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Sultan opens Heritage Institute His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed A1 Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Sunday opened the Sharjah Heritage Institute (SHI), which houses ICCROM-ATHAR (Architectural and Archaeological Tangible Heritage in the Arab Region), a regional conservation centre founded by the Rome-based ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property).

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Ruler of Sharjah opens institute to conserve heritage HH Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed A1 Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Sunday opened the Sharjah Heritage Institute (SHI), which houses ICCROM- ATHAR (Architectural and Archaeological Tangible Heritage in the Arab Region), a regional conservation centre founded by the Rome-based 1CCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property). The Institutes has four galleries and exhibitions, all centred on Arab and Islamic heritage and civilization, as well as works of students from the American University of Sharjah and paintings depicting heritage and culture, having been created by students from the schools.

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AUS students compete to build lightest tower crane Over 500 first-year American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Engineering students put their engineering skills to the test in a competition to build the lightest tower crane on Sunday, December 14,2014 at the AUS Main Plaza. The competition is part of the first-year NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing course taken by all AUS engineering students to help them enhance their teamwork, engineering design, problem solving, time management and communication skills.

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NYU Abu Dhabi student awarded next year's Falcon Scholarship Arfa Rehman, a student at New York University Abu Dhabi, has been awarded the Falcon Scholarship for next year.In its second year, the scholarship is granted to bachelor's degree holders from UAE universities and is administered by the Rhodes Trust for students attending the University of Oxford. Finalists included candidates from the Petroleum Institute, the University of Wollongong in Dubai, Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research, and the American University of Sharjah.

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Empowering national cadres a must' Empowering national cadres through the private sector was the pivotal recommendation of the 3rd Sharjah Human Resources Conference, revealed the Directorate of Human Resources on Saturday. Participants expressed their deepest thanks and appreciation to His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah for patronising the conference. They commended the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, for opening it at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) from Dec.10-11.

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AUS Saudi Club helps orphans renovate homes with charity Student volunteers from American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Saudi Cultural Club recently renovated the home of an orphan under the care of Human Appeal International, Ajman.More than 30 members of the AUS Saudi Cultural Club volunteered for the project under the supervision of the AUS Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Community Services, in partnership with Human Appeal International, which renovated the home of one of the orphans under its care. The funding for the project was mainly provided by the sponsors.

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AUS deploys smarter WiFi facilities The American University of Sharjah, AUS, one of the premier universities in the Middle East and MENA region, announced on Thursday that it has selected Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products and technology for a massive campuswide wireless infrastructure deployment that brings high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to thousands of students and staff.

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UAE braveheart dies in paragliding accident A UAE paraglider, Omar Saif Mubarak Al Riyami, died on Thursday when a motorised paraglider he was flying malfunctioned and crashed.The incident took place during extended 43rd National Day celebrations in Al Ruwais, 400km south of Abu Dhabi city.Sources told Gulf News on Friday that Al Riyami lost control of the turquoisecoloured paraglider while at high altitude leading to the accident. The sources suggested the engine may have jammed, causing a loss of power.A fellow paraglider mentioned that this mode of paragliding is new to the UAE.Retired Major General Saif Mubarak Al Riyami, father of the deceased, told Gulf News that his family received the sad news on Thursday around 5pm that Omar, who had always loved a life of adventure, had been involved in a flying accident. The American University of Sharjah (AUS) issued a statement on Friday noting the loss to the alumni community. “It is with profound sorrow that we convey the sad news of the demise of alumnus Omar Saif Al Reyami, BA Mass Communication (2006),� the university said in a statement.

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Don't let Google narrow your mind Everyone knows Google's "I'm feeling lucky" button. Next to it is the regular "Google search" button. So one can choose whether to let Google provide the "best" answer to a query, or get ail the links that Google can come up with. Some browsers don't even give you that choice; a Google search takes you directly to the "lucky" answer.

And for some queries, e.g. "who is the president of India?", Google gives you the answer (Pranab Mukherjee), framed and in large size, with a photo of the president and his title, "India, President", just to make doubly sure.

In fact, even before finishing your question ("who is the president..."), Google guesses the rest of it and proposes a few options to you ("...of India", "...ofUAE", "...of Canada", even "... of UK"!). Why those choices specifically?

Why not "...of China", "...of France", or others?. And while we explore and debate these issues, we must cultivate in our children and our students the habit of asking questions. Google must be the starting point for a search, not the repository of quick answers to our questions. The web must be approached as a huge field for discoveries, not a destination for quick, specific answers. Nidhal Guessoum is a professor at the American University of Sharjah.

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Meet our YJA hopefuls Tabloidl's reporters have covered many a Dubai International Film Festival (Diff) over the years — from hollering atstars on the red carpet (really, it's not glamorous) to sitting down with world-class filmmakers in one-on-one interviews (after having watched their film first, of course).FARAH AHMED: "I'm a 20-year-old Egyptian undergraduate at the American University of Sharjah.I am hoping that through the Diff YJA, I will get to learn more about the subject I'm passionate about: film."MAIS AL AMOURI: "I'm a 21-year-old Jordanian undergraduate at the American University of Sharjah.UMMEHANI MUSTAFA: "I'm an undergraduate in Manipal University Dubai and currently pursuing a degree in Media and Communication.The opportunity of being a part of Diff's YJA is a dream come true."EMMA DOURADO: "I'm a final year Media and Communications undergraduate student at Manipal University Dubai.Journalism and writing have been a passion of mine and I'm hoping the Diff Young Journalist Award will help me pursue my dream."

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Ruler of Sharjah opens Sharjah Heritage Institute HH Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Sunday opened the Sharjah Heritage Institute (SHI), which houses ICCROM-ATHAR (Architectural and Archaeological Tangible Heritage in the Arab Region), a regional conservation centre founded by the Rome-based ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property). Sheikh Sultan also unveiled a memorial plaque detailing the opening of the Institute, which coincides with the selection of Sharjah as the capital of Islamic Culture 2014, and then toured various areas of the Institute, whose design was inspired from Islamic architecture. The Institutes has four galleries and exhibitions, all centred on Arab and Islamic heritage and civilization, as well as works of students from the American University of Sharjah and paintings depicting heritage and culture, having been created by students from the schools. The Ruler of Sharjah was also briefed on the mission and diverse training programmes and services provided by ICCROM Sharjah. Addressing the opening ceremony, Abdul Aziz Al Musalam, Chairman of SHI, paid tribute to Sheikh Sultan for his pioneering cultural and heritage initiatives. ''SHI is one of the latest mega-projects launched by Sheikh Sultan and coincides with the opening of ICCROM Sharjah, coming from a longstanding partnership between the Government of Sharjah and ICCROM beginning in the 1990s, to provide professional training programmes aimed at enhancing conservation practices and recognition of professional accomplishments in the Arab World. HH allocated a permanent building for ICCROM Sharjah at the SHI,'' he said.

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Sharjah Chamber organizes Business Leadership Forum Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) organized Business Leadership Forum yesterday in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah (AUS), attended by number of officials .

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Business Leadership Forum in Sharjah Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) organized Business Leadership Forum yesterday in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah (AUS), attended by officials from Air Arabia, Strata, Mubadala, Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq) and the American Business Council of Dubai..

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Sharjah Chamber organizes Business Leadership Forum Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) organized Business Leadership Forum yesterday in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah (AUS), attended by officials from Air Arabia, Strata, Mubadala, Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq) and the American Business Council of Dubai..

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Engineering Students Participates in Competiton at American University of Sharjah More than 560 engineering students in the American University of Sharjah participated in a competition to design a lightweight maritime crane. The competition aimed at encouraging the students to use their thinking skills and foster their team work skills.

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AUS marks the UN Arabic Language Day The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is marking the UN Arabic Language Day with a calligraphy workshop and a poetry evening Published on: Section: Page:

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NYU Abu Dhabi student named 2015 Falcon Scholar New York University Abu Dhabi senior Arfa Rehman is the sole recipient of the 2015 Falcon Scholarship, which will fund her post-graduate study at the University of Oxford for two years beginning next fall.The Falcon Scholarships are administered by the Rhodes Trust and are awarded each year to one or two exceptional students preparing to complete an undergraduate degree from a college or university in the United Arab Emirates. Finalists included candidates from the Petroleum Institute, the University of Wollongong in Dubai, Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research, and the American University of Sharjah.

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Finalizing tests of AUS Student Leadership Program The American University in Sharjah (AUS) and Sharjah Tatweer Forum finalized the tests for accepted students in the second edition of the AUS Student Leadership Program. The Sharjah Tatweer Forum partners include Dana Gas and Petrofac.

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Ruckus Wireless Deploys Smarter Wi-Fi at American University of Sharjah (AUS) Ruckus Wireless, Inc. announced that American University of Sharjah (AUS), one of the premier universities in the Middle East and MENA region, has selected Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products and technology for a massive campuswide wireless infrastructure deployment that brings high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to thousands of students and staff.

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