Culture & Education | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:46 am

Alfaisal University hosts charity gala

An art exhibition and charity gala dinner for Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and chairman of the board of trustees of Alfaisal University was hosted on the university premises last week. The exhibition, which started on April 6 at King Faisal Palace inside the university campus in Almaathar ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:42 am

First time in 10 years pupils to attend schools in Ramadan

Despite requests by parents to close schools before the advent of Ramadan (May 27), the Ministry of Education remains firm on its decision that final term examinations will begin on Ramadan 9 (June 4) and schools will close for summer vacation on Ramadan 24 (June 19). In 10 years, this is the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:34 am

25,000 Tatweer buses back on streets

About 25,000 buses on Sunday began transporting about 1.2 million students to their schools and back home in various regions of the Kingdom after the end of the mid-year vacation. The Tatweer (Development) Company, which is the executive arm of the Ministry of Education for school transport, has ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 April, 2017 2:06 pm

Launch of new Deloitte/ UBT employability program for Saudi university students

In line with Saudi Vision 2030 to equip young Saudi men and women for future careers, Deloitte collaborated with the University of Business and Technology (UBT) in Saudi Arabia, on creating a program to bring professional and technical skills to university students and support their employment...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 April, 2017 5:48 am

AURAK Signs MoU with OAIRO Alliance

  The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OAIRO Alliance, a British company specializing in smart technology and sustainability. The agreement advocates for mutual cooperation in the sharing of expertise, research, and human...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 April, 2017 5:28 am

Emirates Publishers Association and Brazilian Publishers Discuss Areas Of Mutual Cooperation

The Emirates Publishers’ Association (EPA) has successfully has concluded a matchmaking session with Brazilian publishers. The meeting was held at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair as a precursor to Sharjah being the guest of honour at São Paolo Book Fair 2018. Hosted at the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 April, 2017 3:32 am

Mleiha’s Fort, Lake and Cave Tell the Story of Early Man

With its prime indications of early human civilisation that have established it as one of the world’s rich troves for archaeology, Mleiha proudly showcases its authentic cultural legacy. The Sharjah site’s abundance of artefacts that tell the story of man’s first inhabitation of...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 8 April, 2017 1:00 pm

Dubai Culture Hosts Disability Access Talk as Part of UK/UAE 2017 a Year of Creative Collaboration

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, recently hosted a specialised talk in collaboration with the British Council at the Etihad Museum as part of its support for UK/UAE 2017 a Year of Creative Collaboration. The...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 April, 2017 2:20 pm

Dubai Culture Delegation Meets Design Experts at Milan Design Week 2017

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, is attending Milan Design Week 2017 – the world-leading design industry event which began on 4th April and runs until 9th April. Dubai Culture’s delegation...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 4 April, 2017 9:01 am

Saudi universities may open doors for foreign students

Saudi universities may offer seats for foreign students to complete their post-graduate or university education in the Kingdom, Minister of Education Ahmed Al-Issa has said. “This will be included in the new organizational structure of universities currently being studied by the Committee...

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