Empowering Arab women Sheikha Bodour’s key focus
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, from the American University of Sharjah, advocates for diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning in leadership roles...Arts & Culture
Women playing key role in educational innovations
Arab women have significant impact in shaping educational practices by embracing technology and student-centered learning, says Aziza Ellozy of The...Arts & Culture
Jordan king, queen to receive Path to Peace Award in New York
The award will be presented by the Path to Peace Foundation affiliated with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy...The award will be presented by the Path to Peace Foundation affiliated with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations
It comes in appreciation of their role in promoting interfaith harmony and dialogue, as well as bolstering prospects for peace
Abu Dhabi tourism department readies to launch summer campaign
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will announce its summer campaign at Arabian Travel...Located in Hall 2 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Visit Abu Dhabi will take guests on journey of the top sites and attractions in the capital.
Visitors will be treated to live performances from the City of Music, the creative craftsmanship of Emirati artisans at the House of Artisans zone.
Sharjah, Tunisia to cooperate on cultural heritage preservation
The Tunisian side highlighted the importance of joining forces with Sharjah, which will reflect positively on the efforts to protect...SIH Chairman Abdul Aziz Al Musallam and Tunisian Culture Minister Hayat Katat Al Garmazi recently met to discuss bilateral cooperation
They are said to have discussed tie-ups in the field of protecting tangible, intangible heritage, and heritage under water
Jeddah Yacht Club Marina Zone all set for Jeddah Season 2022
Jeddah Yacht Club Marina zone will receive on Sunday the visitors to the Jeddah Season 2022 with a variety of...The Marina Yacht Club zone is known for its magnificent sea view
The club contains a marina for ships and boats up to 135 meters in height
Qatar’s migrant army queues for glimpse of World Cup
The price of tickets means that most of those who waited up to two hours for the chance of a...Some tickets costing QAR40 ($11) have been reserved for Qatar's 2.8 million population, most of whom are foreign workers
However, all the cheap tickets are apparently gone, and the cost of others was too high for those earning $275 a month
‘Like family’: Japan’s virtual YouTubers make millions from fans
Mayu Iizuka sheds her soft-spoken personality and starts cackling, screaming and waving wildly in a makeshift studio in Tokyo as...The videos are designed to make fans feel they are interacting directly with their favourite animated idols
Most fans spend only $1 per comment, but the most dedicated sometimes splurge $400 to post impassioned missives to their virtual idols
Women’s cricket looks to future with Dubai event
The FairBreak Invitational, featuring England captain Heather Knight, West Indies skipper Stafanie Taylor and Pakistan's Sana Mir, opens on Wednesday.Women's cricket has emerged as a marketing hit in recent years with international finals played at sold-out stadiums, including a record 86,000-plus at the MCG.
Progress was halted by the pandemic but the sport bounced back with a successful World Cup in New Zealand, Australia beating Knight's England at a sold-out Hagley Oval last month.
25 children’s authors from five continents to attend Sharjah festival
A group of 25 international children’s authors from five continents will be leading a cultural program at the 13th edition...Organized by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the annual festival for children and youth runs for 12 days this year and is themed ‘Create Creativity’.
It will see the participation of 139 publishers from 12 nations. A host of popular artists and experts will lead 750 workshops and 130 art shows and performances.
Jeddah Season 2022 kicks off in Saudi Arabia
This year's Jeddah Season is expected to feature international events and artistic and theatrical performances, Arab and international art concerts,...Jeddah Season 2022 is expected to make Jeddah a permanent destination for tourism, entertainment, and events in the region
The 60-day event will reportedly see 2,800 activities in nine main zones in the presence of Jeddah residents and visitors
Murals bring ‘joy’ to Baghdad concrete jungle
Baghdad's infrastructure was laid to waste by a 13-year international embargo against the regime of late dictator Saddam Hussein.Baghdad's infrastructure was laid to waste by a 13-year international embargo against the regime of late dictator Saddam Hussein
Artist acknowledges that much needs to be done to rehabilitate the city, which once stood as a beacon of Arab culture
