Culture & Education | Thursday 8 March, 2018 2:17 pm

Horouf Reggio Education Conference: Teach ‘with’ Children, Not ‘at’ Them

On the final day of the UAE’s first Horouf Reggio Education Conference, the audience of teachers and academics from around the country heard that children do not need solutions from teachers, they need support to observe, experiment and express their ideas without fear or...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 8 March, 2018 3:39 am

Horouf Reggio Education Conference Hears ‘Beauty’ Should be Part of School Curriculum

On the second day of the UAE’s first Horouf Reggio Education Conference, a packed audience at Al Qasba Theatre in Sharjah heard that beauty, space, the environment and interaction were key to an innovative school curriculum which should be constantly monitored and reconstructed through...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 8 March, 2018 12:57 am

UAE Ministry of Community Development Announces the Establishment of ‘Emirates Library and Information Association’ at Sharjah Publishing City

In compliance with Ministerial Resolution No. 19 of 2018, the UAE Ministry of Community Development (MoCD) has announced the establishment of the ‘Emirates Library and Information Association’ (ELIA) in Sharjah Publishing City, a non-profit organisation concerned with the affairs of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 3:57 pm

First Pink Caravan Ride Exceeds the 5,000 Mark in Seven Days

There has been a wonderful reception of the PCR in the UAE, and brings to light that the community is equally invested in furthering their welfare.  HE Reem BinKaram: PCR has been a beacon of hope that unites us in our efforts to create a healthier and brighter future for our...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 3:51 pm

Family Business in the Arab World Conference begins on a successful note

Attracting renowned academics from across the world, international industry experts, regional thought leaders and prominent names in family business, the Family Business in the Arab World Conference began today, March 7, at American University of Sharjah (AUS). The conference, which will be held...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 2:51 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi: Equal opportunities for women and men ensures continued civilisation process

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), affirmed that the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in empowering women constitute an exemplary effort. Women's social, economic,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 2:45 pm

New PhD from AUS to help realize UAE economic goals

American University of Sharjah has announced the launch of its new doctoral program, a PhD in Engineering Systems Management.   The new program will fill demand for highly qualified systems management professionals and researchers in the Middle East, borne out of the region’s rapid ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 12:24 am

AUS signs MoU with Global Entrepreneurship Research Center (GERC) at Zhejiang University, China

Enhancing its collaborative ties with institutions across the world, American University of Sharjah (AUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, March 6, with the Global Enterpreurship Center (Gerc) at Zhejiang University, China. In a ceremony held at AUS campus, the MOU was signed by...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 4:24 pm

Inauguration of the First Horouf Reggio Education Conference

Teachers and education professionals from across the UAE are attending a three-day conference in Sharjah beginning today (Tuesday), dedicated to exploring an expression-based learning approach. The first ever ‘Horouf Reggio Conference’ is being organised jointly by Horouf, a subsidiary...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 3:27 pm

UNHCR Participates in the 32nd Janadriyah Festival

Through its regional office in Riyadh, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) participated at this year’s 32nd Janadriyah Festival for the second year in a row, with the purpose of familiarizing the community with its work and its longstanding partnership with the...

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