Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 11:25 pm

AUS joins Global Engineering Deans Council Virtual Internship Program

In an academic year like no other, engineering students at American University of Sharjah (AUS) will soon have the opportunity to intern virtually at universities around the world, working on research projects in a wide variety of engineering fields.  As a participant in the Global...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 2:42 pm

Dubai Culture launches Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre using digital platforms

As part of its efforts to create a foundation for theater as well as a theatrical environment that promotes young talents and motivates them to further develop its passion for the performing arts, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) launched the digital edition of Dubai Festival for...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 1:06 am

Rotana TV Network unveils Rotana Comedy and Rotana Kids

Rotana TV Network, headquartered in Saudi Arabia and one of the largest TV networks in the region, has announced the launch of new channels – Rotana Comedy  and Rotana Kids -  as part of its attempt to educate and entertain people of all age-groups during the Holy Month of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 3 May, 2020 1:30 pm

Dubai Culture provides guided tours and virtual workshops at Etihad Museum for school students

Based on its commitment to enhance the importance of museums among the younger generations in the UAE as well as enrich their knowledge of the Emirati experience and strengthen their link with the Emirati cultural identity through innovative, interactive channels, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority...

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Culture & Education | Friday 1 May, 2020 2:36 pm

Sharjah Museums Authority celebrates International Museum Day with an online exhibition 

With audiences isolating at home, venues shutdown and events cancelled, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is holding “Diversity in Times of Adversity” online exhibition to bring people together to appreciate the role of arts and creativity during a world crisis.    On the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 April, 2020 2:01 am

Ministry of Culture Launches the World's First e-learning Platform for Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Decorative Arts

Steeped in rich cultural heritage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has for centuries been home to some of history's finest Arabic calligraphers and Islamic artists. The Saudi Ministry of Culture is celebrating this heritage and leading the digital transformation of this specialized art form by...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 April, 2020 5:08 pm

Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government launches the Executive Education Smart Platform

As part of its concerted efforts to enhance the capabilities of government leaders in the UAE and the Arab region, the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has launched the ‘Executive Education Smart Platform.’   Conceived with the goal of keeping pace with global...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 April, 2020 12:13 pm

Dubai Culture boosts culture of giving with ‘Ramadan Heroes’ campaign

As part of its humanitarian community initiatives targeting basic services employees in the Emirate of Dubai, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in cooperation with its partners, Dar Al-Bir, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Industrial City, Talabat, and Art for Good Group, launched the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 27 April, 2020 3:22 pm

Dubai Culture supports Art Jameel’s Research and Practice Platform to ease the burden on local creative industry

As part of its ongoing efforts to support the creative community, keeping in purview the COVID-19 outbreak and its resulting challenges, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its association with Art Jameel, an independent organisation that supports arts, education, and...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 9:03 pm

Sharjah wraps up achievement-filled yearlong stint as World Book Capital, hands over title to Kuala Lumpur

Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 closing ceremony held virtuallyBodour Al Qasimi: This global pandemic is yet another reminder of our shared humanity… We are united by our love for books and reading.Sharjah transformed into a beehive of cultural activities centered around books and reading...

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