Three new shows launch on Al Sharqiya from Kalba in June
From the University: Spotlight on academic life
Directed by Ismail Issa Al Housani, the channel's director, the new programmes cover various aspects of life in the Eastern Region with meaningful content aimed at Emirati families. The flagship programme, 'From the University,' airs every Thursday at 18:15. It showcases academic disciplines and student activities at local universities, including University of Khorfakkan, University of Kalba, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. The show encourages youth to pursue higher education and benefit from advanced learning environments.
You Are the Future: Celebrating young talents
The second programme, 'You Are the Future,' airs Thursdays at 18:00. It features talented children and youth sharing their experiences and ambitions, while highlighting government efforts to nurture young talent through specialised centres. This programme is produced by Somaya Al Khouri.
From Jubail Market: Exploring local commerce
Finally, 'From Jubail Market,' airing Thursdays at 20:45 and produced by Osama Zahdi, takes viewers on a tour of one of Kalba's key commercial and heritage sites. It showcases a variety of goods from fish and vegetables to spices and meat, along with price trends, offering a vivid insight into the richness of the Emirati environment.
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Three new shows launch on Al Sharqiya from Kalba in June
From the University: Spotlight on academic life Directed by Ismail Issa Al Housani, the channel's director, the new programmes cover various aspects of life in the Eastern Region with meaningful content aimed at Emirati families. The flagship programme, 'From the University,' airs every Thursday at 18:15. It showcases academic disciplines and student activities at local universities, including University of Khorfakkan, University of Kalba, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. The show encourages youth to pursue higher education and benefit from advanced learning environments. You Are the Future: Celebrating young talents The second programme, 'You Are the Future,' airs Thursdays at 18:00. It features talented children and youth sharing their experiences and ambitions, while highlighting government efforts to nurture young talent through specialised centres. This programme is produced by Somaya Al Khouri. From Jubail Market: Exploring local commerce Finally, 'From Jubail Market,' airing Thursdays at 20:45 and produced by Osama Zahdi, takes viewers on a tour of one of Kalba's key commercial and heritage sites. It showcases a variety of goods from fish and vegetables to spices and meat, along with price trends, offering a vivid insight into the richness of the Emirati environment.
