Culture & Education | Sunday 1 December, 2019 2:23 am

Outgoing Saudi cultural attaché in Washington honored

Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US, honored the outgoing cultural attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C. at a ceremony on Friday. Dr. Mohammed Al-Essa served the Kingdom in this position for 12 years.   He thanked Princess...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 30 November, 2019 9:26 pm

2nd Edition of King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival to Kick off, on Sunday

The Second edition of King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival is set to start here on Sunday, for two weeks, from Dec. 1st to Dec. 26th. The event is organized by the Saudi Falcons' Club, which has earmarked over SR11 million as awards for the winners, in several competitions, including various...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 30 November, 2019 1:28 am

1,000 delegates in Dubai as Expo 2020 preparations hit top gear

The next World Expo will answer global calls for optimism, and demonstrate how human brilliance can create a better future: that is the message to almost 1,000 delegates attending the fourth International Participants Meeting (IPM) organised by Expo 2020 Dubai.   Delegates to the latest...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 November, 2019 5:28 am

du & National Archives offer nostalgic journey into UAE’s past on 48th National Day

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is uniting with the National Archive to unveil a treasure trove of rare historic footage and images in time for 48th National Day celebrations. By unlocking and sharing nostalgic memories of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), du and...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 November, 2019 3:37 am

Mohammed Saeed Harib designs special social media filters for National Day

Prominent animation director Mohammed Saeed Harib’s cartoon creations are favourites with all members of the Emirati society. His computer animated TV series Freej, which launched in 2006, tells the tale of four old Emirati women living in a neighbourhood in modern Dubai. Fusing tradition,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 November, 2019 2:01 am

Free entry to Sharjah museums In celebration of National Day

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will host an array of entertaining and educational activities including competitions, workshops, shows and a maritime parade in celebration of UAE’s Martyr’s and National Day.    The Authority also announced that entry to all its 16...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 November, 2019 4:42 am

Celebrate the UAE’s 48th National Day at the region’s favourite multi-cultural Festival Park: Global Village

Encounter a world of memorable experiences centred on national pride as Global Village comes to life in a vibrant décor of red, green, white, and black for 48th National Day celebrations from Sunday 1st December until Tuesday 3rd December.    With a diverse...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 November, 2019 8:34 am

Saudi Falcons Club preparations take flight ahead of festival

The Saudi Falcons Club has applied a set of procedures and regulations to preserve falcons and their wildlife through the organization of a falcons trade and by raising awareness about their breeding and purchase.  The move comes amid the start of the countdown to the second edition of the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 November, 2019 4:40 am

Minister of Culture inaugurates "The Roads of Arabia: Masterpieces of Antiquities in Saudi Arabia across the Ages Exhibition" in Rome

 Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Culture, here today inaugurated "The Roads of Arabia: Masterpieces of Antiquities in Saudi Arabia across the Ages Exhibition." Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities Dario Franceschini and other officials...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 November, 2019 2:35 am

Dubai Culture’s Summer Heroes campaign continues with new phase

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues its year-long humanitarian community initiative that aims to tribute labourers by installing water fridges to provide refreshments for workers at Dubai Industrial City throughout the year. ‘Summer Heroes’ was launched in...

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