Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 1:01 pm

UAEBBY and IBBY Italy Shed Light on Children’s Book Culture

Through its Guest of Honour (GoH) programme at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) every year, the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) has been furthering its efforts to enrich the local literary and cultural landscape through international exchange with national sections...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 11:41 am

Experts: Pictures often facilitate learning among young children

The visual world of books and their teachings were explored during a panel discussion entitled “Pictures that Teach Us” at the Sharjah Children Reading’s Festival on Wednesday.   Taking part in the panel discussion were, Safwan Leqah, Children’s Book...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 11:01 am

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi highlights a new master programme

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi organised the “Graduate Open House” for the sixth consecutive year. This event took place on Wednesday April 18 at the Atrium, on the university campus in Al Reem Island. A large number of students, professors and professionals participated in this event,...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 10:49 am

Children learn acting techniques during Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Children aged six to 12 were given the opportunity to learn about themselves through different acting techniques during a workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival on Wednesday.   “Play the Game” focused on theatrical games and the basic rules of...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 10:45 am

LEGO® Education and FIRST® Unveil Space-Themed Sets for New FIRST LEGO League Jr. and FIRST LEGO League Season

Today at the FIRST®Championship Houston, LEGO®Education and FIRSTunveiled two new, exclusive space sets to inspire participants in the 2018-2019 FIRST®LEGO®League Jr. and FIRST®LEGO®League season. The programs for the new season are themed “MISSION...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 6:02 am

Their Actions Spoke Louder than Words at SCRF 2018

Much of an individual’s confidence stems from a knowledge of the self and their ability to express themselves effectively.    The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2018) has brought on board award-winning Lebanese actress and filmmaker, Sara Mezher, who will be...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 12:05 am

Roll Camera Action: The revival of Saudi Arabian cinema

It was a night to remember: Cinema returned to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday with the first major movie screening in 35 years in a spectacular new theater in King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. The gala screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther was attended by hundreds of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 April, 2018 4:49 pm

Sultan Al Qasimi Opens Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2018

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on (Wednesday) opened the 10th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) at the Expo Centre Sharjah.   Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), SCRF 2018 ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 April, 2018 2:00 pm

Canon partners with Think Science Fair to encourage youth to use science and technology for innovation

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, is the Official Imaging Partner at this year’s Think Science Fair (TSF) from 16-18 April 2018. Held annually since 2011, TSF is the largest regional fair focused on empowering, educating and supporting youth across the UAE to directly engage...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 April, 2018 12:00 pm

AUS hosts American Chemical Society’s first FTI workshop in MENA region

American University of Sharjah (AUS) played host to the first Festival Training Institute (FTI) workshop held by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in the MENA region. The international workshop, which commenced yesterday, April 17, will conclude on April 19 and will feature...

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