Culture & Education | Thursday 20 October, 2016 8:52 am

Shortlisted Acts Gear UP For The Final Stages of Yasalam Emerging Talent Competition’s

Since the announcement of the Yasalam Emerging Talent Competition’s (ETC) top ten shortlists, the acts are currently undergoing hands-on training that includes expert guidance and mentoring from industry leaders.  Alastar, BLAK R, Elika Genteroy, FREEK, Gusto, Hasan Malik, Jamil...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 19 October, 2016 10:19 am

YouTube launches Batala, a hub for Arab female creators

YouTube launched on Monday a new hub called Batala (youtube.com/batala) just for female creators from the Middle East and North Africa which features more than 100 female creators from the region. Announced during an event in Riyadh, the channel has more than 1,000 videos and is categorized by...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 19 October, 2016 3:59 am

Lughati and the University of Sharjah Sign MoU to Measure Impact on Children

Lughati, the Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to supporting Arabic learning the smart way, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Sharjah, aimed at  conducting a research study to measure Lughati’s impact on children and students who have been involved...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 4:38 pm

AUS students honored at the Omrania Award

Three students from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) were recognized recently for their outstanding work at the Omrania/Center for the Study of the Built Environment (CSBE) Student Award for Architectural Design.   The award aims...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:30 pm

OSN extends exclusive long-term deal with 20th Century Fox

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, continues to cement its position as the go-to network for first and exclusive access to blockbuster Hollywood movies and top-rated series with a new extended partnership with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution.   The long-term...

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Culture & Education | Monday 17 October, 2016 2:45 pm

Mobily And Umm Al-Qura University Discuss their Joint Cooperation

Dr. Bakri Bin Matouk Assas, President of Umm Al-Qura University, and Mr. Ahmad Farroukh, Mobily Chief Executive Officer, discussed the aspects of cooperation between Mobily and UQU with the presence of high level delegation from both sides.   A number of important matters were discussed...

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Culture & Education | Monday 17 October, 2016 12:30 pm

Prominent Arab writers and intellectuals to join the Sharjah International Book Fair 2016

An elite group of Arab authors, literary figures, and intellectuals have confirmed participation at the 35th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2016, an 11-day fair organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), to be held from 2 and 12 November 2016, at the Sharjah Expo...

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Culture & Education | Monday 17 October, 2016 3:31 am

‘Children are Our Hope in Advocating Women’s Rights in Arab Communities’

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the third session of the 14th edition of Sharjah Children Council (SCC) will convene on Wednesday, October...

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Culture & Education | Monday 17 October, 2016 1:29 am

Lexus Short Film Winner Kev Cahill's Film to Premiere at Raindance Film Festival

Lexus and The Weinstein Company will be heading to Raindance Film Festival opening night to premiere an exciting new film The Nation Holds Its Breath, created and directed by Kev Cahill, an award-winning writer and director. Cahill comes from a VFX background and is a frontrunner in this space...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 16 October, 2016 4:47 pm

HGTV’s hit design show by Ellen DeGeneres premiers on beIN

HGTV is bringing its furniture design competition series, Ellen’s Design Challenge, to KSA and wider MENA audiences this November when it launches on beIN. Hosted by US TV star Ellen DeGeneres, the design series will put six furniture designers to the test to compete in various challenges...

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