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SHARPNESS of intelligence and wisdom or good judgement are cherished qualities of mind aspired to for the future population of UAE, Emirate Sharjah in particular. ....

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Gibraltar Year 12 student wins prize for her creative writing in competition with three other countries

AN A-LEVEL student from Westside School won a trophy for her storytelling skills after local judge Jonathan Pizzaro praised her ‘strong sense of place’. ....

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Italy hoists UAE flag to mark Sharjah's heft as Guest of Honour

The UAE flag fluttered high in the historic Italian city of Bologna where Sharjah is being celebrated as Guest of Honour at the 59th Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF), which runs until March 24. Over the course of four days, the north Italian city is showcasing the unique cultural vision of Sharjah to a diverse global audience and celebrating the intellectual and cultural legacy of the Emirati and Arab worlds. ....

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House of Wisdom shortlisted for 'Library of the Year' at LBF

The iconic House of Wisdom, a futuristic social and cultural hub in Sharjah, has been shortlisted as ‘The Library of the Year’ in the ninth edition of the International Excellence Awards organised by the London Book Fair (LBF). ....

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Sharjah celebrates Order of Arts and Letters conferred on Sultan

As part of its ongoing ‘Piece of the Month’ project, Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre has decided to shine light in the month of February on France’s prestigious Order of Arts and Letters with the rank of Knight Commander conferred on His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah in July 2003. ....

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