Culture & Education | Monday 29 January, 2018 4:28 am

Saudi camel fest impresses Riyadh diplomats

A diplomatic delegation of more than 70 ambassadors, chargés d’affaires and consuls visited King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival in Sayahad, to be familiarized with the importance of camels and their heritage for the people of the Arabian Peninsula. The visit began with the delegation...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 28 January, 2018 8:30 pm

New Saudi center to increase coordination between govt, media launched

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture and Information Awwad Al-Awwad on Sunday launched a government communication center in Riyadh with the aim “to enhance integration and coordination between government agencies and the media.” The establishment of the facility, the minister...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 28 January, 2018 2:38 pm

FUNN Spices up Youth Filmmaking with Hot Sauce Documentary Filmmaker

Young movie and media art fans in the UAE have a unique opportunity to spice up their filmmaking skills at a special one-off workshop given by Griffin Hammond, acclaimed director of the hot sauce documentary ‘Sriracha.'   Organised by FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 28 January, 2018 2:37 am

Zayed University Students Uproot Emirati Conceptual Arts

Zayed University Students' showcased several conceptual artworks during their partake at the 35th Annual Exhibition of the Emirates Fine Arts Society, which was inaugurated Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 27 January, 2018 1:52 am

Love the Oscars, Love OSN
Top Academy Award nominated titles Available exclusively on OSN

OSN reaffirmed its position as the leading entertainment network in the MENA region with a strong set of Oscar nominated titles available for its customers to enjoy.   Film fans can watch some of the biggest nominees such as Dunkirk, Get Out, The Shape of Water and Three Billboards...

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Culture & Education | Friday 26 January, 2018 1:49 pm

To expand research opportunities, AUS signs MoU with Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai

To address research opportunities of mutual interest and benefit in China and the emirate of Sharjah in the UAE, American University of Sharjah (AUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai (BITZH), China, at a ceremony held today, January 25, on...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 25 January, 2018 12:51 pm

AUS showcases its internationally recognized programs at International Education Show, Sharjah

Prospective students from all across the UAE visited the pavilion of American University of Sharjah (AUS) and met with the university’s officials at the International Education Show currently being held at the emirate’s Expo Center. The event, which opened on January 24, will...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 25 January, 2018 6:19 am

MODUL University Dubai’s 360-degree programs bridge skill-set gap between academics, industry

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that its subsidiary MODUL University Dubai’s 360-degree higher education programs are not only setting unprecedented benchmarks in excellence but also bridging...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 24 January, 2018 1:30 pm

Sharjah Public Library starts using ‘Tahseel‘ Smart Receipt System

Sharjah Public Library (SPL), a subsidiary of Sharjah Book Authority, has announced that it has become Sharjah’s first cultural entity to start using the ‘Tahseel’ Smart Receipt System. The move, which follows the launch of SPL’s Digital Library Collection, comes as part of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 24 January, 2018 7:18 am

Second Abdee Award Opens Registrations to Sharjah’s 
Media Undergraduates

The Abdee Award for Best Visual Reports is now accepting applications for its second edition from undergraduate media students in Sharjah, organisers Sharjah Media Corporation (SMC) have revealed. The award has been established by SMC to recognise young talent pursuing media studies in universities ...

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