Culture & Education | Thursday 12 September, 2019 12:13 am

Crown Prince orders renovation of Princess Nourah’s palace

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, has ordered the renovation of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman Palace at his own personal expense. The palace titled “Al-Shamsiya Palace” is located near Al-Murabba neighborhood in Riyadh. “This directive ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 September, 2019 3:40 pm

Sharjah Returns from Moscow Book Fair after Opening
New Doorways for Cultural Exchange

After five days of showcasing the Emirati culture to Russians at the 32ndMoscow International Book Fair (MIBF 2019), Sharjah – the World Book Capital 2019 -has wrapped up its ‘Guest City’ participation at the fair, going down the pages of history as the first Arab city to be...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 September, 2019 2:47 pm

Alliance Française Unveils an Exquisite Display of Art, the France eMotion

  Alliance Française Abu Dhabi unveils “France eMotion”, the animated journey that celebrates new technologies, the work of four young international photographers and cultural sites throughout France at their Al Bateen branch last September 9. Art enthusiasts were...

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Culture & Education | Monday 9 September, 2019 4:30 am

Sharjah Archaeology Authority Highlights Achievements of the Emirate in Protecting and Managing Archaeological Findings

In celebration of Sharjah being named the “World Book Capital City for the year 2019,” the Sharjah Archeology Authority (SAA) on Wednesday morning held an introductory meeting to showcase the efforts of the Emirate of Sharjah in the protection and management of archaeological findings....

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Culture & Education | Monday 9 September, 2019 2:26 am

AURAK Gains ABET Accreditation for Three Degree Programs

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) bachelors of science degree programs in Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Chemical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commissions (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 9 September, 2019 1:05 am

Sharjah brings its Tambourines and Traditional Songs to Red Square and other Landmarks

A touch of Emirati flair has been added to Moscow’s merriment surrounding its 872ndbirthday celebrations, witnessed by the Russian capital in the past few days. The rhythmic playing of tambourines and lively songs by the Sharjah National Band have walked Moscow’s streets covering key...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 September, 2019 4:03 am

Saudi Arabia gifts Qur’an to thousands at global book fair

Thousands of copies of the Holy Qur’an have been gifted to visitors flocking to the Kingdom’s pavilion at the ongoing International Book Fair in Indonesia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. More than 10,000 copies of the Qur’an printed in Indonesian by the King Fahd...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 September, 2019 12:50 am

Sharjah Links the History & Future of 
Russian–Emirati Literary Relationship at Moscow Book Fair

Four Emirati and Russian authors and expert researchers have analysed the long history of creative relationship between Emirati and Russian literature at a panel discussion, ‘Literary Creativity between Russia and the UAE’ held yesterday (Friday) at the ongoing Moscow International Book ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 September, 2019 9:09 am

Ministry obtains historic drawings of Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has obtained a set of historic documents detailing the first major expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The collection, which includes 271 architectural drawings, designs and photographs of the works which took place in the 1950s, have been handed to...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 September, 2019 1:41 am

Dubai Culture delights orphans in collaboration with Asareer

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with the Asareer Volunteer Youth Team and the Red Crescent, organised an orphans day as part of the Asareer initiative, which took an innovative approach to providing humanitarian assistance by bringing together orphans and...

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