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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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00:20:46

SIBF24: Retired Spies and Murders with Tess Gerritsen

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2024/11/08

Calling Tess Gerritsen a pioneer in the thriller genre is an understatement. Joining the Sharjah International Book Fair for another rendition of ThrillerFest, she talks all about her beginnings, sustaining the thrills and watching her characters Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles coming to life on TV.

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00:21:28

SIBF24: Books and Translating them with Nour Arab and...

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2024/11/06

We have been translating books and documents for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. In fact, it has been one of the main ways of sharing knowledge beyond the barrier of borders and language. Author and publisher Nour Arab alongside Robert Morgan, a publisher at BookLand Press, take us through their journeys with translation and why it is still needed and relevant in our modern day.

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00:17:14

SIBF24: Running a Michelin Star Restaurant with Chef...

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2024/11/06

What is it like working as an executive chef at a Michelin star restaurant? Chef Claude Godard, who comes from a legacy of chefs, talks us through his life as a chef and restaurateur, the importance of French cuisine in the culinary world and what's it like behind the scenes in the kitchen.

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00:06:40

SAWA: A Decade of Cross-Cultural Museum Learning with...

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2024/11/05

What is SAWA? And how much power do museums and their curators have? The General Director of the Sharjah Museums Authority, Aisha Deemas, shares not only the significance of the program, but its growth as she rose up the ranks in the authority.

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00:06:43

10 Years of SAWA Museum Studies Program with Khawla...

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2024/11/05

The Sharjah Museums Authority is hosting a special conference titled “SAWA: A Decade of Cross-Cultural Museum Learning” celebrating their museum studies program and their ongoing collaboration with Germany. Khawla Aqeel AlAwadhi, Head of the Museums Affairs Section at the Sharjah Museums Authority discusss this initiative that is designed to offer professional qualification and learning opportunities for emerging museum professionals.

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00:04:13

SAWA: A Decade of Cross-Cultural Museum Learning with...

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2024/11/05

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi talks us through the significance of museums and why he has a soft spot for SAWA as a program beyond his capacity as the Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Government Relations.

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00:04:17

SAWA: A Decade of Cross-Cultural Museum Learning with...

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2024/11/05

SAWA's museums program is testament to the connections Sharjah has built with Germany, through the sharing of expertise, ideas and the love for museums. German Consul General Sybille Pfaff tells us all about how she feels about museums as platforms of knowledge and the friendships forged with Germany.

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00:17:03

The Pink Caravan and Breast Cancer Awareness with...

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2024/10/02

According to World Cancer Research Fund, breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer worldwide. But when it's detected early and in the localized stage, the survival rates can jump up to 99%.Badr Qasem Al Jaaidi, the Programs Manager at Friends of Cancer Patients talks all about their longstanding breast cancer awareness initiative the Pink Caravan, and all the services it offers to everyone.

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00:04:11

A UAE firm wants to grow quinoa for the first time

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2024/10/02

We have a lot of grains, vegetables and fruits growing out of the UAE, but Abu Dhabi-based investment firm ADQ hopes that they can also start cultivating quinoa for the first time.

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00:07:37

Sharjah Executive Council approves a plan to provide...

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2024/10/02

During the latest Sharjah Executive Council meeting, they approved a plan to provide electric vehicle charging stations in multiple strategic locations to cover commercial and urban areas in the emirate. This decision may seem small, but it can indirectly encourage people to switch to electric cars.

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00:28:57

Shams Gaming with Alya Ali

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2024/10/02

There is no doubt that there is a lively and flourishing gaming community in the UAE, but we can consider it as an untapped opportunity. Alya Ali, the Acting Media Projects Development Unit Manager at Shams, tells us the whole journey of how and why they decided to connect with the local gaming community, especially at a close and intimate level.

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00:05:00

The UAE's Longest Mountain Trail is now Open in Hatta

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2024/09/04

Hiking fans, rejoice!Hatta is now home to the UAE's longest hiking trail, featuring 21 cycling routes spanning 53km and 17 walking trails across 33km.

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00:07:58

How Counterfeit and Fake Items can Sponsor Terrorism

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2024/09/04

People tend to prefer counterfeit items because it's cheaper, with some even going as far as actively searching and buying them as a stance against high-end fashion. However, what a lot of people don't realize is that many illegal organizations are behind producing and selling fake items, and buying them may lead you to unknowingly sponsoring terrorism.

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00:03:45

Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory Successfully...

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2024/09/04

A collaboration between the International Astronomy Centre and the American University of Sharjah, results in a cosmic observation. Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi desert, successfully observed and documented a powerful explosion- the third in the world to publish results of this phenomenon.

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00:24:45

Emirati Women's Day 2024 With Dr. Sarah AlMarzooqi

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2024/09/04

Emirati Women's Day 2024 With Dr. Sarah AlMarzooqi by Eyes on

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00:04:47

Businesswomen Make Up 18% of all Entrepreneurs in the...

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2024/09/03

It appears the women in the UAE have a strong and growing entrepreneurial spirit, as a report issued by the Emirates Businesswomen Council shows a growing interest in the field, paving the way for a new wave of businesswomen.

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00:04:58

The International Astronomical Centre In Abu Dhabi...

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2024/09/03

You might think that we have discovered everything in our solar system, but we are presented with new revelations everyday! Mohammad Shawkat Odeh, the Director of the International Astronomical Centre In Abu Dhabi, is behind the latest revelation: an asteroid he found within our asteroid belt, while examining images captured by the Pan-STARRS 2 telescope at the Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii.

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00:05:02

Exams Will Be Replaced With Skills-Based Evaluations...

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2024/09/03

Sarah Al Amiri, the Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, makes an interesting announcement, stating that some students will be evaluated in a way that "focuses on students' skills and helps them put theoretical knowledge into practice, further enriching their learning outcomes." Will this be the beginning of a change in the UAE's education system? And how will they go on about implementing this change?

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00:05:57

97.3% Children Fail To Detect Stranger Danger

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2024/07/29

A social experiment conducted by Sharjah's Child Safety Department reveal a terrifying number of children do not understand the concept of stranger danger, where only 1 amongst the 37 children hesitated to accept a free ice cream from a stranger in exchange for entering the ice cream van.

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00:07:13

The UAE Will Have One Of The Largest Country...

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2024/07/29

The UAE pavilions at the upcoming 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, will be a self-built pavilion inspired by date palm trees and one of the largest, participating pavilions.The pavilion is inspired by the ancestors of the country's values of conservation and coexistence with the environment, build with traditional Emirati materials and combined with Japanese expertise in wooden building techniques

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