Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 1:06 am

Rotana TV Network unveils Rotana Comedy and Rotana Kids

Rotana TV Network, headquartered in Saudi Arabia and one of the largest TV networks in the region, has announced the launch of new channels – Rotana Comedy  and Rotana Kids -  as part of its attempt to educate and entertain people of all age-groups during the Holy Month of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 3 May, 2020 1:30 pm

Dubai Culture provides guided tours and virtual workshops at Etihad Museum for school students

Based on its commitment to enhance the importance of museums among the younger generations in the UAE as well as enrich their knowledge of the Emirati experience and strengthen their link with the Emirati cultural identity through innovative, interactive channels, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority...

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Culture & Education | Friday 1 May, 2020 2:36 pm

Sharjah Museums Authority celebrates International Museum Day with an online exhibition 

With audiences isolating at home, venues shutdown and events cancelled, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is holding “Diversity in Times of Adversity” online exhibition to bring people together to appreciate the role of arts and creativity during a world crisis.    On the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 April, 2020 2:01 am

Ministry of Culture Launches the World's First e-learning Platform for Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Decorative Arts

Steeped in rich cultural heritage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has for centuries been home to some of history's finest Arabic calligraphers and Islamic artists. The Saudi Ministry of Culture is celebrating this heritage and leading the digital transformation of this specialized art form by...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 April, 2020 5:08 pm

Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government launches the Executive Education Smart Platform

As part of its concerted efforts to enhance the capabilities of government leaders in the UAE and the Arab region, the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has launched the ‘Executive Education Smart Platform.’   Conceived with the goal of keeping pace with global...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 April, 2020 12:13 pm

Dubai Culture boosts culture of giving with ‘Ramadan Heroes’ campaign

As part of its humanitarian community initiatives targeting basic services employees in the Emirate of Dubai, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in cooperation with its partners, Dar Al-Bir, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Industrial City, Talabat, and Art for Good Group, launched the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 27 April, 2020 3:22 pm

Dubai Culture supports Art Jameel’s Research and Practice Platform to ease the burden on local creative industry

As part of its ongoing efforts to support the creative community, keeping in purview the COVID-19 outbreak and its resulting challenges, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its association with Art Jameel, an independent organisation that supports arts, education, and...

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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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