Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 2:53 pm

Sharjah’s Mosques Record 5.2% Year-on-Year Growth in 2017 49 percent of 1,471 places of worship in the emirate built by non-state entities 32 Eid Musallahs in Sharjah and its cities

The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has reported that Sharjah’s mosques have grown at a rate of 5.2 percent in 2017, taking the total number from 1,398 in 2016 to 1,471 in 2017.   Geographic Distribution The Department said that the number of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 11:07 am

Facebook Data Scandal Whistleblower Brittany Kaiser Makes First Radio Appearance on Pulse 95 Radio

In a recent interview on Sharjah’s first English language radio channel, Pulse 95 Radio, Brittany Kaiser who worked as a former director at the London-based political analysis company, Cambridge Analytica, which is facing unprecedented backlash for being involved in two of the most...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 11:04 am

Dubai Culture Celebrates International Museums Day

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, is celebrating International Museums Day by offering visitors free entry to Etihad Museum and Dubai Museum. Visitors are invited to enjoy the Etihad Museum at no cost on Friday...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 10:02 am

GEMS Innovation Awards 2018 recognises young inventors

Over 200 students across the GEMS Education network of schools were recognised at the GEMS Innovation Awards ceremony held to honour these young inventors.   The awards, held at GEMS Dubai American Academy were spread across four categories – Global Innovation Challenge, GEMS Arab...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 5:08 am

Electronic Media Regulations to Go into Effect Starting from June 2018

The National Media Council (NMC) hosted a workshop for institutions, companies, e-news sites and individuals who carry out commercial activities, to provide information about the new Electronic Media Regulations that apply to them.   The session, which took place in Abu Dhabi, emphasised ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 15 May, 2018 2:57 pm

Nestlé launches global initiative to help children lead healthier lives

On the United Nations International Day of Families, Nestlé announced its global “Nestlé for Healthier Kids” initiative. The program includes further development of healthier products and advice for families on nutrition and exercise. It aims at helping 50 million children ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 15 May, 2018 12:45 pm

Sharjah Book Authority Strengthens Bilateral Ties with Italy

In line with Sharjah’s efforts to disseminate its cultural message internationally, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) concluded its participation at the Turin International Book Fair in Italy, yesterday (Monday). Through engaging in dialogue with Italian and international authors and...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 15 May, 2018 7:50 am

Saint-Gobain announces the winners of the 14th edition of its MultiComfort House Students Contest

Saint-Gobain presented the awards for the international final of its 14th MultiComfort House Students Contest following the competition held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) chaired by Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Saint-Gobain group, and Mr....

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Culture & Education | Monday 14 May, 2018 2:58 pm

Dubai Culture Moves into New Headquarters in Dubai Design District

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has officially moved into its new headquarters in the Dubai Design District (d3), cementing the community’s position as the creative and cultural hub of the Emirate. The...

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Culture & Education | Monday 14 May, 2018 1:14 pm

Six Degrees showcases outstanding work by graduating AUS designers and architects

Exciting, original work by graduating students of the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) went on display at Dubai Design District (d3) yesterday, May 13. The exhibition, entitled Six Degrees, comprises creative work by around 100 students...

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