Culture & Education | Tuesday 5 April, 2016 3:52 pm

Kalimat Receives Best Children’s Publisher of the Year in Asia at Bologna Book Fair 2016

In a groundbreaking achievement for an Emirati publishing house, Kalimat Publishing House, a subsidiary of Kalimat Publishing Group, won the Bologna Best Children’s Publisher of the Year Prize – BOP – Asia 2016. More than 500 publishers, authors and illustrators of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 5 April, 2016 6:04 am

Family-school link vital for learning

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar said here on Sunday that family-school partnerships are a vital link for better education. The governor was inaugurating the first scientific forum on “School and Family” in the presence of Education Minister Ahmed Al-Issa at the Faisaliah Hotel ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 4 April, 2016 12:20 pm

AUS students meet legendary business figure Warren Buffett

Twenty finance students from the School of Business Administration (SBA) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) met legendary business magnate, investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett in Omaha, in the USA late last week. The students attended a question and answer session, as well as lunch,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 3 April, 2016 5:28 pm

Ajman University of Science and Technology moves to the cloud to create better learning experiences

The Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST), an academic institution that provides over 40 accredited programs across UAE, has adopted Microsoft Azure and Office 365 to improve its overall operational efficiency. The decision was made in line with the university’s aim of providing...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 3 April, 2016 12:51 am

World Memon Organisation Middle East explores Dubai Heritage Village

Event part of the organisation's efforts to encourage a deeper understanding of Emirati culture among members The Middle East Chapter of the World Memon Organisation (WMOME) in association with Dubai Culture & Arts Authority recently organised a cultural tour around the Heritage Village...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 2 April, 2016 5:07 am

Dubai Customs reinforces its commitment towards future generations

Dubai Customs has further consolidated its strategic partnership with schools and universities for advancing the nation’s offspring and equipping the promising leaders of the future to assume frontline roles in steering sustainable economic development ahead. Dubai Customs maintains these...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 2 April, 2016 2:24 am

Sharjah Arab Children Forum Creates Arab Ambassadors throughout its Leadership Program

A remarkable turning point of creativity and power of will as children participating in the 12th Sharjah Arab Children Forum, successfully aspired to harness their abilities to mold an optimistic outlook of their leadership goals and prominent novelties. The forum, organized by the Sharjah Children ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 31 March, 2016 3:28 pm

Sharjah Arab Children Forum Unleashes Children's Creativity and Innovation during Debut Workshops

The first day of the 12th Sharjah Arab Children Forum (SACF) currently taking place 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, has seen seven specially formulated...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 31 March, 2016 3:09 pm

Emirati Traditions and Customs Highlighted during ‘Heritage Day’ at Sharjah Arab Children Forum

Children participating at the 12th Sharjah Arab Children Forum (SACF), which is currently underway at Al Rigga Children Centre, have enjoyed a ‘Heritage Day’ of interactive workshops that have been held to familiarise Arab children with Emirati crafts, customs and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:11 am

150 Students from Adventures Students Camp Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

150 students from the Adventures Students Camp ‘Aqdar’ National Service program visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The visit falls in line with the field visits program designed to acquaint students with the mosque, which constitutes a prestigious religious, cultural and touristic...

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