Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 April, 2015 1:43 am

AUS and Etisalat sign agreement to develop business opportunities

American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat) will collaborate to assess and develop business opportunities between the two organizations. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to that effect by Dr. Björn Kjerfve, Chancellor of AUS, and...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 26 April, 2015 12:00 am

SCRF workshops entertain children and unlock their talents

Dozens of children are enjoying daily entertaining activities and educational workshops designated for them as part of the Children's Programme during the 7th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, and continue until May 2nd under the theme ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 23 April, 2015 12:52 am

The Walk at JBR hosts 10-day urban event ‘Street Nights’

• Showcasing delicious street food concepts, daring street art and underground urban beats with participation of over 50 local street artists Following the success of the second edition of ‘Street Nights’, the street-culture event is back, taking over a new street in Dubai. The Walk at JBR...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 3:11 pm

AUS students explore Korean culture

Forty students from American University of Sharjah (AUS) spent their spring break learning about South Korea firsthand during a trip to Seoul April 3–10, 2015. Organized by the Office of Student Affairs' (OSA) Student Multicultural Learning Program, the tour included visits to various cultural...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 12:28 am

Arab Tech Industry in Need of Easier Access to Capital, Friendlier Regulations and Government Support

The nascent technology sector in the Arab region needs to be reinforced by government support and backed by proper funding from sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and local institutional investors if it is to flourish and create the next technology titans, according to BECO Capital, a regional Venture...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 12:24 am

Cleaning, Polishing, Odor-Fighting: 6 Alternative Uses For Olive Oil

Olive oil is an integral part of many cuisines. From the Middle East to Europe, the olive branch has been representative of many cultures and olive oil production has contributed to the growth of many economies. Tunisia, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon are amongst the top producers of olive oil in ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 21 April, 2015 8:58 am

FUNN and Discovery Centre conclude two workshops on Zoetrope and Hologram

FUNN, the Sharjah-based foundation dedicated to promoting media arts for children and youth in the UAE, in collaboration with the Sharjah Discovery Centre, concluded last week two workshops on Zoetrope and Hologram, to enhance artistic and technical skills and nurture young talents with the aim of ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 21 April, 2015 7:49 am

Arabic teachers should use technology to communicate with students

Arabic language teachers should utilize technology to better communicate younger generation, according to a workshop for Arabic language teachers organized recently by American University of Sharjah (AUS). The workshop, entitled “Arabic Teaching: Theoretical and Practical,” was organized by the ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 20 April, 2015 10:01 am

Second UAE solo photography exhibition seeking beauty in the less obvious

La Galerie Nationale Presents: La Galerie Nationale is pleased to present the second UAE solo exhibition for Beirut born photographer Christian Ghammachi, titled MZUNGU, The Aimless Wanderer, running from 18 May 2015.25 new pieces, the majority of which have not been shown to date, were captured...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2015 10:16 pm

ARTSPACE Gallery to host renowned calligraphy artist Mouneer al Shaarani’s works

Exhibition will run from 20th April – 16th May 2015 ARTSPACE Gallery, one of the art world's leading platforms for contemporary Middle Eastern art, is pleased to announce the hosting of an exhibition showcasing the works of renowned calligraphy artist Mouneer al Shaarani from 20th April to 16th...

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