the Kingdom’s recent entrepreneurship competitions. Leading the way was KAUST startup Sadeem, a wireless sensor system for flood monitoring. After winning Best Global Startup award and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 29 March, 2018 4:48 am

Arab children learn about the history and culture of Sharjah

On the 4th day of the Sharjah Arab Children Forum, the program included a visit to the Mleiha Archaeological Centre, where children explored the human life at different ages in the location. The children then attended a screening of award-winning films at the Sharjah International Children's...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 6:52 am

Sharjah’s Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council Continues Drive for Home-Based Artisan Businesses

As part of its highly successful programme to strengthen a creative manufacturing base within Sharjah for both modern and traditional crafts, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council’s Bidwa Social Development Programme has opened registration for a new series of vocational courses which will...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 1:31 am

Sharjah Arab Children Forum explores children's talents through 14 workshops

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, the 13th Sharjah Arab Children ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 March, 2018 4:12 am

Tenth Edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival Begins April 18

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), will run from 18-28 April 2018 at the Sharjah Expo Centre. The cultural festival will feature an array of cultural activities, artistic shows, educational, recreational and sporting events and activities, as well as showcase the latest...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 March, 2018 3:58 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi to Arab Children: “You are the builders of the future … be united & stand together"

In an opening address at the 13th Sharjah Arab Children Forum, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, urged “the builders of the future” to...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 March, 2018 3:50 pm

Knowledge without Borders Showcases Sharjah’s Rich Cultural Heritage at Riyadh International Book 2018

Sharjah-based Knowledge without Borders (KwB), introduced visitors to Riyadh International Book Fair to the emirate’s most significant cultural milestones and developments, as well as its own initiatives, projects and programmes throughout the year.   The fair, which concluded...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 March, 2018 3:04 pm

HE Omar bin Sultan Al Olama Highlights the Importance of Artificial Intelligence

His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, participated in a seminar entitled "The Artificial Intelligence Revolution”. The seminar was among several events organized by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development as part of the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 March, 2018 7:26 am

EPA Promotes Quality and Advantages of UAE Publishing at Riyadh International Book Fair

In keeping with its ongoing commitment to participate in global cultural events, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) emphasised the strength and support of Emirati publishing through a discussion panel, ‘The Realties and Advantages of Publishing in UAE’, at the Riyadh...

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