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Sharjah named World Book Capital for 2019 by Unesco

06 Aug, 2017

Irina Bokova, Unesco director general, announced the decision on the recommendation of the advisory committee which met at the Headquarters of the International Federation of Library Assoc...

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Wadi Al Helo kicks off in pomp

02 Apr, 2017

SHARJAH: Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Eastern Region Off...

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Wadi Al Helo Days for poetry, song and dances begin in the mountains of Sha...

02 Apr, 2017

The second edition of the Wadi Al Helo Days for poetry began on Thursday evening at Al Qal’ee celebrations square casting a magical spell on listeners.

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Raft of activities lined up for Wadi Al Helo Days for Folk Poetry

15 Mar, 2017

SHARJAH: Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Eastern Region Off...

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Musical revival at Khor Fakkan Cultural Festival

05 Mar, 2017

The Khor Fakkan Office at the Department of Culture has organised the second edition of the Khor Fakkan Cultural Festival. The festival - held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr S...

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Khorfakkan Cultural Festival honours WAM

05 Mar, 2017

KHORFAKKAN: The Khorfakkan Cultural Festival has honoured Emirates News Agency, WAM, an official news agency, for its role in highlighting the cultural activiti...

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Khorfakkan Cultural Festival: A sonic night of folk artistry

05 Mar, 2017

KHORFAKKAN: Khorfakkan, a quiet town that is known as the bride of the eastern coast, on Thursday hosted the second edition of the Khorfakkan Cultural Festival. The festival is organised by ...

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Khorfakkan Theatrical Festival wows residents

29 Jan, 2017

KHORFAKKAN: Khorfakkan, which is renowned as the Bride of the East Coast, recently hosted the fourth edition of Khorfakkan Theatrical Festival, organised by the...

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Play showcases four Syrians’ dream for restoration of peace in motherland

22 Jan, 2017

SHARJAH: Theatre is often the place that actors and directors avail of to express the public’s views about various political and social issues. This observation came to life during the showc...

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Sultan attends Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival

09 Jan, 2017

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Sunday evening witnessed the 15th edition of the Sharjah A...

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Islamic fest presents 35 artists

15 Dec, 2016

SHARJAH: Sheikh Salem Bin Abdul Rahman Bin Salem Al Qasimi, Office Chairman of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has i...

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Islamic arts fest to kick off themed ‘Bunyan’

13 Dec, 2016

SHARJAH: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Cultural Affairs D...

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