Culture & Education | Monday 1 April, 2019 11:45 am

The Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Open For Culture

Arts and culture in Saudi Arabia have today been given a major boost with a plan to transform the sector. At a ceremony in Riyadh's museum district Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia'sfirst Minister of Culture, announced that the...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 30 March, 2019 2:34 am

That’s a wrap: Sharqiah Season delights 730,000 visitors

With an expert eye, Norah Al-Rumaih scanned the one-off dining options that have appeared all over the Eastern Province during the Sharqiyah Season. When you own a restaurant, there is always something you can learn. As the season’s 83 events covering culture, education and sports wound...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 30 March, 2019 1:46 am

Dubai Customs wins CIO IN GOVERNMENT at Catalysts Awards

Brought by GEC Media Group and organized by Enterprise Channels MEA, the Catalysts Awards in its 5th edition honored the industry trailblazers including Dubai Customs. The event, held in conjunction with The Future IT Summit, was held on 13th March at The Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai....

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 March, 2019 2:30 am

Dubai Culture Explores the ‘allama Bil Qalam’ Success Story

A delegation from the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) recently visited Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, literature and heritage, to introduce the Dubai Culture staff to the ‘Allama Bil Qalam’...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 March, 2019 11:00 am

The Royal Commission for AlUla hosts its first Mid-Year Summit for its scholarship programme in the United States, the United Kingdom and France.

 The Royal Commission for AlUla is hosting a mid-year summit for its Scholarship Programme, which provides successful applicants from AlUla, KSA the opportunity to pursue degrees at prestigious universities and academic institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom and France, in line...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 March, 2019 4:01 am

VOX Cinemas, The Roof Factsheet

Overview VOX Cinemas is owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, which is the cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.   VOX Cinemas has served over 100 million customers over ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 March, 2019 3:33 am

Saudi Culture Ministry to offer residency for international artists

International artists will be offered the chance for the first time to take up residency in Saudi Arabia. The new “cultural residency” scheme was among a raft of initiatives announced at a glittering event in Riyadh on Wednesday to launch the Ministry of Culture’s vision and...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 March, 2019 12:48 am

Hollywood star Cuba Gooding Jr. shares career at Saudi Film Festival

Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. talked about his experiences in Hollywood, and the challenges he has faced during his career, when he appeared on Monday night at the fifth Saudi Film Festival, which is part of the Sharqiah Season in the Eastern Province. Known for his roles in movies such as...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 26 March, 2019 10:38 am

Traditional Chinese Incense Day held at Zayed University

The Chinese Confucius Institute, located at Zayed University, has recently entertained students and faculty members with Traditional aromatic Incense arrangement displays, associated rhythmic dances, and the ancient Han Dynasty Chinese cha (tea) preparations.   Incense arrangement blends ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 26 March, 2019 5:32 am

Saudi Culture Ministry to launch its vision Wednesday

The Culture Ministry will launch its vision at the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center in Riyadh on Wednesday. The launch will take place in the presence of Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and other princes, ministers, officials, intellectuals, diplomats and the media. The...

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