Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 12:35 pm

Sharjah Bids Farewell to New Delhi World Book Fair after 
Nine-day Intercultural Dialogue

Sharjah has showcased the unique features of Arab and Emirati culture in the Indian capital, as guest of honour at the 27th edition of New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF 2019). The nine-day book fair was held from 5 to 13 January, and saw the participation of a host of international...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 4:13 am

Saudi education minister sets 100-day deadline for change, seeking better performance, quality

The education minister on Saturday set a 100-day deadline to shake up teaching in the Kingdom, encouraging leaders in the sector to get away from their desks and out of the office. Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh issued the challenge at a workshop assessing the status of the public education...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 3:14 am

Program launched to empower young Saudis in nonprofit sector

The second Saudi Philanthropic Fellowship program, organized in tandem with the King Khalid Foundation (KKF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was launched on Saturday at the KKF’s headquarters. Called Shaghaf, meaning “passion,” the program will aim to attract young...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 2:27 am

Zayed University Bridges Cooperation with Universities Worldwide, Al Mehaideb

Sunday marks the beginning of the Spring 2018-2019 semester, welcoming nearly 323 first-year students from across the Emirates to pursue their bachelor's degree at Zayed University.   Prof. Reyadh Al Mehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University, welcomed the newcomers urging them to...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 12 January, 2019 4:00 am

2nd Qassim Book Fair attracts big crowds

The 2nd Qassim Book Fair, organized by the municipality of Buraidah, attracted thousands of visitors on Friday. Held at the Qassim International Convention and Exhibition Center, the fair offers a variety of cultural events to promote the publishing industry in Saudi Arabia. More than 200...

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Culture & Education | Friday 11 January, 2019 10:31 am

‘Time’: Saudi Arabia’s KAUST announces theme of science festival

The theme of this year’s festival of science, being launched by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), will be “Time.” Part of KAUST’s Winter Enrichment Program (WEP), the festival will run from Jan. 13 to Jan. 24, and will feature 12 keynote...

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Culture & Education | Friday 11 January, 2019 3:00 am

Emirati Writers Sign their Works for Indian Book Lovers

An overwhelming number of visitors at the 27th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair have been visiting the Sharjah Pavilion to have their picks of Hindi translations of the 57 Arabic language books written by renowned authors, some of who are at the book fair and signing these...

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Culture & Education | Friday 11 January, 2019 1:00 am

Historic Indo-Arab Relations Prominent in Arabic Writings

Sharjah, as the guest of honour of the 27th New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF 2019), has hosted a historical symposium shedding light on India’s prominent position in the cultural legacy of Arabic books and manuscripts.    In an intellectual discussion titled ‘India in...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 January, 2019 4:00 am

Sharjah Publishing City Highlights Strong Investment Opportunities to Indian Publishers

Sharjah Publishing City (SPC), the world’s first publishing and printing free zone and a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has showcased its key publishing services and promising investment opportunities that the emirate’s publishing sector offers to a host of India-based...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 January, 2019 3:10 am

King Faisal Prize winners announced

  The Khartoum-based International University of Africa bagged the King Faisal International Prize 2019 in the category of service to Islam. The General Secretariat of King Faisal International Prize announced winners of the 41st edition of the Prize in a ceremony held in the presence of ...

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