Culture & Education | Wednesday 3 February, 2016 4:36 am

First women only Sports Journalist Forum opens at 3rd Arab Women Sports Tournament

The first ever Female Sports Journalist Forum takes place tomorrow at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre during the third Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2016), hosted by Sharjah between February 2-12. Held under the slogan “It’s Your Turn”, the forum is the first of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 February, 2016 4:13 am

KFUPM secures 314th position in global patents

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals jumped to 314th position among world universities’ rankings in the number of patents filed at the US Patent Office, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. According to this specialized website providing global industries with annual reports on ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 31 January, 2016 12:40 pm

The 2nd Edition of ArtBahrain to Launch in October 2016

The second edition of ArtBahrain is set to open its doors again in October 2016, it was announced during a Press Conference today. Having witnessed remarkable success in its inaugural 2015 version, the international art fair has already secured the support of regional and international artists and...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 31 January, 2016 8:33 am

Sharjah Book Authority organises seminars at Cairo Book Fair

 in collaboration with Emirates Writers Union The Sharjah Book Authority, in collaboration with the Emirates Writers Union, organised a literary seminar and a poetry session on the sidelines of its participation in the 47th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair.   The two...

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Culture & Education | Monday 25 January, 2016 7:30 am

British firm to build cultural museum in Makkah

A British firm, Mossessian Architecture, is set to build a cultural museum in Makkah called “The Oasis of Faith.” Mossessian Architecture has already announced that it has won the competition to build the cultural museum in Makkah which will focus on Islam, Islamic culture and history, ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 24 January, 2016 1:13 pm

Sheikh Mohammed most “liked” GCC leader on Facebook

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is the most popular leader on Facebook in the Gulf Cooperation Council, with 3.1 million “likes” on the platform, according to a new study by Burson-Marsteller, a leading ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 24 January, 2016 9:28 am

The Festival at Masdar City Celebrates Year of Reading

  Family fun, reading corner and various educational activities attract record number of visitors    The Festival at Masdar City, held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), continues to grow year-on-year, with this year’s edition attracting a record number...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 24 January, 2016 4:57 am

New laws to curb antiques trade

The Kingdom has put in place new measures to preserve its national antiquities and to eradicate the illicit trafficking of antiquities and archaeological items. The new regulations strictly prohibit trafficking in archaeological items or the holding of heritage auctions aimed at selling...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 10:49 am

The Supreme Council of Health ties up with QU to launch university “Our Future Lies in our Health” awareness drive

The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) tied up with Qatar University to launch its university drive as part of its efforts to generate awareness on its “Our Future Lies in our Health” campaign amongst the Qatari youth. The campaign will run through until the second quarter of 2016 and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 January, 2016 9:47 am

Sharjah World Music Festival concludes with spectacular fusion of world music

The closing night of the third Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF 2016) brought together an eclectic blend of music with a spectacular performance by the Jordanian National Orchestra, with a unique mixture of opera and traditional Emirati oud playing.   The SWMF, organised by Furat...

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