Culture & Education | Tuesday 18 April, 2017 12:13 pm

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Hosts the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) board meeting

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi hosted the board meeting of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington on its campus in Al Reem Island. The board includes diplomats, academics and businessmen from the USA, GCC and Arab countries. AGSIW is an independent, nonprofit institution established in...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 18 April, 2017 6:18 am

Hats off to new AUS Red Hat Academy

American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently signed an agreement establishing the American University of Sharjah Red Hat Academy on campus. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to that effect was signed between AUS and Red Hat Academy at a special ceremony held recently on campus. Red Hat, which is ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 18 April, 2017 5:44 am

Planning for UAE’s 46th National Day Celebrations in Sharjah Underway

The Higher Committee of National Day Celebrations in Sharjah recently held a meeting to kick-off planning and preparations for the UAE’s 46th National Day celebrations. Held at Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the meeting was attended by HE Khalid Jassim Al...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 18 April, 2017 4:59 am

Sultan Al Qasimi to Witness Launch of 9th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival Tomorrow (Wednesday)

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, will witness the launch of the region’s largest children’s reading event tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10:00 AM, as more than 2,093 activities and 123 international exhibitors focus on...

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Culture & Education | Monday 17 April, 2017 4:55 am

Stellar International Cast Announced for Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

As part of its line-up of literary stars, the 9th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) has confirmed that some of the genre’s best-loved and most-renowned writers from around the world will be taking part in this year’s event. Featuring bestselling writers from ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 16 April, 2017 3:31 am

Qatar University honours Al Meera with the Responsible Leadership Award

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C.) recently received the CSR Responsible Leadership Award, in recogonition of its leading part in that field, at a special ceremony held at Qatar University (QU), to launch the CSR Report ‘the National Book’ Qatar 2016. The award ceremony was held...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 15 April, 2017 5:40 pm

The 9th Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition Kicks off its Activities

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, today kicked off the ninth edition of the Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition and opened its doors to the public. The exhibition is held under the patronage of His...

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Culture & Education | Friday 14 April, 2017 6:45 pm

Qatari Team Crowned Champion of the Fourth Edition of the International Universities Arabic Debating Championship

(ME NewsWire); Under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad Al Thani, the Vice Chairman & CEO of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, the fourth edition of the International Universities Arabic Debating Championship organized by QatarDebate,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 14 April, 2017 4:46 am

Dubai Culture Hosts a Used Books Exhibition in line with the ‘Year of Giving 2017’ Initiative

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced its collaboration with Beit Al Khair Society, Dubai Courts and Dubai Police through Dubai Public Library, to host a used book exhibition at Al Twar Library from 12...

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Culture & Education | Friday 14 April, 2017 4:27 am

Reviving Emarati Craft and Heritage

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council’s Bidwa artisans will be introducing UAE’s traditional crafts to the public during the 15th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days across various locations. To maintain and build on the UAE’s deep-rooted heritage and traditions, the Bidwa Social...

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