Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 December, 2016 1:17 pm

Inspired By His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid "Arab Reading Challenge"

As the leading Arabic electronic information provider, Al Manhal constantly strives to be a pioneer in the e-content movement. Priding itself on being the globe’s sole provider of full-text searchable Arabic academic databases, Al Manhal’s cutting-edge technology and innovative digital...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 December, 2016 10:40 am

UAE's Higher Colleges of Technology Celebrates ABET International Accreditation for Engineering Programs

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), a leading higher education institution in the region, has received accreditation from the prestigious US-based Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) for its Engineering Technology & Science programs. The HCT's Engineering...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 December, 2016 4:20 am

Sharjah Ruler to attend AUS graduation ceremony, Thursday

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), will attend the university’s Fall 2016 Commencement on Thursday, December 22, at the University City Hall, Sharjah. A total of 545...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 December, 2016 3:18 am

Viss Introduces Instrumental Lessons to Enhance Student’s Academic Development

The Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), a premium school offering the Australian Curriculum and IB diploma, has become one of the first schools in the UAE to introduce band lessons for all Grade 6 students. Starting this academic year, all Grade 6 students will take...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 December, 2016 3:36 pm

Dubai Culture Signs MOU with Arabic Language Protection Society

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arabic Language Protection Society — a non-profit association which operates in the United Arab Emirates. The MoU is...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 December, 2016 3:34 pm

Innovation lies in the integration of products and solutions, says experts at `Frontiers of Innovation Forum’

Emphasising innovation as an essential constituent in creating the UAE among the top five nations, Canon Middle East, one of the world's leading imaging products and solutions companies led an expert panel discussion `Frontiers of Innovation Forum’ in partnership with...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 December, 2016 3:30 pm

Dana Al Mazrouei Selected as Curator of 5th Sharjah Children Biennial

  One of the most sought after international artistic highlights for children in the region, Sharjah Children Biennial (SCB) is preparing in full swing for its fifth edition, which will take place from 15 January to 15 February 2017. The selection of the exceptionally talented young artist...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 December, 2016 3:28 pm

Kuwaiti Students learn coding to enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Microsoft Corp and Code.org unveiled the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a coding tutorial for students and educators created for Hour of Code, an annual, global campaign held during Computer Science Education Week. The new web-based tutorial — available for free at http://code.org/minecraft ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 15 December, 2016 4:15 pm

Results of Global Teacher Effectiveness Survey released for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Pearson has announced the results of a global teacher effectiveness survey conducted across 23 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Survey participants, which included students, teachers, parents, and school administrators were asked, “what do you think are the most...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 15 December, 2016 1:10 pm

New art collection launch feature about Zeina Zebian - Artist, Designer, and Creator

Zeina Zebian, Dubai based artist and designer has taken her love for shoes to another level by elevating her creativity and design experience into sculptural art pieces.    Zeina is a Lebanese who was born in Dubai and was brought up in the Emirates. Growing up, she spent many...

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