Culture & Education | Friday 13 July, 2018 6:33 pm

Noon Arts Award Inspired by UAE’s Late Founding Father

Collage Talent Center at Sharjah Ladies Club is calling on all female artists and photographers residing in the UAE to prime their canvases and prepare their dark rooms for the second edition of its Noon Arts Award, which this year commemorates the Year of Zayed and reflects the UAE Founding...

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Culture & Education | Friday 13 July, 2018 6:26 am

Italian Consul General Explores Italy’s Participation in SIBF 2018

HE Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recently met HE Valentina Setta, Consul General of Italy in Dubai and Northern Emirates, to explore avenues of cultural collaboration, with a specific focus on strengthening Italian presence at the upcoming edition of the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 July, 2018 4:07 am

National Media Council Launches the ‘Media Lab’

The National Media Council (NMC), the regulatory body for the UAE’s dynamic media sector, has announced the launch of the ‘Media Lab.’ Established to unify the efforts of media laboratories across the country, the facility forms part of the council’s strategic role ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 July, 2018 3:48 pm

UK College of Business & Computing inaugurates its first International campus in DIAC

UK College of Business & Computing (UKCBC), one of London’s most reputed higher & vocational education inaugurates its international campus in Dubai in the presence of Mr. Mohammad Abdullah, Managing Director of Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) & Dubai Knowledge Park...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 July, 2018 2:10 pm

Sharjah Girl Guides Learn to Appreciate the Finer Things in Life

For a whole week, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) provided 15 Guides (aged 12-15 years) the opportunity to learn about specialty coffee-making at a unique five-day summer programme, the ‘Barista Academy’ which ran until July 5. This has been followed by ‘Savoir Vivre’, a five-day...

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Culture & Education | Monday 9 July, 2018 11:30 am

Dubai Culture Launches Annual ‘Our Summer is Art & Culture’ Programme

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage and literature, has announced the launch of its annual ‘Our Summer is Art & Culture’ programme, which is organised by Dubai Public Library and will run from...

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Culture & Education | Monday 9 July, 2018 6:25 am

Envoys to Saudi Arabia enjoy a day out on the heritage trail

Foreign envoys to Saudi Arabia have exchanged the sometimes dry business of diplomacy for a day out at Souq Okaz, the annual Saudi heritage and culture festival in Taif. More than 100 diplomats took part in activities from riding camels to traditional dancing, and enjoyed a glimpse into how...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 July, 2018 11:20 am

AUS design students draw their way through Italy this summer

Design students from American University of Sharjah (AUS) drew their way around Italy this month as part of a 23-day study abroad course, which saw them tour the country’s most famous and picturesque landmarks, museums and cities.   Led by Brian Dougan, Professor of Architecture,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 July, 2018 5:46 am

AURAK Organizes the Sheikh Zayed Leadership Camp for AURAK Student Leaders

Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, Dr. Bryn Holmes, and Assistant Professor of  the Political Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department, Dr. Kai Bruns of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)  organized “The Sheikh Zayed ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 July, 2018 5:15 am

Brazil Celebrates Emirati Culture at São Paulo Book Fair 2018

The Emirate of Sharjah is set to celebrate the emirate’s selection as Guest of Honour at the 25thedition of São Paulo International Book Fair, which will take place from August 3-12,with a rich programme highlighting Sharjah’s increasing influence on the global...

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