Prolific Arab novelist Ibrahim Al-Koni calls immigrants seekers of freedom
At a freewheeling discussion on the first day of Sharjah International Book Fair 2023, the Germany-based author calls the desert the cradle of civilisation.
Sharjah, November 02, 2023
“The desert is the cradle of civilisation, and it played a pivotal role in shaping my personality,” stated Ibrahim Al-Koni, the Libyan-born novelist who has been named the Cultural Personality of the Year at the ongoing 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair, running at Sharjah Expo Centre from November 1-12, carrying the theme ‘We Speak Books’.
Korean anthropologist Lee Hee Soo at SIBF 2023: Sustainable cooperation is the need of the hour
The UAE and Korea see greater scope for bilateral cooperation in culture, education, renewable energy and other key sectors
Sharjah, November, 02, 2023
“Islam is not just a religion, it teaches coexistence and its people have noble ethics,” noted Lee Hee Soo, Emeritus Professor, Department of Cultural Anthropology, Hanyang University, Seoul in a discussion on “The Interconnection between Islamic world and the Republic of Korea” at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair, which is being held from November 1-12 at Sharjah Expo Centre.
Prof Lee underscored the need to study Islam in a true manner and the need to have sustainable cooperation.
Moderated by Kim Ho, Professor at Seoul National University Asia Centre, the talk highlighted future plans for South Korea and the UAE, such as the construction of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, agricultural and life science exchange, medical cooperation, space industry cooperation, and cultural and artistic exchange.
Jawhara Jewellery participates in the Jewellery & Watch Show Abu Dhabi (JWS) at ADNEC
Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistenc, the 30th edition of the Jewellery and Watches Showwas launched at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition and Convention Center) ADNEC.
An Interview with Mohammed Tamjid Abdullah, Deputy Executive Director of Jawhara Jewellery during the exhibition
Jawhara Jewellery, the leading Emirati brand, participates for the first time in this exhibition through a distinguished display platform displaying the latest collections of diamond, gold and pearl.
Inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge hosted at RITDubai Innovation Center
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2 November, 2023
ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has launched the inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge on 28 October, in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) Dubai. The event follows the strategic partnership signed by the two entities earlier this month at GITEX Global 2023, aimed at advancing research and development, and fostering key business collaborations aligned with the UAE’s national agenda and talent development.
The Inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge, in line with their talent development agenda was hosted at the RIT Dubai Innovation Center
The ZainTECH Data Challenge was held at RIT Dubai’s Innovation Center, during which RIT students worked with ZainTECH’s Dataexperts to gain practical experience. The Challenge also encouraged students to think critically and creatively to address real-world data problems; learning how to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and evaluate model performance – a crucial skill for data-driven decision-making.
Collaboration is essential in data science and as such, students were grantedthe opportunity to work in teams during the event, sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise to tackle complex challenges collaboratively.Team Velox, comprised of students Patricia Denise Azarraga Ignacio, Nart Madi, and Zoya Hyat Shaikh, secured first place in the competition, followed by team Cinnabonwith members Muhammed Yusuf, Omar Mohammed Nayyar, and Dawood Ahmed Jukaku in second place, and Team X, including students Daniil Mikhailov, Alisher Beisembekov, and TairlanKairolla, in third place. The winning teams not only celebrated their achievements but also received substantial rewards, including scholarships and coveted paid internships at ZainTECH. These prizes serve to propel their learning and pave the way for promising career trajectories.
Before You Loved Me tells uplifting talethrough the eyes of a rescue dog
UAE-based publisher, The Dreamwork Collective, has launched anew book celebrating the healing power of animals, in a tale of one woman’s road to recovery after escaping an abusive partner.The debut novel from author, Samantha Gregson, Before You Loved Me is an uplifting read that deftly tackles the poignant issues of coercive relationships and animal welfare in a story of love and survival, told through the eyes of a dog.
Samantha’s book talks about the bond between people and pets.
Exploring the healing and symbiotic bond shared by Scarlett, a woman leaving an abusive partner, and her rescue dog, The Buddy Dog, the novelwas inspired by the limited information given to the author about her own rescue dog before his adoption in 2015. Set in Doha and Dubai, from buzzing souqs to over-run dog shelters in the desert, the book offers a fascinating insight into life behind-the-scenes in some of the Middle East’s most mysterious cities, from a very different perspective.
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