Culture & Education | Sunday 21 February, 2016 4:31 am

SBA concludes its participation in Casablanca International Book Fair

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) concludes its participation today (Sunday) in the 22nd edition of the Casablanca International Book Fair (CIBF) where the UAE was chosen as the guest of honour by the fair’s organisers, The Moroccan Ministry of Culture.    The UAE was chosen as ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 18 February, 2016 1:26 pm

American University of Ras Al Khaimah Signs MoU with New International Partner

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and the University of Nebraska - Kearney (UNK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at AURAK head offices in Ras Al Khaimah.  The MoU allows students of both institutions to study in a different part of the world and experience another...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 18 February, 2016 1:17 pm

GROHE and AUD in collaboration with the ALSERKAL Cultural Foundation team up to take young designers to the next level

 The American University in Dubai (AUD) and GROHE, world leading German manufacturer in sanitary fittings, in collaboration with ALSERKAL Cultural Foundation, have launched the “WATER & SAND” Design Atelier. During the unique design atelier AUD students will develop a wellness...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 18 February, 2016 7:33 am

UD Alumni Celebrate their new campus

University of Dubai Alumni gathered at the new campus in Academic City to celebrate their long awaiting dream of having their own campus. Dr. Eesa Batsaki, UD president, attended the event and joined the celebration with UD provost, Deans and number of staff and faculty members. Bastaki said that...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 12:33 pm

GEMS Heritage Indian School to open April 2016

GEMS Education has announced the opening of a new CBSE School for April 2016. GEMS Heritage Indian School will be located in the Al Barsha of Dubai, in a purpose built facility that will cater to over 10,000 students once completed.*   The school will be unique in Dubai offering a...

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Culture & Education | Monday 15 February, 2016 4:50 pm

AUS students celebrate their cultural and ethnic diversity

Students of American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated the diverse community of the university during its Spring 2016 Club Fair, which began today, February 15, 2016. The two-day event gives new students a chance to sign up for the many cultural and common interest clubs on the AUS...

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Culture & Education | Monday 15 February, 2016 12:26 pm

Sharjah Girl Guides develop skills and creativity through workshops

Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) organised a series of workshops with an aim to develop the skills and abilities of the brownies and the guides in art, innovation and creativity during the months of January and February.   The first program that took place was titled “Art in...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 14 February, 2016 8:19 am

Saif bin Zayed Attends MoU Signing between “Aqdar” and ADEC

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, recently witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Khalifa Student Empowerment Program “Aqdar” and Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). The MoU aims to activate...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 February, 2016 7:50 am

Knowledge without Borders to launch a new cultural initiative next Monday

Knowledge without Borders (KwB) is holding a press conference on February 15 at Al Noor Island to announce the launch of a new cultural initiative in line with 2016 being declared as the Year of Reading by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and under the continuous directives ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 February, 2016 7:46 am

Deloitte: Data analytics transforming higher education

Across the Middle East, educational institutions and providers face a myriad of challenges and opportunities. On the demand side, changing student and employer expectations place pressure on providers to improve learner outcomes and maintain relevance. Changes to regulations, growing competition...

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