Culture & Education | Monday 7 October, 2019 2:25 am

Al-Asheikh: Efforts afoot to make education better

Large scale reforms in the education system are in the offing, Minister of Education Dr. Hamad Al-Asheikh has said. These reforms will guarantee better output, the minister assured. Participating in a largely attended group discussion entitled “Dialogue of Responsibility” organized...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 2:55 pm

Sharjah World Book Capital Calls on Young Arab Poets and Authors to Contribute to Sharjah Anthology: Lungs of the Sea

Sharjah World Book Capital Office (SWBC Office) is opening the door to Arab writers and poets to contribute to a contemporary Arabic language anthology, Lungs of the Sea. The works selected for the anthology will include a mix of emerging writers in the Arab world and well-known...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 5:08 am

Saudi education minister backs Teachers’ Day

The world celebrates Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5 to acknowledge educators’ efforts in preparing future generations and in building civilization throughout history, according to Saudi Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh. This year’s theme is “Young Teachers:...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 4:06 am

Representatives of 23 Arab awards discuss cultural prizes

The presidents and secretaries of over 23 Arab awards concluded the Arab Awards Forum on Saturday. The forum was held in Riyadh at the request of the King Faisal International Prize and under the patronage of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, chairman of the prize. Addressing the members of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 2:26 am

Emirati performer Hussain Al Jassmi to highlight the UAE’s culture and talents to the world as new Expo 2020 Ambassador

Emirati singing sensation Hussain Al Jassmi has been named an Expo 2020 Dubai Ambassador, as Expo seeks to spotlight the UAE’s rich culture and showcase its talented population to a global audience in the lead up to the World’s Greatest Show.    One of the Arab...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 1:35 am

Sharjah to showcase shared history of Arab and Andalusian cultures at LIBER 2019

Sharjah is gearing up for its participation at the 37th edition of the LIBER International Book Fair-Madrid 2019, where the emirate will celebrate its ‘Guest of Honour’ status with a grand cultural showcase to introduce the best of Emirati and Arab culture to the Spanish and...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 12:42 am

Mohammed bin Rashid surprises 16 Arab Reading Challenge semi-finalists with signed copies of “My Story”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, dedicated signed copies of his latest book “My Story” to the Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) semi-finalists as they continue to compete for the grand prize. “In my...

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Culture & Education | Friday 4 October, 2019 4:19 am

Ministry of Culture sets November 2020 as new date for Janadriyah Festival

The Ministry of Culture set November 2020 as the date for the new start of the National Festival of Heritage and Culture "Janadriyah" after taking over the supervision of the festival from the Ministry of National Guard last July. The Ministry of Culture has started its preparations to...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 October, 2019 2:11 pm

Heritage Middle East Museum and Exhibition Technologies Fair and Conference 2019 Concludes on a Successful Note

Heritage Middle East Museum and Exhibition Technologies Fair & Conference 2019 - dubbed as the first museum, arts and culture focused exhibition and conference in the Middle East – ended on 2 October, 2019 with a positive response from exhibitors and visitors...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 October, 2019 12:45 pm

Pearson hosts Think Forward Principal’s Forums in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Pearson, the world’s learning company, welcomed the participation of more than 150 principals and professionals from educational departments and schools across Riyadh and Jeddah on October 1st and 3rd. Organised with the aim to foster the skills students need for the future, the Forums...

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