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Eyes on

‘Eyes On’ is all about the significant happenings and recent news across the UAE and particularly in the Emirate of Sharjah. Covering the major aspects of life in the Emirate such as health, education, culture, community concerns and more. Be it a corporate exhibition or a family funfair, tune in on weekdays (Mon-Thu) from 4PM-5PM to get in on the conversation.

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00:06:55

UAE Residents Embark on a Camel Marathon

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2023/01/20

One of the best ways to appreciate a culture is through immersing yourself in it. A group of residents decided to experience the life of past Emiratis by going on a camel marathon across the desert.

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00:04:31

Old New Year's Resolutions

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2023/01/20

New Year's Resolutions are hard to keep, which is why a lot of people decide not to make any the next year around. But who decided that we should not give ourselves a second chance? Or even a third, fourth or twentieth chance? Especially when it comes to self-love and self-improvement. So what are your old new resolutions in 2023?

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00:04:25

Becoming a Tourist Guide in Sharjah

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2023/01/20

The Sharjah Education Council recently concluded its "Tourist Guide" program, preparing the participants in a range of skills to act as representatives of the Emirate. Would you ever consider becoming a tourist guide?

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00:10:48

Noon Art Awards with Ameera Al Amri

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2022/12/27

Sharjah Ladies Club is quite active in a whole wide array of fields, including the world of art. Ameera Al Amri, Noon Arts Award Spokesperson from the Collage Talent Centre of the Sharjah Ladies Club, tells us about how they built a space for women and girls to artistically express themselves through the award.

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00:21:21

The Art of Publishing with Mouza AlHamrani

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2022/12/27

Emirati Artist talks about her participation in Focal Point 5, including her limited edition shirts and her contribution on Corniche 4, also highlighting the power of comics as an artistic medium.

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00:25:09

Focal Point 5 with Ahmad Makia

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2022/12/27

At what point does art and publishing intersect with each other? Ahmed Makia, the Head of Publishing at Sharjah Art Foundation, talks all about Focal Point 5, and the way its trying to revolutionize indie publishing industry.

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00:08:41

Folktales Reimagined by the House of Wisdom

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2022/11/24

The Gulf Nations share a lot of mythical stories and creatures, but not many people outside the region know about them. Reem Al Kaabi, the Head of Children Programming at The House of Wisdom, runs us through their new interactive initiative "Folktales Reimagined," in collaboration with Italian and Emirati artists, who bring all kinds of folktales and mythical creatures to life through a new lens!

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00:06:06

Dibba Al Hisn Celebrating Preserved Fish

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2022/10/26

Maleh is a traditional form of preserving fish with salt. In fact, its considered a delicacy in the UAE and the Gulf region for centuries. So it only makes sense that the city of Dibba Al Hisn is holding a festival to celebrate the art of preserving fish and preserving traditions.

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00:06:34

"Be Original In Your Content!"

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2022/10/26

The Sharjah International Film Festival for the Children and the Youth is an opportunity for all film enthusiasts expose themselves to the world of film and network with industry experts. Buthaina Al Raisi is a veteran Omani actress who has at least a decade of experience in the field. During a panel discussion, she shared some pearls of wisdom with the attendees namely to be authentic and tp respect their audience.

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00:05:29

Sharjah Air Station: The First Landing 90 Years Ago

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2022/10/26

Around the center of the city of Sharjah, in between buildings and shops, lies a hidden gem and a capsule of old Sharjah. Al Mahatta Museum, literally The Airport Museum, was built in 2000 in the place of the original airport built in 1932 as a bridge between the east and the west. The Sharjah Museums Authority commemorates the occasion of the 90 year anniversary of the airplane landing in the airport with a special exhibition.

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00:04:09

Sharjah Safari is Back!

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2022/10/26

Sharjah Safari is back for its new season, with a new area and hopes to keep protecting and raising awareness on endangered animals in the continent of Africa.

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00:05:02

Souq Al Haraj Is Experiencing Demand For Electric Cars

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2022/10/26

While seeing several Teslas on the roads of Sharjah is not a strange sight, but apparently there is a high demand for secondhand electric and hybrid vehicles with small and economic engines by car dealers and clients in the Emirate and abroad. We discuss the latest report from Souq Al Haraj about this interesting phenomenon.

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00:03:29

50% of Vehicle Accidents in the UAE Involve 30-40...

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2022/10/26

When we think of traffic accidents, we usually envision someone young and reckless. But awareness group Road Safety UAE and auto insurers Tokio Marine's study state otherwise. We talk about the statistics revealed in this report, including the time when most accidents happen and on which days!

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00:13:32

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council At Milan Design...

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2022/10/26

Building cultural bridges among nations is not a new form of creating bilateral ties. However, Irthi Contemporary Council takes it to another level by using traditional crafts to introduce the world to Emirati heritage and culture. They not only empower traditional artisans across the world, but also collaborate with them on hybrid crafts that marry Emirati and other forms of craft making. Alya Omar Al Midfa, the Senior Executive at the Marketing & Corporate Communication department of Irthi

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00:04:31

Marie Petit: Al Jaria'h

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2022/10/21

The adventures of Marie Petit, a very unique and interesting 17th century Frenchwoman, is the subject of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi's latest book "Al Jaria'h" or The Daring. We talk about why he chose to tell her tale and some of her adventures.

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00:06:07

Everything UAE Passengers Left Behind In Their Uber...

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2022/10/21

We all forget things, but forgetting something in a stranger's car might be a little bit scarier than forgetting something at home. The Uber Lost & Found Index gives us a snapshot of riders’ most commonly forgotten and most unique lost items, which includes wedding rings, clothes and wallets.

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00:04:27

Representation In The Publishing Industry

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2022/10/21

The case for representation has been at the forefront of a discussion held in nearly every single industry and field, and Sheikha Bodour AlQasimi, the President of the International Publishers Association, takes every opportunity she has to remind everyone of this topic. In this episode of Eyes On, we discuss the importance of representation, Sheikha Bodour's impassioned speech and why its a conversation we are still having in this time and day.

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00:23:29

Sharjah Film Platfrom 5

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2022/10/21

Independent films are rarely celebrated like blockbuster and popular movies, but the Sharjah Film Platform acts like a literal platform to showcase movies that challenge and make spectators rethink their reality. Manager of the Curatorial Department at the Sharjah Art Foundation Jiwon Lee is back to tell us about the various activities to expect out of the festival, including panel discussions and workshops in collaboration with the U.S. Mission to the UAE, exclusive film screenings, a networking

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00:19:17

Vantage Point 10

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2022/10/21

Vantage Point is back in its 10th edition, to celebrate and support photographers from the region and around the world. The Manager of the Curatorial Department of Sharjah Art Foundation Jiwon Lee, tells us about the significance of this event as a platform for all kinds of visual artists around the world.

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00:09:14

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2022 - Art and...

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2022/10/21

There is a lot of controversy surrounding NFTs, but Magda believes that it is the perfect medium for her art, even children can do it!

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