Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 12:12 pm

Paris- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi celebrates the graduation of its 7th batch

Under the patronage and the presence of HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development in the UAE, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi organized a graduation ceremony for the 7th batch of its students at the university’s campus in Al Reem Island....

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Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 11:55 am

Middlesex University Dubai to host Oracle Academy Day and CODE-JAM

Middlesex University Dubai, in sponsorship with Oracle is pleased to host the CODE-JAM Hackathon and the Oracle Academy Day on 21st November 2016 at the University’s Knowledge Park campus.    The Oracle Academy Day is for academic staff from the field of Information...

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Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 11:52 am

China Revealed, a one-hour TV block with Chinese contents, debuts in Middle East

China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC) and National Geographic Channel (NGC) jointly screened the highlights of China Revealed, a one-hour TV block focusing on China story, at the MyContent event held at Dubai International Exhibition Centre today. In Middle Eastern countries, China...

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Culture & Education | Monday 21 November, 2016 2:05 am

Doha Film Institute launches First Edition of Regional Producers Lab

The Doha Film Institute is launching an intensive Producers Lab that will mentor emerging talent from the region through a 6-day workshop covering diverse aspects of producing films. The programme is the first of its kind in the region, and will cover key areas to support the development of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 20 November, 2016 3:08 pm

Work by AUS faculty member acquired by Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York recently acquired two pieces of work by American University of Sharjah (AUS) faculty member Ammar Kalo, for its permanent collection. The selected pieces were Kalo’s Stratum Chair and N-Bowl selected for their innovative design...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 20 November, 2016 3:00 am

UAE Innovation Week in Dubai Meets Future Aspirations

The nationwide celebration and one of the largest innovation events in the world – UAE Innovation Week - kicks off today for the second year running under the theme “Innovation, an everyday activity” under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:43 pm

KidsRights announces finalists for International Children’s Peace Prize 2016

Today, ahead the eve of Universal Children’s Day, International children’s rights organisation KidsRights has announced the three finalists for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2016. From a record number of 120 international entries, the Expert Committee chose Divina from...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 November, 2016 1:02 am

Sheraa collaborates with MENA’s top universities to form consortium of regional entrepreneurs

Sheraa - a launch pad for aspiring young entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates – recently joined leading universities of the region in a bid to combine forces with their entrepreneurship programs.  ‘Shabakah: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Power’ is a consortium created by ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 1:31 am

Bahrain Announces Second International Art Fair

Building on the tremendous success of Bahrain’s first international art exhibition last year, which hosted acclaimed artists and galleries from across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Far East and Asia, the Kingdom is once again gearing up for its second art run under the umbrella of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 15 November, 2016 4:40 am

Sharjah Girl Guides Festival Kicks Off Wednesday under the Theme ‘Future Pioneers’

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, and Patron of Sharjah Girl Guides, the annual Festival of Sharjah Girl Guides will be held this year with ‘Future...

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