Culture & Education | Sunday 16 September, 2018 2:00 am

Saudi Arabia's Ithra reading contest winners announced

The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced the winners of its reading competition, in a ceremony attended by Arab dignitaries, intellectuals, writers, reading fans and local media representatives. Saudi Aramco’s President and CEO Amin Al-Nasser delivered a speech in...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 15 September, 2018 6:19 pm

Facing Extinction, the Power of Influence Offers Local Media a Lifeline

Today, Ogilvy announced the findings of the second half of the 2018 Global Media Influence survey. The survey found that nearly 60% of respondents worldwide believe that local media must adapt to the changing environment or face extinction.  Similar to global media outlets,...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 15 September, 2018 8:07 am

Launch of 2019 Study UK Alumni Awards highlights key role of Saudi students

Saudi students who study at UK universities create one of the strongest bonds between the two countries, according to British Consul General HM Barrie Peach. Speaking exclusively to Arab News at the launch of the 2019 UK Study Alumni Awards, which he hosted at the British Consulate in Jeddah on...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 15 September, 2018 12:30 am

Sharjah Book Authority Takes Part in Moscow International Book Fair

Sharjah’s cultural achievements and its efforts to promote cross-border cooperation in literature, science and the arts were recently showcased by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), at the 31st Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF).   The Authority took the opportunity to meet with...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 13 September, 2018 11:45 am

AURAK Bolsters Administration

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hired two new deans starting Fall 2018: Professor Daniel Kirk, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and Professor Joseph L. Wallis, Dean of the School of Business.   Prof. Joseph, formerly a professor of Economics and Public...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 13 September, 2018 10:22 am

Dubai Culture Organises ‘Writing Literature Novels and Editing them as Play Scripts’ as part of Dubai Programme for Youth Theatre 2018

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, is organising a ‘Writing Literature Novels and Editing them as Play Scripts’ workshop. It is held as part of Dubai Programme for Youth Theatre 2018 with...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 11 September, 2018 8:00 am

Pearl Initiative: Corporate Governance Key to Building Stronger Businesses in the Gulf Region

Pearl Initiative - the leading Gulf business-led, non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency as a key driver of competitiveness across the region, has announced the appointment of Yasmine Omari as its new Head of Programmes. She brings with her...

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Culture & Education | Monday 10 September, 2018 4:39 pm

GEMS Modern Academy celebrates Teacher’s Day

On 5th September 1888, one of India’s most distinguished twentieth-century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy - and India’s first vice president and second president - Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, was born. In light of his notable contribution to Indian society, Indian...

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Culture & Education | Monday 10 September, 2018 10:08 am

Investment of 3 million riyals for the preservation of food over 3 years Red Sea Mall and "ITA’AM" on a common cause to instill values of community awareness

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just about charity and volunteerism. It also includes responsibility for the community through the adoption of many development projects and awareness programs that contribute towards sustainability. In accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 September, 2018 5:49 pm

Maraya Art Centre presents ‘Between the Visible and Invisible’

Maraya Art Centre announced its upcoming exhibition, ‘Between the Visible and the Invisible’. Curated by Dr. Azadeh Fatehrad, featuring the works of a group of seven international artists that include Pia Sandström (Stockholm), Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin (London), Chooc Ly...

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