The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate knowledge sharing and attract more visitors to their museums, boosting tourism and driving economic growth in both emirates.
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Dragon boat races held across China to celebrate ‘Dragon Boat Festival’
Dragon boat races have been held across China to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, which is being celebrated today.
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Zayed International Airport features artwork collection series
Zayed International Airport organised an art show featuring the series “Safe Trip” and “I Met a Traveller from an Antique Land,” which will be part of the art collection on display at the newly launched terminal.
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Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department releases ‘The Archaeology and History of Fujairah’ book
The Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department has released "The Archaeology and History of Fujairah" book, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
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‘Treasures from Sharjah’ Expo in Samarkand wraps up on high note
The "From the Arabian Peninsula to Central Asia: Treasures from Sharjah on the Silk Road" exhibition, a first of its kind, concluded on a high note on Wednesday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi, Oman’s National Museum continue cultural exchange
Louvre Abu Dhabi and the National Museum of Sultanate of Oman (NM) have signed a new loan agreement, through which two distinguished pieces from Louvre Abu Dhabi's collection will be exhibited at the National Museum for one year.
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SIH participates in Thessaloniki International Book Fair
The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) is participating in the Sharjah Pavilion at the twentieth edition of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair in Greece, which is taking place from 16th to 19th May.
Sharjah is the first Arab honorary guest at the fair and is making a notable presence through the Sharjah Book Authority and several of its cultural and academic institutions.
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Ministry of Culture invites Emiratis to apply for 2nd National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity
The Ministry of Culture is now accepting applications for the second cycle of the National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity (NGPCC) to offer grants to Emirati creatives to support their creative projects.
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Stanford University celebrates the Digital School for providing an advanced digital learning experience
The Stanford Social Innovation Review at Stanford University in the United States of America celebrated the “Digital School”, one of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s global initiatives, as part of a special edition of the best initiatives in the world in Achieving justice in the sectors of health, life, education and the environment, which represents a new international achievement that enhances the UAE’s leadership in providing innovative solutions to global challenges.
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Muslim Council of Elders participates in Rabat book fair
The Muslim Council of Elders is taking part in the 29th International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, Morocco.