Culture & Education | Thursday 6 October, 2016 7:32 am

Five Entrepreneurs Qualify to Final Pitch Presentation Round of Innovation 4 Impact Competition

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, in collaboration with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), and Thomson Reuters have announced the five finalists of the Innovation 4 Impact Competition ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 October, 2016 2:03 pm

Sharjah International Book Fair To Host Ezzat Al Alaili

The 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), taking place on November 2, 2016, will play host to renowned Egyptian actor Ezzat Al Alaili in appreciation of his significant contribution to Egyptian Cinema over many decades and his highly creative film interpretations of the best...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 October, 2016 2:00 pm

Syfy celebrates regional debut only on OSN with unveil of Virtual Reality hybrid series and new programming line-up

NBCUniversal International Networks and OSN officially celebrated the arrival of Syfy to the region at an exclusive launch event in Dubai. The home of provocative and inspiring science fiction entertainment, Syfy is the only sci-fi focused TV channel in the Middle East.    The event ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 October, 2016 1:58 pm

NASA astronaut Marsha Ivins inspires AUS students to seek a career in space

As part of World Space Week, American University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted a special lecture by American former astronaut Marsha Sue Ivins yesterday, October 4, 2016. As one of the most traveled astronauts in history, Ivins has flown five space shuttle missions. Only nine other astronauts have beaten ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 October, 2016 12:56 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi Highlights the Importance of Culture, Education and Values for Achieving Stability in the Community

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has underlined the importance of values, education and culture for achieving stability in society.   Making her remark while...

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Culture & Education | Monday 3 October, 2016 5:07 pm

Sharjah International Book Fair is a Winning Bet on Culture

Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) - an annual event organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) - is a shining lodestone for Arab and global culture, successfully bringing together millions of book titles and tens of thousands of visitors, exhibitors and publishers under its umbrella. This year, ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 3 October, 2016 4:11 pm

VIPs and children welcome MathAlive’s Debut in Riyadh

There was a high turnout by VIP guests and students for MathAlive!, the unique interactive math and science exhibit created by the Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN)t, during a special opening ceremony VIP event at the Main Building Hall of King Saud University (KSU). The innovative traveling exhibition...

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Culture & Education | Monday 3 October, 2016 3:50 pm

Al Noor Training Centre Invites Volunteers

The Volunteer Interaction Program of Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities is now open for registration and members of the community and corporate teams are encouraged to volunteer under the program.   Individual volunteers and volunteers from corporates who are committed ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 3 October, 2016 3:44 pm

Coconut the Little Dragon to appear on Middle East screens for the first time available across the region from 2nd October 2016

Fire Dragon Coconut, Gourmet Dragon Oscar and porcupine Matilda are always up for adventure. Fans of this popular animated character in the region will not have to wait any longer as for the first time the series, Coconut the Little Dragon comes to Middle East starting October 2 Based on the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 2 October, 2016 2:36 pm

Doha Film Institute Celebrates Local Film Talent with Spotlight on Documentary at ‘Focus on Qatar 2016’

Doha Film Institute is celebrating local filmmaking talent with a spotlight on the art of documentary at this year’s ‘Focus on Qatar’ to be held from October 5 to 7 at the Museum of Islamic Art.   A special showcase that highlights the vision and talent of Qatari...

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