Culture & Education | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:57 am

Saudi Arabia wins first place in Plant Sciences and Receives Seven Awards

Saudi student AbdulJabbar Al-Hamood received 2 awards and ranked “The best of category and first place in Plant Sciences” this year at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Pittsburgh, USA. The Saudi team received a total of 7 awards in the fair, the world’s largest...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 16 May, 2015 9:19 am

Chelsea College of Arts Dubai announces new short course: Design Trends for Interiors

Chelsea College of Arts (CCA), will be returning to Dubai in May 2015 with a two-day short course dedicated to design trends for interiors. The short course will be taught by London-based talent and Interior Designer Matteo Bianchi, a graduate of Chelsea College of Arts who is also a key note...

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Culture & Education | Friday 15 May, 2015 10:13 am

Pact signed with King’s College

King Saud University (KSU) has signed an agreement with King’s College in London for Saudis to undertake postgraduate study and get support for their development as teaching assistants.The memorandum of intent marks an important collaboration with Saudi Arabia and builds academic ties in the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 13 May, 2015 9:39 am

‘EYEDEX 2015’ will stress on the importance of a good nursery school

The third edition of Early Years Education Exhibition (EYEDEX) 2015, aims to help parents look for the best nurseries and schools suitable for the educational needs of their children. Through direct interactions with educators from the finest schools in the United Arab Emirates, EYEDEX is a...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 May, 2015 4:32 pm

Sharjah Book Authority celebrates its first appearance at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

The Sharjah Book Authority’s (SBA) stand at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair has become a destination for hundreds of literary professionals and visitors, who’ve showed great eagerness to know more about SBA's projects and its recently announced cultural initiatives that have sparked the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 May, 2015 3:57 pm

Shaikh Mohammed inaugurates 14th Arab Media Forum

The two-day event organized by the Dubai Press Club was attended by high-profile speakers and senior delegates, and media professionals from Arab countries to debate, discuss and deliberate upon issues relevant to daily life.His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 May, 2015 1:40 am

King urges all-around education for growth

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has stressed the need for quality in education in line with the development plans and needs of the labor market and also for sustainable development, said Public Education Evaluation Commission (PEEC) Gov. Naif Al-Roomi.He made this observation at a...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:38 am

65 days: Vacation bonanza for teachers

Teachers will now be permitted to enjoy a summer vacation of up to 65 days, a directive issued by Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil said.The minister also ordered the advancement of the beginning of the annual vacation period for teachers to June 11.“The vacation for the academic year 2014-15 ...

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Culture & Education | Friday 8 May, 2015 2:31 am

MORE THAN 1100 BOOKS READ BY JEDDAH PRIVATE SCHOOLS

For the second year Jeddah Private School launches its unique reading development program the “Reading Challenge” witnessing a participation of over 83 students from grades 1 through 10. The program, part of the school library and reading development, encouraged students to read Arabic and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 May, 2015 11:26 am

SDW LAUNCHES WITH THE REGIONAL DESIGN COMMUNITY IN FULL ATTENDANCE

The second edition of Saudi Design Week (SDW) was launched last night with an exclusive preview that welcomed this region’s design community and international press. Under the arabesque domes of Al Faisaliah Resort and Spa in Durrat Al Riyadh, all factions of the burgeoning creative industry met, ...

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