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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Culture & Education | Monday 14 November, 2016 7:34 am

Mövenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers hosts a healthy cooking class in the run-up to World Diabetes Day

 In the run-up to World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeriah Lakes Towers hosted a Power Bites cooking class on Tuesday, 8 November 2016 welcoming participants from The Nord Anglia International School and Al Noor Training Centre. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 November, 2016 3:00 pm

Sharjah International Book Fair Attracts 2.31 Million Visitors and Achieves AED 176 Million Sales

Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) concluded on a record-breaking note on Saturday, with the 35th edition of the world’s third largest book fair the most successful to date. Titled ‘Read More,’ SIBF 2016 hosted more than 2.31 million visitors over its 11 days, with the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 November, 2016 2:17 pm

Sharjah Media Corporation attracts young talents with “Abdea” Award for Best Video Report

Sharjah Media Corporation –(ME NewsWire)-launched the “Abdea” Award for Best Video Reportage, the first of its kind, which is aimed at identifying and encouraging ambitious and talented young students from the Emirate of Sharjah’s schools and educational...

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