Culture & Education | Sunday 7 February, 2016 3:53 am

More than 600 students benefit as Daman conducts interactive nutrition workshops

The National Health Insurance Company- Daman’s pioneering initiative, aimed towards raising awareness about childhood obesity and encourage physical activity saw 680 students from 16 schools participate in the programme in its third season. The programme seeks to engage with children aged...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 4 February, 2016 3:27 pm

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi attends launch of largest 
iTunes U curriculum in the Middle East

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has attended the launch of the largest iTunes U courses in the Middle East at the Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS).   VISS launched the publication of 30 courses on iTunes U ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 4 February, 2016 3:21 pm

International disability experts to speak at Knowledge Centre at AccessAbilities Expo 2016

International experts from UK, Switzerland, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE will discuss burning issues concerning people with disabilities and the latest international practices, with a view to presenting effective, implementable measures and benefitting over 50 million people...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 4 February, 2016 1:39 am

OSN Extends LONG-TERM Partnership with Discovery Communications across the Middle East and North Africa

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, today announced the extension of its partnership with Discovery Communications across the Middle East and North Africa with a new distribution deal that will see the launch of 2 new HD channels exclusively for OSN subscribers, even more hours of new...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 3 February, 2016 12:33 pm

Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) Launches Cultural Awareness

The Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) launches its cultural awareness program with a variety of packages and tailored activities to enhance the students’ knowledge of their home in the UAE, its culture, tradition and religion in a fun and engaging learning...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 3 February, 2016 4:36 am

First women only Sports Journalist Forum opens at 3rd Arab Women Sports Tournament

The first ever Female Sports Journalist Forum takes place tomorrow at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre during the third Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2016), hosted by Sharjah between February 2-12. Held under the slogan “It’s Your Turn”, the forum is the first of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 February, 2016 3:40 pm

Second Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center & UNESCO workshop comes to a close

The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) and the United Nations Organisation for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) have concluded their second joint workshop at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai. The eight-day gathering, which ran from Sunday, January 24th until Sunday, January 31st,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 February, 2016 3:30 pm

AUS holds Eighth International Conference on Material Sciences and Engineering

Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), the university held the Eighth International Conference on Material Sciences and Engineering today, Tuesday, February...

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Culture & Education | Monday 1 February, 2016 12:52 pm

NATURE VS. NURTURE EXPLORES HOW THE UAE CAN ENCOURAGE EMERGING ARTISTS

The topic of how best to create a thriving community of artists in the UAE will be discussed this week at ‘Wednesdays at the Warehouse’, a curated program of creative activities and events at Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi’s newest arts and culture destination.  During the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 1 February, 2016 7:40 am

British Orchard Nursery Bags the Most Awards at Gulf Customer Experience Awards

The winners of the Gulf Customer Experience Awards were announced at the Jumeirah Creek side Hotel where the Finals and Awards Ceremony took place. British Orchard Nursery won the overall category and was presented the prestigious Best Customer Experience Award at Gulf Customer Experience Awards...

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