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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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2015 7:43 am

Imagine Cup 2015 to broaden prospects through innovation.

Thursday , 16th April 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Microsoft is once again opening its doors for young innovators to rise and shine through its premier technology competition. Currently in its thirteenth year, Imagine Cup, a cornerstone of the Microsoft YouthSpark initiative is a global...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2015 7:28 am

Imagine Cup 2015 to broaden prospects through innovation.

Microsoft launches Imagine Cup 2015 – the most prestigious technology competition in the world, bringing innovators from across the globe to one platform. The UAE local final to be held on the 22 April 2015 at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Abu Dhabi.Thursday , 18th April 2015, Dubai,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2015 12:36 am

OutSystems Sponsors MAC Application Contest 2015 at Khalifa University

Prestigious event to promote innovation among young IT talent OutSystems, the enterprise Rapid Application Delivery (RAD) platform provider, is the silver sponsor of the Mobile Application Contest 2015 (MAC) to be held on Sunday 19th of April 2015 in Abu Dhabi. The contest is organized by the...

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