Culture & Education | Sunday 11 December, 2016 2:06 pm

Sharjah Book Authority Extends Bridges of Cultural Communication with Latin America

Literary fans in the southern reaches of North America have been able to find out more about Arabic culture following Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s participation at Mexico Book Fair. The 30th edition of the annual event saw SBA’s stand receive a great deal of interest from Latin...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 8 December, 2016 5:04 pm

The Ministry of Education and Tatweer Building Company Launch the Investment and Finance in Educational Buildings Conference

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education today announced plans to launch a partnership initiative with the private sector as part of a wider initiative to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy. The public-private partnership (PPP) plan will promote investment in and development of...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 8 December, 2016 5:02 pm

Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan Joins Dubai Culture for Official Visit to Dubai Public Library

His Excellency Arman Issagaliyev, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Dubai, has made an official visit to Al Twar Dubai Public Library, where he was briefed on the library facilities, as well as other branches of Dubai Public Library and range of services. Dubai Public Library...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 3:19 pm

Etihad Museum Open to the Public Starting 7th January

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced that the Etihad Museum, will open its doors to the general public on 7th January 2017. As the Museum is currently welcoming senior officials and VIP delegations...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:21 pm

Melinda Gates remporte le Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award 2016

Son Altesse le cheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-souverain de Dubaï, a décerné le Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award à trois lauréats lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture du Knowledge Summit 2016 (Sommet ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 1:15 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi Marks January 15th as Official Launch Date for Fifth Edition of Sharjah Children Biennial

Children from across the globe are being given the perfect opportunity to imagine, create and innovate with the launch of the fifth edition of the Sharjah Children Biennial (SCB). Set to commence on January 15, 2017, the date of the fifth edition of SCB has been officially announced by Her Highness ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 11:20 am

KAU drives Vision 2030 goals of youth empowerment, innovation

King Abdulaziz University is driving Saudi Vision 2030 goals of youth empowerment and innovation by becoming the Middle East and North Africa’s first educational institution to establish an SAP Next-Gen Hub on its campus. The Next-Gen Hub, part of SAP University Alliances Global Academic...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 6 December, 2016 12:40 pm

Submissions for Dubai Culture’s Sikka Art Fair 2017 Now Open

 Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, is now accepting submissions for the seventh edition of Sikka Art Fair 2017, to be held 11-21 March 2017 in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. The invitation for...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 6 December, 2016 12:32 pm

The first ever Arabic-language flash-packing travel series premieres on Quest Arabiya

Quest Arabiya today announced its new short form series, Rahaalah, the first ever Arabic-language travel show about Flash-Packing[i], a form of up-scaled backpacking. The factual series chronicles Saudi adventurer and Harvard Alumni, Abdullah Al-Jumah, who left behind his profession as a...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 6 December, 2016 11:29 am

Emirati Artist Omar al Marzooqi Released his Debut Album “NAWEEHA” With Universal Music Mena

Following the success of his single “Jan Jonouni” released in November with an official music clip that topped 230k views to date on VEVO, Omar Al Marzooqi released his long awaited debut album “Naweeha” with Universal Music MENA on December 2nd, 2016, coinciding with the...

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