Culture & Education | Sunday 10 April, 2016 12:38 pm

Sharjah Book Authority Sponsors the International Publishers Congress in London

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is sponsoring the 31st edition of the International Publishers Congress, which is taking place in London, UK, from April 9-12. The event, which brings together 600 publishers from around the world, is a major side-line activity of the 45th edition of the London...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 10 April, 2016 6:35 am

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival takes Visitors on a Journey ‘Beyond Planet Earth’

Visitors to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) 2016, which takes place from April 20-30 at Expo Centre Sharjah, have the opportunity to travel on an unparalleled journey to outer space. The eighth edition of the popular literary event, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 9 April, 2016 9:23 am

Ahmad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan Attends Adventures Students Camp’s Graduation Ceremony

Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority attended the ceremony organized by the Khalifa Student Empowerment Program “Aqdar” to celebrate the graduation of students who took part in the second phase of the Adventures...

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Culture & Education | Friday 8 April, 2016 7:57 am

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival Hosts Plays and Shows during its 8th Edition

The eighth edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival will host a number of shows and plays, with the activities specially designed to give the children attending the opportunity to meet and interact with youngsters from other cultures.    The stages will witness three ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 April, 2016 4:08 pm

A Book Fair in Abu Dhabi’s Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs

The Media and the Public Relations Section at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector marked the World Book Day held on the 2nd of April of each year, with a book fair under the theme “Year of Reading.” The event took place at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 April, 2016 3:33 pm

Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa on CNN International

In the launch episode of ‘CNN Style’ on CNN International, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, sister of the Emir of Qatar and Chairperson of Qatar Museums, speaks exclusively in her first major international TV interview in almost two...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 April, 2016 6:29 am

UAE joins international think-tank on education

Microsoft today announced that the United Arab Emirates will be a founding member of a global initiative called Leading Countries of the World in Transforming Education, a bold programme that will bring together trend-setting education ministries and high-level leaders from around the world, to...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 April, 2016 4:36 am

Sharjah Book Authority Participates in Bologna Children’s Book Fair

The Sharjah Authority (SBA) is participating in the 53rd edition of the Bologna Children's Book Fair. The major literary event being held in Italy is hosting more than 1,200 exhibitors from 98 countries, with Germany - home of the world's first printed book - being celebrated as its...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 April, 2016 1:18 pm

El Beit Show’s 3rd Season Announces Four Semi-Final Winners during 14th Episode

Organised and produced by Hamdan bin Mohammad Heritage Center, the 14th episode of the El Beit Show has announced Mohammed Al Mutairi and Mohammed Al Moghairfi as the two semi-final winners for the Nabd Al Soura (Imagery Pulse) Competition, along with Turki Al Qahtani and Samel Al Shareef as the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 April, 2016 7:13 am

SECOND EDITION OF DUBAI’S AFFORDABLE ART FAIR RETURNS WITH STUNNING NEW WORK FROM AROUND THE WORLD

The second edition World Art Dubai opens tomorrow (6 April) featuring an affordable collection of contemporary artworks comprising paintings, prints, photography, sculptures, mixed media and installations, as well as music performances, prominent talks and interactive workshops delivered by...

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