Culture & Education | Monday 17 October, 2016 3:31 am

‘Children are Our Hope in Advocating Women’s Rights in Arab Communities’

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the third session of the 14th edition of Sharjah Children Council (SCC) will convene on Wednesday, October...

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Culture & Education | Monday 17 October, 2016 1:29 am

Lexus Short Film Winner Kev Cahill's Film to Premiere at Raindance Film Festival

Lexus and The Weinstein Company will be heading to Raindance Film Festival opening night to premiere an exciting new film The Nation Holds Its Breath, created and directed by Kev Cahill, an award-winning writer and director. Cahill comes from a VFX background and is a frontrunner in this space...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 16 October, 2016 5:11 pm

AURAK Celebrates 5th Commencement Ceremony

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) this evening celebrated its 5th commencement ceremony in the presence of H. H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. A total of 77 graduates celebrated the momentous occasion, accompanied by their...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 16 October, 2016 4:47 pm

HGTV’s hit design show by Ellen DeGeneres premiers on beIN

HGTV is bringing its furniture design competition series, Ellen’s Design Challenge, to KSA and wider MENA audiences this November when it launches on beIN. Hosted by US TV star Ellen DeGeneres, the design series will put six furniture designers to the test to compete in various challenges...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 16 October, 2016 4:24 pm

‘Climate Change’ awareness a must for students at the grass root level: ASPAM school

Educating students on the importance of environmental conservation should begin at the grass root level, according to ASPAM Indian International School. The need of the hour is to build environment-friendly culture and foster earth friendly habits amongst the students from an early stage. Students...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 16 October, 2016 6:01 am

King Faisal Foundation holds inaugural International Baccalaureate Forum

The developing education sector in the Kingdom will take center stage at the International Baccalaureate Forum, organized by the King Faisal Foundation (KFF) and held under the patronage of the Minister of Education H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al-Issa on Tuesday October 25, 2016 at Riyadh’s Al Faisaliah...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 13 October, 2016 4:08 am

Dubai Culture Launches ‘Reading Box’ Initiative for National Month of Reading

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, announced the launch of its ‘Reading Box’ initiative that hold its first event at The Dubai Mall. This interactive public initiative will run across Dubai...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 12 October, 2016 5:35 pm

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) announces winner of Innovation 4 Impact Awards

A US company that allows Muslims around the world to hear Friday prayers from Islam’s holiest sites took first place in the Innovation 4 Impact Awards at the Global Islamic Economy Summit. The competition, organized by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) and Dubai Islamic Economy Development ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 12 October, 2016 1:23 pm

Dubai Culture Wraps Up its Participation at Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, have wrapped up their participation in the third edition of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016 as an official ‘Knowledge Partner’....

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 12 October, 2016 7:31 am

35th Edition of Sharjah International Book Fair to Host 1,420 Publishing Houses Exhibiting 1.5 Million Titles

This year’s Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will see the participation of 1,420 publishing houses from 60 countries, with more than 1.5 million books on display throughout its 11 days. The details of the 35th edition of the region’s foremost literary event and the world’s...

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