Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 July, 2018 2:10 pm

Sharjah Girl Guides Learn to Appreciate the Finer Things in Life

For a whole week, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) provided 15 Guides (aged 12-15 years) the opportunity to learn about specialty coffee-making at a unique five-day summer programme, the ‘Barista Academy’ which ran until July 5. This has been followed by ‘Savoir Vivre’, a five-day...

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Culture & Education | Monday 9 July, 2018 11:30 am

Dubai Culture Launches Annual ‘Our Summer is Art & Culture’ Programme

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage and literature, has announced the launch of its annual ‘Our Summer is Art & Culture’ programme, which is organised by Dubai Public Library and will run from...

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Culture & Education | Monday 9 July, 2018 6:25 am

Envoys to Saudi Arabia enjoy a day out on the heritage trail

Foreign envoys to Saudi Arabia have exchanged the sometimes dry business of diplomacy for a day out at Souq Okaz, the annual Saudi heritage and culture festival in Taif. More than 100 diplomats took part in activities from riding camels to traditional dancing, and enjoyed a glimpse into how...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 July, 2018 11:20 am

AUS design students draw their way through Italy this summer

Design students from American University of Sharjah (AUS) drew their way around Italy this month as part of a 23-day study abroad course, which saw them tour the country’s most famous and picturesque landmarks, museums and cities.   Led by Brian Dougan, Professor of Architecture,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 July, 2018 5:46 am

AURAK Organizes the Sheikh Zayed Leadership Camp for AURAK Student Leaders

Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, Dr. Bryn Holmes, and Assistant Professor of  the Political Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department, Dr. Kai Bruns of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)  organized “The Sheikh Zayed ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 July, 2018 5:15 am

Brazil Celebrates Emirati Culture at São Paulo Book Fair 2018

The Emirate of Sharjah is set to celebrate the emirate’s selection as Guest of Honour at the 25thedition of São Paulo International Book Fair, which will take place from August 3-12,with a rich programme highlighting Sharjah’s increasing influence on the global...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 July, 2018 5:06 am

Camel caravans capture visitors’ attention at Okaz Market

TAIF, Saudi Arabia: Visitors have been attracted by the camel caravans roaming the Jadat Okaz Market in Al Taif governorate this week. The caravans are a simulation of trade routes back in the old days, which flocked to the historic Saudi market from the Levant, Yemen and Iraq. The Jadat Okaz...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 July, 2018 7:35 am

More than 200 artists join Saudi Cultural Days

Art lovers, summer spenders and residents of Abha have showed up at the arts street and headquarters of the Culture and Arts Organization in Abha to enjoy the Cultural Days events, organized by the General Culture Authority over three days. The events involved the participation of 200 male and...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 July, 2018 6:28 am

Tala Nurseries: State-of-the-art Preschool Centre with Quality Learning Services

The 10 Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) Branches across the eastern and central regions of the emirate have a proven legacy of success among women and children, who consider the branches as their go-to spot for leisure and learning in Sharjah and the UAE. SLC Branches offer a range of entertainment,...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 July, 2018 6:23 am

GEMS Education students excel in IB exams

GEMS Education students studying International Baccalaureate (IB) have continued to perform above international averages, as confirmed by the latest IB examination results released on 5 July 2018.   The students’ performance continues to surpass international benchmarks, with a...

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