Culture & Education | Wednesday 8 August, 2018 7:40 am

King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture to make positive impact on human development

King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture’s Initiative, “Ithra,” aims to “make a tangible and positive impact on human development by inspiring a passion for knowledge, creativity, and cross-cultural engagement for the future of the Kingdom” — an ambition that...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 8 August, 2018 6:00 am

Youth creativity takes center stage at Hakaya Misk

The five-day Hakaya Misk festival is underway, showcasing the work and ideas of young artists from across Saudi Arabia and 11 other countries. The 10th edition of the event, which began on August 7 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, includes a wide range of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 8 August, 2018 12:16 am

Musaed AlDossary Crowned FIFA 2018 eWorld Cup Champion

Musaed AlDossary was crowned the champion of the highly anticipated FIFA 2018 eWorld Cup Final which took place on the 2ndto the 4thof August in the O2 Arena in London. Following the three days of intense competition, AlDossary battled it out for the grand prize taking home the title and the grand...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 7 August, 2018 2:19 pm

Commonalities of Publishing Sectors in the UAE and Brazil Identified by Emirates Publishers Association

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has shed light on the similarities between the Emirati and Brazilian publishing sectors, and ways in which these qualities can be leveraged to develop the books trade between the two countries, at the 25thSão Paulo International Book...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 7 August, 2018 1:34 pm

Knowledge without Borders Initiative Showcases Cultural Expertise at São Paulo Book Fair 2018

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), among the leading participating entities from the Sharjah Pavilion at the 25thSao Paulo Book Fair, organised a panel session titled “Knowledge without Borders’ Success Story’ yesterday (Monday), to highlight their journey in promoting a love of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 7 August, 2018 12:02 pm

Dar Al Hekma University launches new programs and scholarships to develop women’s capabilities

with the support of Human Resources Development Program and in line with the 2030 vision, Dar Al-Hekma University has launched innovative undergraduate and graduate majors that surpass the expectations of aspiring and motivated women and prepare them to embark on a leading career in the future job...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 7 August, 2018 4:29 am

Blackboard and Higher Colleges of Technology Establish Digital Education Center of Excellence in the Middle East

New initiative to boost the institution's strategic role in Emiratization by trainingtechnology-savvy educators   Blackboard and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) largest education institution,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 7 August, 2018 2:25 am

Sharjah’s Cultural and Intellectual Gems Displayed in Brazil 
by Department of Culture

A long queue-up of visitors waiting to try a hand at Arabic calligraphy at the Sharjah Pavillion has become a regular sight at the 25thedition São Paulo International Book Fair.    This ancient artistic practice, and several others that decorate the Emirati, Arabic and...

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Culture & Education | Monday 6 August, 2018 4:16 pm

Culture Secretary of the State of São Paulo Visits Sharjah’s Pavilion at Sao Paulo International Book Fair

In the presence of HE Ibrahim Al Alawi, UAE Consul General in Sao Paulo, the pavilion of Sharjah, the Guest of Honour at the 25thedition of the Sao Paulo International Book Fair, welcomed Romildo Campello, Secretary of Culture of the State of Sao Paulo, who toured the pavilion and explored the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 6 August, 2018 2:11 pm

Emirates Publishers Association Discusses Linguistic Challenges in Translation & Knowledge Protection in the Digital Era

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has delivered a panel discussion themed ‘Preserving Culture in The Era of Mass Translation and E- Publishing’ at the 25th edition of São Paulo International Book Fair.    Speakers Tamer Saeed, Managing...

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