Culture & Education | Thursday 6 December, 2018 1:28 am

Shoura approved draft law to strengthen PIF role in achieving Vision 2030 goals

The Shoura Council on Wednesday approved the draft Public Investment Fund (PIF) law aimed at strengthening the role of PIF toward achieving the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. It will also enable PIF to become one of the largest sovereign funds in the world, enjoying financial and ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 December, 2018 1:12 am

Emirates Coalition for Green Schools discusses steps 
to enhance Indoor Air Quality in UAE schools

Advocates of green schools met in Dubai to enhance ‘Indoor Air Quality’ in learning environments with the objective of driving dialogue on the topic and to gain perspectives and input from industry experts.    The EmiratesGBC Coalition for Green Schools roundtable,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 6:06 pm

The Middle East Social Media Summit annouces the granting of scholarships to Bachelor's and Master's degrees in New Media

In cooperation with the American University in the Emirates (AUE)—one of the most active universities in the region—the Middle East Social Media Summit, which launched its works in Dubai on Wednesday, December 5th and will last for two days, has announced the awarding of scholarships in ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 4:43 pm

Dubai Culture honours 83 Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre 2018 volunteers

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, recently held a special ceremony at the Dubai Culture and Science seminar attended by Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General of the Authority and advisor Dr...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 4:29 am

Riyadh Governor inaugurates conference on education evaluation

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region, on Tuesday inaugurated the International Conference for the Evaluation of Education 2018. In a statement after the opening of the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 3:26 am

Season finales, festive specials and a collection of brand new shows air exclusively on OSN this December

This festive season, OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network,promises yet another spectacularline-up of exciting and exclusive programming for the whole family. OSN subscribers can also watch and catch up on their favourites at anytime, anywhere and on any device...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 1:42 am

Governor of Riyadh region inaugurates interactive dialogue exhibition

Prince Faisal Bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region, on Tuesday inaugurated the interactive dialogue exhibition at King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue in Riyadh. In a press statement, the governor said, "This center is a source of pride for all and was...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 4 December, 2018 2:50 pm

Education For Employment (EFE) and Citi Foundation Link Unemployed Saudi Youth to Jobs

In support of Saudi Vision 2030’s mission of empowering youth with opportunities, the Citi Foundation and Education For Employment (EFE) partnered together to create job and economic opportunities for 30 unemployed Saudi youth in the first six months of 2018.  With Citi...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 4 December, 2018 1:28 pm

Shell Saudi Arabia sponsors art programme for Disabled Children Association

As part of Shell Saudi Arabia's ongoing support for children with special needs, the company has announced its continued sponsorship for the Disabled Children Association art programme for two years (2018-2019), at an event conducted by the association at the Disabled Children Association...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 4 December, 2018 4:15 am

Minister of Media meets Editors in Chief and writers in Algeria

Minister of Media Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad met Algerian editors in chief and senior writers here on Monday, on the sidelines of the official visit of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, to the country. The meeting was held in the presence of members of a Saudi media...

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