Author of Encyclopedia of the United Arab Emirates 2024, and Discovering the United Arab Emirates, 2018 Education Consultant, photographer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Joined July 2015
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Francesca Affleck retweeted
In a unique collaboration between the @ELFDubai, The Imdaad Group, and #ELFPublishing, this week saw the launch event for the UAE’s first dedicated #ChildrensEncyclopedia.
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#UAE #ImdaadGroup #Innovation #YoungReaders
Francesca Affleck retweeted
Falcons were used to hunt Houbara bustards, initially as a means of subsistence but later as a pastime. #Falconry is still popular today and some falcons even have their own passports.
Photo: Pitt Rivers Museum (#WilfredThesiger)
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Francesca Affleck retweeted
Thinking of stepping up to Middle Leadership? Read my article in this month’s magazine #TeachersofDubai @teachuaechat @teachmiddleeast @KHDA view.joomag.com/teach-middle…
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Join @affle2, author of 'Discovering the United Arab Emirates' buff.ly/2VHLDCu and Roudha Al Marri, of 'UAE 101: Stories and Cultural Learnings' on March 2nd @EmiratesLitFest for a free 'tour' of a nation that people of all walks of life call Home. buff.ly/2W6lttc
Francesca Affleck retweeted
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the #UAE and Ruler of #Dubai, has announced the Ghaf tree as the theme for the #YearofTolerance.
Photo from 'Discovering the United Arab Emirates' by @affle2
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Francesca Affleck retweeted
The Arabian Sea is home to a number of species including whales (Bryde’s, blue, minke and humpback), dolphins, dugong, and three species of turtle.
Photo: Hanne & Jens Eriksen from 'Discovering the United Arab #Emirates' by @affle2
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#worldwhaleday #UAE
Francesca Affleck retweeted
'Discovering the United Arab Emirates' gives students and #uaeteachers a book that’s accessible and linked to the #UAE #socialstudies curriculum and #IBinquiry.
Free Lesson Plans for Grades 1-9 #geography #history and #economics available @: buff.ly/2S55mJy
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Francesca Affleck retweeted
Tolerance is about more than acceptance – it is the celebration of diversity, writes @Peter_Hellyer thenational.ae/opinion/comme… via @TheNationalUAE
Francesca Affleck retweeted
Julian Walker, last UK Political Agent in Trucial States and 1st UK Consul General in UAE, has died. An important, unsung contributor to the early days of the Emirates. thenational.ae/uae/british-d… via @TheNationalUAE
Francesca Affleck retweeted
#DidYouKnow that #AbuDhabi Emirate has a total of 6 #marine #ProtectedAreas representing 13.4% of Abu Dhabi’s marine areas. These areas are a safe habitat for hundreds of marine animals and plant species and enable us to monitor their health and growth.
Francesca Affleck retweeted
Discovering the #UnitedArabEmirates serves as a crucial guide to the #UAE for residents & visitors alike. Buy now with free delivery: souq.link/2AEIvNq
Social studies students & teachers can access lesson plans @ francescaaffleck.com
#UAEHistory #UAECulture #UAESchools
Francesca Affleck retweeted
The new Abu Dhabi Culture App gives access to information on all aspects of cultural life and heritage in the emirate. itunes.apple.com/de/app/abu-…
Francesca Affleck retweeted
Smartphone-related distraction is one reason why Australia and Finland are sliding down in PISA rankings: Let's react NOW! smh.com.au/national/nsw/scho… @smh @PiccoliMp @UNSW @GonskiInstitute @FinEmbAustralia @PositiveSchools @SirKenRobinson @LE_Aust #leasyd18 @SimonBreakspear
Francesca Affleck retweeted
#Dubai ladies! Francesca Affleck @affle2 will be talking about her new book "Discovering the United Arab #Emirates" at the Arabian Ranches Ladies coffee morning, Tuesday 10th April from 930am.
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