Culture & Education | Sunday 14 January, 2018 11:47 am

NAMA and Global Thinkers Forum Partner to support 100 women to become Business and Community Leaders by 2020

Sharjah’s NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and the London-based international organization Global Thinkers Forum (GTF) have launched the Athena MENA Mentoring Programme 2018 to help women in the region to develop new skills and expertise, and to enhance, enrich and expand their...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 14 January, 2018 2:21 am

Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah Helps Girls Explore Future Careers

Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (Sajaya), a subsidiary of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, has concluded its third winter programme.   Themed ‘Mehnati’ (My Career), the field training initiative was dedicated to developing the professional...

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Culture & Education | Friday 12 January, 2018 2:25 am

Saudi ‘Roads of Arabia’ exhibition set to display 466 rare artifacts in Tokyo

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) is preparing to launch the “Roads of Arabia — Saudi Archaeological Masterpieces Through the Ages” exhibition, at the National Museum in Tokyo, Japan on Jan. 29. Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the SCTH,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 12 January, 2018 1:29 am

Children Learn Road Safety Skills while having Fun at Al Majaz Waterfront

Children are now able to learn important road safety skills while having fun at Al Majaz Waterfront. Sharjah’s premier leisure and family destination has just opened its ‘MiniCity’ driving school, meaning that little ones can receive a vital grounding in traffic awareness as they...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 January, 2018 1:47 pm

Effat University holds 4th Annual Photography Exhibition and Competition titled The Colors in Our Lives

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Lolowah Al Faisal, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and General Supervisor of Effat University, and with the attendance of HRH Princess Reem bint Mohammed Al Faisal, Effat University held its Fourth Annual Photography Exhibition and Competition under the title ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 January, 2018 1:17 pm

Dubai Culture Organises ‘Carnival of Ideas’

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has hosted its ‘Carnival of Ideas’ spring forum through the Department of Cultural and Heritage Programs and the Dubai Heritage Development Centers.   The...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 January, 2018 1:01 pm

"#Cinema70" announces the cinema is making its way back to the Kingdom

#Cinema70 appears to be the entity to reintroduce the Cinema back into the Kingdom through a series of family movies that will be screened for the next 6 days starting January 12th. This event is supported by the General Entertainment Authority with the participation of a number of influential...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 January, 2018 12:30 pm

Knowledge without Borders Raises Funds for The Big Heart Foundation

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), the Sharjah-based cultural initiative, recently organised a fundraising event at Al Qarain Walkway, near Sharjah International Airport Park to help with donations towards The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 January, 2018 10:13 am

Indonesian professor wins 2018 King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam

 Indonesian professor Irwandi Jaswir was given the King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam at an elaborate ceremony in the Saudi Arabian capital on Wednesday. Jaswir was recognized for his contribution to the establishment of ‘Halal science' pertaining to food; his...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 January, 2018 8:56 am

Sharjah Book Authority Explores Cooperation with Indian Publishers

The potential for forging lucrative deals with Indian publishing houses is proving to be a major topic of discussion during Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s participation at the New Delhi International Book Fair, which is currently underway in the India capital.   Running from...

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