Culture & Education | Sunday 8 January, 2017 11:22 am

AURAK and UAE Space Agency Sign Partnership Agreement

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has signed a partnership agreement with the UAE Space Agency, officially putting pen to paper in the federal institution’s head office in Abu Dhabi. A delegation from the university, consisting of Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, its...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 January, 2017 5:36 pm

Naif Arab University wins praise for security sciences work

The International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) has praised the efforts conducted by the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences in the field of international peace, security and countering crises and disasters. The secretary-general of the ICDO, Vladimir Kuvshinov, said that the...

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Culture & Education | Friday 6 January, 2017 11:00 am

Ministry takes measures to improve Arabic proficiency among students

The Education Ministry has taken steps to improve Arabic of students at various levels after studies showed poor performance by many of them in their mother tongue, which is the language of the Holy Qur’an. The ministry said it will expedite efforts to establish a national Arabic language...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 January, 2017 12:08 pm

AMSI schools impress UAE’s Minister of Happiness with #100DaysOfPositivity activities

Rising to the call of the ‘100 Days of Positivity’ initiative, students of Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI) - a leading academic solutions provider which manages both ISAS and Al Mawakeb Schools – blended numerous engaging activities into their school...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 December, 2016 3:24 pm

Sold out Screening of ‘Spirited Away’ Entertains Members of the UAE’s Japanese Community at Al Qasba

Members of the UAE’s Japanese community were recently treated to a sold-out showing of one of their country’s most highly regarded films. The festive screening of ‘Spirited Away’ at Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourism and family destination, had been sold out...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 December, 2016 1:17 pm

Inspired By His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid "Arab Reading Challenge"

As the leading Arabic electronic information provider, Al Manhal constantly strives to be a pioneer in the e-content movement. Priding itself on being the globe’s sole provider of full-text searchable Arabic academic databases, Al Manhal’s cutting-edge technology and innovative digital...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 December, 2016 10:40 am

UAE's Higher Colleges of Technology Celebrates ABET International Accreditation for Engineering Programs

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), a leading higher education institution in the region, has received accreditation from the prestigious US-based Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) for its Engineering Technology & Science programs. The HCT's Engineering...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 25 December, 2016 3:16 pm

Albaik Sponsors The Second Jeddah International Book Fair

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and under the direct supervision of His Royal Highness Prince Mishaal bin Majid bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah, ALBAIK Food Systems Co. Ltd. has joined the Second...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 December, 2016 4:20 am

Sharjah Ruler to attend AUS graduation ceremony, Thursday

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), will attend the university’s Fall 2016 Commencement on Thursday, December 22, at the University City Hall, Sharjah. A total of 545...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 December, 2016 3:18 am

Viss Introduces Instrumental Lessons to Enhance Student’s Academic Development

The Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), a premium school offering the Australian Curriculum and IB diploma, has become one of the first schools in the UAE to introduce band lessons for all Grade 6 students. Starting this academic year, all Grade 6 students will take...

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