Culture & Education | Saturday 2 December, 2017 3:12 am

China guest of honor at Jeddah International Book Fair

The third Jeddah International Book Fair hits town this December at Obhur’s waterfront. More than 1,000 publishing houses from throughout the region will set up shop for the 10 festive days from Dec. 14 to Dec. 24. There will be 187 book signings ,and readers will have the chance to...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 30 November, 2017 7:45 am

Winners of Saudi king’s awards for inventors and the gifted announced

The winners of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prize for Inventors and the Gifted were announced on Wednesday by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).   The winners were picked at a meeting chaired by KACST President Prince Dr. Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 November, 2017 7:58 am

The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education Doubles Its Annual Scholarship Offering for Emirati & Arab Youth

The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE) has responded to the overwhelming number of applications from tens of thousands of Emirati and Arab youth by increasing the number of scholarships offered through its programs from 700 currently, to 1,500 in the next...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 November, 2017 1:19 am

Join in the Content Revolution With Iflix in Ksa

iflix, the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of its revolutionary service in Saudi Arabia.    From today, consumers can sign up for a 30-day free trial via iflix’s website, www.iflix.com, or by downloading ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 November, 2017 1:04 am

4th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies to Discuss ‘World Peace and Islamophobia’

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies will convene its fourth annual Forum under the theme ‘Global Peace and the fear of Islam’ on December 11, 2017 in...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 26 November, 2017 4:33 pm

Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival Concludes Its Activities

The Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF), organised by ‘FUNN’, Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children, has concluded its last series of film screenings and activities in Al Thaid, Al Madam, Al Hamriya and Al Bataeh.   The events marked the end of...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 25 November, 2017 2:02 pm

Princess Nourah University may tap female applicants to train women to drive

Princess Nourah University (PNU) is studying the possibility of enlisting the services of female applicants who want to train women to drive in the Kingdom. King Salman earlier issued a decree which will implement the provisions of traffic regulations, including the issuance of driving...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 25 November, 2017 3:50 am

Recommendations Announced in the Conclusion of Aqdar World Summit

The first edition of ‘Aqdar World Summit’, launched two days ago in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, concluded on Thursday, featuring a number of serious discussions, deliberations and workshops, on the role of ‘Moral Education’ under the slogan, ‘Nourishing Minds,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 24 November, 2017 5:12 am

Registration is now open for admission to the Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College MBA program for the 2018 academic year

Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College (MBSC) of Business and Entrepreneurship has announced that registration for admission to the MBA program for the 2018 academic year is now open. Prospective students can apply via online: mbsc.edu.sa   “Following the huge number of applications...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 23 November, 2017 4:06 pm

Sharjah Girl Guides Awards 70 Guides Badges of Excellence 2017

Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) hosted a ceremony yesterday (Tuesday) to honour 70 girl guides (aged 11-15 years) and brownies (aged 7-11 years) at Al Qassimia University Theatre, in appreciation of the guides’ successful participation in the various workshops and training courses that were...

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