Culture & Education | Tuesday 29 May, 2018 12:33 pm

Times Higher Education International Student List names American University of Sharjah number one in the world

For the second year running, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has topped the Times Higher Education (THE) list of universities with the highest percentage of international students globally. The list is widely regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of international student numbers,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 29 May, 2018 6:38 am

All set for the 12th edition of Saudi Souq Okaz

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) is gearing up for the 12th edition of the historic Souq Okaz. The SCTH is preparing to host the popular annual festival in Taif with a range of new events to promote tourism, arts and crafts. The historic festival that will continue...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 27 May, 2018 5:58 am

EAA Foundation’s moving exhibition kicked off at the W Hotel

Education Above All (EAA) Foundation recently held a reception at the opening of its ‘Reaching 10 Million Out of School Children’ exhibition at the W Hotel Doha, in the presence of a number of ambassadors, to mark a major milestone in its work to empower 10 million marginalised and...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 26 May, 2018 1:48 am

AUS joins international Tiny House movement, creating a small living space with big potential

Faculty and students at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have unveiled a    “Tiny House” on campus, showcasing the latest research in sustainable and environmentally friendly construction. A team of undergraduate students, professors and alumni from the university...

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Culture & Education | Friday 25 May, 2018 1:46 am

Pulse 95 Radio Reveals New Features and Timings in Ramadan

Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, is upon us once again. Sharjah’s first English language radio station, Pulse 95 Radio, the latest channel of Sharjah Media Corporation has overhauled its show timings during the month of Ramadan, so listeners don’t miss out on their...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 24 May, 2018 1:10 am

Knowledge without Borders Launches ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book’ Initiative

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), the Sharjah-based cultural initiative, has announced the launch of its ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book’ initiative to promote the exchange of knowledge, entertainment and cultural experiences among members of the UAE community and inspire them to read a...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 May, 2018 2:48 pm

Wasl supports Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in honour of Year of Zayed

wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has signed an agreement with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai as part of a number of initiatives the group has launched to celebrate the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 May, 2018 2:01 pm

AUS architecture professor selected for prestigious Fulbright Program

Marcus Farr, a faculty member of the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS), has been named a 2019 Fulbright Scholar, a prestigious and widely recognized acknowledgement of scholarly achievement. Farr will travel to the Yangtze River Delta region of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 May, 2018 1:38 pm

Al Jalila Foundation and Sanofi Join Forces to Advance Scientific Research in the UAE

Al Jalila Foundation and Sanofi joined forces to develop and implement a scientific education program to encourage medical research and drive scientific innovation in the UAE. The joint effort involved the implementation of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training programs that will upskill and...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 May, 2018 11:50 am

Dubai Culture Hosts ‘Mobile Light Photography Workshop’

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, hosted the ‘Mobile Light Photography Workshop’ in May, organised by the artist Jassim al Awadhi from ‘Akaas Visual Arts’ at Al Twar Public...

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