Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 12:49 pm

Sharjah to host IFLA’s Fourth Regional Conference 
in the Arab World

As part of its role to develop more libraries, promote knowledge locally and in the Arab world, and keep abreast with the latest developments in the library and information technology sectors, Sharjah is set to host the fourth Regional Conference of the International Federation of Library...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 12:32 pm

Emirati Researcher Publishes First Urban History Book on Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates

 In the presence of HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, and under the patronage and presence of HE Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, Emirati Architect and Urban Planning, Design and Development Specialist, Dr. Alamira Reem Bani Hashim officially launched her book this evening....

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 12:26 pm

‘Disney Throwback’ at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2019

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will be screening one Disney classic every day during the 11-day Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2019), coming to Sharjah Expo Centre on April 17.   SBA is calling it the ‘Disney Throwback’, and has dedicated their theatre to a...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 3:47 am

A Multitude of Knowledge and Creativity Building Workshops at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2019

The 11th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2019) is right around the corner, and staying true to tradition, is bringing a diverse offering of interactive workshops to advance children’s knowledge and expand their creative horizons.   The 11-day cultural...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 2:32 am

AUS to highlight scholarships and financial grants at GETEX 2019

Faculty members, officials and students from American University of Sharjah (AUS) will welcome visitors to the university’s pavilion at the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) that will commence on April 17, 2019. Held under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 2:30 am

Dubai Culture Announces 2nd Edition of Dubai Festival for School Theatre

As part of its mission to discover and develop artistic talents and provide a nurturing platform for aspirants in the creative fields, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has announced the launch of the 2nd edition of its Dubai Festival for School Theatre. The five-day event will...

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Culture & Education | Monday 15 April, 2019 4:30 am

Irtqa’a Inspections: Adnoc School, Madinat Zayed Advances in Every Area

ADNOC Schools’ Madinat Zayed Campus has announced impressive growth across every performance standard listed in the latest Irtqa’a School Inspection Report. The highly positive report points to a continued rise in the school’s overall performance as well as improved student...

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Culture & Education | Monday 15 April, 2019 3:00 am

Netflix Announces Alrawabi School for Girls, a Middle Eastern Original by Fresh Female Arab Voices

Netflix’s latest original Middle Eastern series, is a youthful high school drama produced with a full female Arab cast and crew. Titled AlRawabi School for Girls, the show is written and directed by Jordanian director Tima Shomali in collaboration with writer Shirin...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 14 April, 2019 4:16 pm

Cinema Build KSA Forum Attracts 300 Attendees, 50 Speakers, & Exhibitors from 30 Countries

        The General Authority for Entertainment has indicated that the entertainment sector needs 267 billion SAR to build suitable infrastructure for entertainment across the Kingdom, with expected investments in the entertainment sector to reach 18 billion SAR...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 14 April, 2019 2:57 pm

Sharjah Announced ‘Special Guest of Honour’ at Moscow International Book Fair 2019

Sharjah’s outstanding legacy of over four decades of cultural efforts have been recognised once again this year; and this time by Russia. For the first time in the history of Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF), organisers have decided to coin the ‘special guest of honour’ title ...

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