Culture & Education | Monday 20 May, 2019 4:30 am

Sharjah Book Authority Announces Debut Edition of Emirati Book Fair

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will be hosting the first Emirati Book Fair, May 26–28. The cultural event has been conceptualised in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to annually mark May 26...

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Culture & Education | Monday 20 May, 2019 4:00 am

AURAK is Wyoming Bound

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP) hosted a two-day committee visit for a University of Wyoming (UW) delegation to speculate on the possibility of cultivating a student and faculty exchange program. The delegation...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 May, 2019 2:36 pm

Jeddah Mayor and Dar Al-Hekma Board of Trustees member Salih Al-Turki celebrates the graduation of 467 students representing 17th batch

Dar Al-Hekma University has recently held, under the patronage of His Excellency Salih Al- Turki, Jeddah Mayor and Honorary President of Dar Al-Hekma University, a grand graduation party for 467 undergraduate and postgraduate students for the academic 2018-2019 representing the 17th batch of...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:06 am

‘Misk Historic Jeddah’ highlights the city’s heritage

 Jeddah’s historical area welcomed visitors with songs as part of the third edition of the “Misk Historic Jeddah” initiative, which highlights the city’s historical and cultural importance. The event, which was launched last Tuesday and runs until May 20, features...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 6:52 am

Dubai Culture to launch an interactive installation named ‘Quran Tech’ in partnership with Dubai Mall

Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan and promoting the values of Islam, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Dubai Mall, has announced the launch of an interactive display at the Bloomingdales Atrium of the mall, which will be available at the venue from 18th...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 6:30 am

Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department organizes dialogue sessions with government institutions under the topic "The Family's Happiness and Stability"

A group of specialists graced the first of the dialogue sessions held in Ramadan Dubai, a project under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and which carries the theme "Ramadan Dubai Compassion...

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Culture & Education | Friday 17 May, 2019 6:00 am

Six art galleries to showcase their artists’ works in Shara Art Fair 2019

The Saudi Art Council gears up to launchShara Art Fair 2019, following the overwhelming success of the previous four editions. The five-day Fair, which will be held between May 19thto May 23rd, will bring together a conglomerate of trendsetting art galleries and enablers to show case the work of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 15 May, 2019 3:00 am

AUS student architecture designs selected for Expo 2020

Visitors to the highly anticipated Expo 2020 will be able to interact with and explore the work of three students from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS), who have recently been awarded up to 20,000 Euros each to develop their projects as ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 1:47 am

Master’s degree scholarships for Saudi teachers in world’s top universities

The Ministry of Education has approved a scholarship program named “Istihdaaf” to enable male and female Saudi teachers to obtain their master’s degrees from the most prestigious universities in the world in specializations like mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, computers...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 1:44 am

Saudi culture minister meets Russian counterparts in Moscow

As part of an official visit to the Russian Federation, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Prime Minister for Sports, Tourism and Culture Olga Golodets. During the meeting, on May 13 in Moscow, they discussed areas of...

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