Culture & Education | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 7:34 am

14 films supported by Doha Film Institute on spotlight 
at the 2016 Sarajevo Film Festival

A diverse slate of 14 films supported by the Doha Film Institute will be screened at the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival to be held from August 12 to 20, 2016, underlining the strong relations shared by the two entities, providing another compelling platform for emerging filmmakers to highlight their...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 7:18 am

Special Needs Students blend Cause with Creativity through “Assistive Technology” Inspired Calendars

Al Noor Training Centre is delighted to announce their upcoming Desk and Wall Calendar collection for the year 2017 with a unique and fascinating theme of Assistive Technology (AT).    As a continuation of the ongoing Assitive Technology awareness campaign, the calendar project aims ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 8:13 am

SISD Announces Cutting Edge Sporting Facilities for the Upcoming Academic Year

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) – Dubai’s first ever school to offer bilingual education in French, German, English and Arabic – is experiencing a surge in admissions of students for the coming academic year.  Their facilities are going from strength ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 3 August, 2016 12:30 pm

Dubai Public Library Launches Eighth Edition of ‘Our Summer is Filled with Culture & Arts’ Programme

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for heritage, arts and culture, has announced the launch of the Dubai Public Library summer programme ‘Our Summer is filled with Culture & Arts’, which comes in line with the authority’s...

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Culture & Education | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:26 pm

CNN Freedom Project to reach more audiences through CNN Arabic

The CNN Freedom Project - CNN’s long-running editorial initiative dedicated to ending modern day slavery - will reach new audiences by launching on CNN Arabic.   With a remit to enact change, educate and advocate against human trafficking, CNN Freedom Project on CNN Arabic will...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 31 July, 2016 6:17 am

Jawaher Al Qasimi Attends Sharjah Business Women Forum in London

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and Honorary Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), has participated in the opening ceremony of the Sharjah Business Women...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 July, 2016 4:35 am

Jawaher Al Qasimi Launches the First ‘Talli’ International Product Line

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, Founder and Royal Patron of Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, has launched the first international product line to feature the traditional Emirati...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 12:05 pm

Doha Film Institute chooses 4 short films by Qatari directors for Qatari Film Fund Spring 2016 grants

The Doha Film Institute has announced the grantees of its Qatari Film Fund as part of the Spring 2016 cycle. Four short films by Qatari directors have been selected for this grant cycle, which will cover development, production, post-production, mentorship, and equipment & production support...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 3:51 pm

Sharjah Girl Guides Concludes its Summer Programme

Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) concluded the summer camp that was held under the slogan ‘Summer of Accomplishments’ with more than 70 Brownies and Guides taking part at the event.    Featuring a series of art and training workshops, the programme aimed to instil positivity...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 17 July, 2016 10:03 am

MBC entertainment and satirical shows dominate social media engagement this Ramadan

The Holy month of Ramadan is an important time for television viewership in the Middle East, with a huge surge in TV viewership, particularly, for Arabic dramas. However, according to Meltwater, a global media intelligence firm, an analysis of social media reactions around popular MBC TV...

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