Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 6:47 am

Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Announces Strategic Initiative to Revamp Dubai’s Entire Public Library Network

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), announced the launch of a strategic initiative by Dubai Culture to revamp all its public libraries in Dubai.   This initiative coincides with the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 6:04 am

Sharjah Book Authority calls for Establishment of Librarians Association in UAE

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has called for the establishment of an Emirates Librarians' Association. The Authority, which seeks to promote literary services across the UAE, says that such a platform would assist Emirati and resident library experts, as well as other professionals in the UAE,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 5:10 am

Citizen Science: creating a pipeline of millions of scientists and innovators for the future

ADEC, EY and Tribal Planet unveil a unique mobile platform at global event to encourage STEM education both inside and outside of the classroom -          Scott Kelly, the US Astronaut who served the longest period in the International Space...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 4:01 am

“UAE Reads” Initiative to be Launched On Monday

On the directives of Her Highness Dr. Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, the “UAE Reads” initiative will be launched this upcoming Monday. This cultural initiative is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the UAE University and the ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 2:08 am

Children Learn the Art of Making Sound Effects at the SCRF

From plastic bottles, pipes, cans, straws, balloons, rubber, wood, grains and even an X-ray sheet children visiting the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival were taught how to create sound effects that could be used for animation and theater.    These skills were part of a...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 30 April, 2016 2:00 am

Michelin-starred chef Greg Malouf introduces children to Middle Eastern cooking at SCRF

Children can learn about the art of Middle Eastern cuisine with a lesson from Michelin-starred chef and author, Greg Malouf, and co-author Lucy Malouf, at the 8th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and currently underway at Expo Centre...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 April, 2016 6:59 am

Children learn the art of being happy at the SCRF

Happiness is an art that can be taught according to a workshop entitled The Happiness Ladder – organised by Dr. Asma Al Sayegh held during the 8th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA).   The workshop featured videos,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 April, 2016 5:13 am

FAMILY OPEN DAY @ SENSATION STATION CENTRE Serving our Special Needs Community of Dubai

Sensation Station opened its doors to the local community inviting families to attend the FAMILY OPEN DAY on Saturday 16th April 2016, to jointly celebrate the centre’s first anniversary and expansion. The event was a great success, which proves the demand in the need for quality therapy...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 April, 2016 5:08 am

AUS holds Enterprising Youth Forum

Business leaders and experts gathered at American University of Sharjah (AUS) to talk about entrepreneurship at the AUS Enterprising Youth Form held on campus April 28. The successful day-long event aimed to promote and build a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:38 pm

AUS College of Engineering holds catapult-building competition

Almost 180 engineering freshmen at American University of Sharjah (AUS) competed to build a catapult that could throw a table tennis ball the farthest distance during the popular NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing Competition held late yesterday, April 27, at the...

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