Culture & Education | Tuesday 15 December, 2015 3:04 am

Sharjah Book Authority builds on close Gulf relationships during Doha Book Fair

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has concluded its participation in the 26th edition of the Doha International Book Fair held at the Qatar National Convention Center, achieving great success in promoting its events, grants and prizes. The SBA received many requests for participation in the Sharjah...

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Culture & Education | Monday 14 December, 2015 4:57 pm

Gulf Medical University Conducts Seminar on Use of Anti-Diabetic Medicines

The College of Pharmacy of Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned and operated by Thumbay Group, held a seminar titled “Safe, Effective and Affordable Use of Anti-Diabetic Medicines” at the University campus in Al Jurf, Ajman on...

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Culture & Education | Monday 14 December, 2015 5:18 am

ITWORX Education launches tech-powered, innovative e-learning program for young Syrian refugees in Lebanon

In its longstanding mission to transform education through technology, ITWORX Education, a market leader in education technology solutions that address the needs of K12 education institutions worldwide, has launched an innovative and holistic e-learning solution for underserved and underprivileged...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 December, 2015 4:14 pm

This Children’s Book Will Teach Your Kids to Save Money

In today’s fast paced world, it has become imperative for children to absorb skills that can help them grow into confident and self-reliant young adults. While most parents and educational organizations focus on instilling essential life and social skills into their children, a skill that is...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 December, 2015 10:05 am

Region’s first 3D Printing Olympiad for students to be held in Dubai

  Students from across the GCC will be participating in the region’s first 3D printing competition aimed at targeting young talent from schools and universities.   The Gulf 3D Printing Olympiad, inspired by the UAE Innovation Week, is the brainchild of ATLAB, a...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 4:17 pm

Sultan Al Qasimi announces Sharjah as baby-friendly emirate

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced Sharjah as a Baby- Friendly Emirate, making it the world's first baby-friendly city after adopting four standards for organizations to implement to be rated as baby-friendly....

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 12:32 pm

The French company, Babilou Group, announces the opening of Babilou Downtown Dubai

The prestigious French company, Babilou Group, opened its first Signature Nursery in Downtown Dubai, in November 2015 and announced the opening of its second branch in Umm Suqeim in the coming few weeks.  His Excellency the Ambassador of France to the UAE, Mr. Michel Miraillet and the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:47 pm

Winners of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Announced in Dubai

National Geographic Channel; Hiroshi Ishiguro, Professor of the Department of Innovation Systems in the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University; and Ahmed Alshugairi, presenter of 'Khawatir' television programme, have been adjudged as winners of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 9:46 am

Knowledge Summit sees key role for Arab Knowledge Index in economic diversification and employment generation

  Arab countries urged to innovate and develop knowledge-based economies to avert risk of going ‘extinct’ Arab countries that fail to innovate and develop their knowledge-based economies risk going “extinct”, a panel discussion at the Knowledge Summit 2015...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 8:42 am

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation launches Arab Knowledge Index in cooperation with UNDP - During Knowledge Summit 2015

Index offers systematic annual mechanism to measure status of knowledge in Arab countries   Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme announced during a press conference at the Knowledge Summit 2015 in Dubai the launch of the first...

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