DUBAI: To mark the 47th UAE National Day and the historic achievements of this great nation, Expo 2020 Dubai hosted a special onsite celebration yesterday for its staff of more than 660 people. The Expo 2020 team comprises individuals from more than 60 countries, perfectly highlighting the UAE’s spirit of unity, inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration as the nation prepares to …

DUBAI: Musicians representing about 190 nations have been brought together in the Dubai desert to perform an unprecedented rendition of the UAE national anthem, as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s celebrations to mark the 47th UAE National Day and the Year of Zayed – honouring the country’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The orchestral performance of Ishy Bilady – …

DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is set to welcome a host of influential international speakers as it organises the fifth Knowledge Summit on December 5-6, 2018, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of …

KARACHI: Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust in collaboration with Aaj Ka Random & New Louvre Art Gallery held a framed photo exhibition for supporting the trust. Held on Sunday, the exhibition showcased the work of various contributors of the Aaj Ka Random group. Aaj Ka Random is a group of global photography enthusiasts, who donated their framed clicks for sale. …

KARACHI: Out of school kids of dock workers of Port Qasim attended their second Sunday Street School established by their parents in their sit-in camp in front of the Karachi Press Club. More than 100 children attended this second sunday school and urged authorities to release four months salaris to their parents and not to release them from their jobs …

KARACHI: Students are at the core of every university but are often excluded from decisions on campus life, teaching and learning initiatives, and gender equity programmes; according to students, teaching faculty and public intellectuals at Parwaaz, Aga Khan University’s three-day inaugural conference on student experience. “Higher education is often portrayed as being a journey of discovery that is unique to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the patronage of Her Excellency Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Zayed University will host the UN-supported Principle for Responsible Management Education 8th Annual MENA Regional Conference this November 28th & 29th in-line with Vision2021. We look to further Zayed University’s commitment to excellence and development first established by the …

KARACHI: The 11th International Urdu Conference was inaugurated at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi on Thursday with many writers, poets and intellectuals from within and outside Pakistan gracing the occasion.The stage could barely contain the constellation of literary giants seated in a long queue. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah was the chief guest of the inaugurated ceremony of International Urdu …

KARACHI: The 11th International Urdu Conference organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi will be held from November 22 to November 25, announced president of the council Ahmed Shah at a press conference on Tuesday. He informed that the arts council will organize the 11th International Urdu Conference from the November 22 to 25 at the Arts Council of …

KARACHI: Knorr Noodles has partnered with The Citizen’s Foundation to provide school books for 10,000 children across Pakistan. People across Pakistan will be able to support the cause by simply sharing the launch video from the TCF Facebook page, with Knorr Noodles contributing Rs 100 for every share. Knorr Noodles announced this initiative during a Children’s Day Carnival organized at …