Culture & Education | Sunday 25 August, 2019 12:53 pm

AUS welcomes over 1,100 distinguished students at Fall 2019 Orientation

More than 1,100 new students, who will be joining American University of Sharjah (AUS) as freshmen, attended a special Welcome Session held at the university on Friday, August 23. The event preceded orientation week and was aimed at giving the incoming freshmen a comprehensive understanding of the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 August, 2019 6:03 am

Imam Mohammed bin Saud university pavilion at China's int'l book fair opened

Charge d'Affaires of the Saudi embassy in Beijing Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Muwallad today opened Riyadh-based Imam Mohammed bin Saud university pavilion at China's international book fair. In remarks on the occasion, Al-Muwallad lauded the contents of the university's pavilion. For her...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 August, 2019 5:31 am

Saudi technical students to showcase skills at global contest

Saudi students and experts will be showcasing their innovative skills in aircraft maintenance and welding during the “WorldSkills” competition to be held in Kazan, Russia on Thursday.  The competition will run for six days and will see the participation of representatives from...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 21 August, 2019 2:18 am

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal Sponsors Souk Okaz

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of Makkah Region, this evening sponsored the Souk Okaz in Taif Season. The season is being held...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 20 August, 2019 5:24 am

DJI’s e-Library adds new services for People of Determination

As part of Dubai Judicial Institute’s (DJI) efforts to support the Dubai Strategy for the People of Determination 2020, DJI announced the addition of new services to its e-library that benefit the visually impaired and the entire community, especially the legal community, including, among...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 20 August, 2019 5:04 am

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal will Sponsor Souk Okaz Ceremony and Crown Poet of Okaz

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and the Governor of Makkah Region, will sponsor the Souk Okz Ceremony as part of Taif Season. His...

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Culture & Education | Monday 19 August, 2019 5:47 am

Okaz Poetry Competition Judges Prepare to Select Final 10 Poets

The Okaz Poetry competition, which is being held this year as part of Taif Season, is entering its final stages, with the judging panel selecting the final 10 poets from 22 remaining contestants.  The competition’s official spokesman, Dr. Saud Al-Yousef, said that this year’s...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 August, 2019 2:08 am

Al-Jahiz Pavilion Attracts Large Number of Visitors to Souk Okaz

The Al-Jahiz Pavilion was opened on August 15 at the Souk Okaz, as part of Taif Season, with a range of activities and events dedicated to showcasing the life and writings of one of the most important Arab scholars from antiquity. Since opening, the Al-Jahiz Pavilion has witnessed a huge...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 17 August, 2019 3:32 am

Media persons thank King for unparalleled Haj services

 Some 300 media representatives, who are guests of the Ministry of Media for this year's Haj, expressed thanks and appreciation in writing to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for the efforts the Kingdom has exerted and continues to exert to serve pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency...

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Culture & Education | Friday 16 August, 2019 5:21 am

Ithra hosts events as part of Tanween Cultural Season

For the first time in Saudi Arabia, the King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will host the Luminarium and Box Wars events from Oct. 10 to 26 in Dhahran city. The events are part of the Tanween Cultural Season’s second edition, details of which will be announced...

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