Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 9:03 pm

Sharjah wraps up achievement-filled yearlong stint as World Book Capital, hands over title to Kuala Lumpur

Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 closing ceremony held virtuallyBodour Al Qasimi: This global pandemic is yet another reminder of our shared humanity… We are united by our love for books and reading.Sharjah transformed into a beehive of cultural activities centered around books and reading...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 21 April, 2020 12:51 pm

Dr. Ahmad-Belhoul-Al-Falasi: Universities are committed to exempting students from warnings and dismissals during current distance learning

Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, has issued a statement assuring that his ministry is working at full capacity to reduce the burden on students during the current coronavirus crisis. In his statement His Excellency...

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Culture & Education | Monday 20 April, 2020 1:01 am

Distance Education will turn to be a Strategic Choice rather than just an Alternative, Minister of Education discloses

Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, Minister of Education, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for E-Learning, praised the support the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are extending for education in the Kingdom of Saudi...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2020 5:23 pm

Dubai Culture affirms efficiency of remote-work system in all its departments

Since the initiation of the remote-work system across all departments of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), its employees have adapted quickly to the new system, carrying out their assigned tasks as efficiently as they would have had they performed them in the workplace. From 17...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2020 12:32 pm

MBC Group – Tuning Into Another Week of The Ultimate In TV Entertainment

In closely monitoring the evolution of the Covid-19 situation and its precise and ongoing impact on TV Advertising, the latest weekly data findings (For the period spanning March 29-April 4) are once again indicative of MBC Group’s unmatched leadership and potential for...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2020 2:46 am

‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special to Air on National Geographic and National Geographic Abu Dhabi on 19 April 2020, at 4 AM UAE/3 AM KSA Time

Today, National Geographic and National Geographic Abu Dhabiannounce that One World: Together At Home -- a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic -- will air on 19 April 2020 at 4 AM UAE Time/3 AM KSA Time with a rerun on 19 April 2020...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 April, 2020 12:53 am

AUS virtual events allow potential students to explore university options while staying home and staying safe

The current COVID-19 pandemic is proving no hindrance to prospective students of American University of Sharjah (AUS) who want to learn more about the university and what it has to offer. Students interested in pursuing AUS study still have the opportunity to meet with admissions advisors and...

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Culture & Education | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:22 pm

Sheikh Zayed Book Award honours 2020 winners with virtual ceremony

 Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the Arab world’s most prestigious and lucrative literary prizes, held a virtual livestream...

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Culture & Education | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:03 pm

Acclaimed Children’s Book Illustrator Korky Paul Kicks off

 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s Virtual Session Series Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the illustrator of the ‘Winnie and Wilbur’ series, read and drew from his books during the live stream   With the 30th edition of the Abu...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 16 April, 2020 1:41 pm

Stay home and enjoy a virtual tour of Sharjah Museums Authority’s art collection

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is bringing everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of its contemporary and modern art masterpieces housed at Sharjah Art Museum.    The move, part of SMA concerted efforts, is to ensure the Authority continues to engage with the...

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