Culture & Education | Sunday 17 September, 2017 10:15 am

Saudi education minister signs cooperation agreement with Swedish counterpart

Saudi Minister of Education Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Issa signed a cooperation agreement with Swedish Minister of Higher Education and Research Helene Hellmark Knutsson during Al-Issa’s official visit to Sweden. The agreement includes 16 articles to enhance educational cooperation between the...

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Culture & Education | Friday 15 September, 2017 12:01 pm

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort Launches New Offerings for School Trips

Back to school means making learning experiences come alive as Emirates Park Zoo and Resort  welcomes students with a series of exciting learning programs and activities for the new school year. New offerings brings new learning opportunities for the little ones with Emirates Park Zoo and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 September, 2017 10:54 am

Education Ministry seeks to improve quality of education in Saudi Arabia

The spokesman of the Ministry of Education, Moubarak Al-Asseimy, revealed that the ministry aims to raise the quality of education in the Kingdom’s schools, following a decree it issued during Hajj 2017 to grant rented schools a two-years extension before it closes them in case they do not...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 September, 2017 12:06 pm

MiSK Foundation builds vision of Hajj journey in two short films

 Two short films, “When You Don’t Know Where to Go, Head to Bakkah,” and “Masher Al-Mashaer” have successfully embodied a vivid vision and a complete picture of the details of Muslims’ Hajj journey. Unforgettable moments were documented by a young...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 September, 2017 12:00 pm

Bab Al Qasr Hotel Hosts Semi-Finals for The International Emmy Awards

Bab Al Qasr Hotel played host to the semi-final judging round of the 45th International Emmy Awards last 9th September, 2017. The event aims to determine the second round of nominees who will proceed to the final judging process for the Best Performance by an Actor in the Latin America...

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Culture & Education | Monday 11 September, 2017 12:48 pm

King Salman: Islamic countries need knowledge revival

 King Salman said that the first Islamic Summit of Science, Technology, Innovation and Modernization in the Islamic World, being held in Astana, Kazakhstan, emanates from the noble values ​​of Islam and the principles of the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) which...

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Culture & Education | Monday 11 September, 2017 12:34 pm

Dubai Culture Grows its Team of Experts to Further Strengthen Dubai’s Cultural and Creative Fabric

 Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced the appointment of Cyril Zammit as Expert to the Office of The Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. With his extensive experience in the design sector,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 10 September, 2017 12:00 pm

Back to School: Ford Offers Tips for Tackling Morning Traffic for a Safer, Stress-Free Commute

The summer holidays are at an end, and with the return of the school run comes added stress for parents and passengers as vehicles navigate bumper-to-bumper rush hour traffic and often chaotic at drop-off points. While Ford can’t take your place on the morning commute, it can offer some...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 10 September, 2017 8:39 am

Saudi scholars place first in US cultural festival

 The Saudi Club at Arkansas Tech University placed first among student clubs from eight other countries participating in the Festival of Cultures in the US. The festival is organized annually by the university for student clubs from different countries, including the US, to introduce their...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 10 September, 2017 6:00 am

Sharjah Book Authority Concludes Participation in Moscow and Indonesia Book Fairs

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has strengthened its presence on the global arena through its participation at the Moscow International Book Fair and the Indonesia International Book Fair. The authority used its involvement at the literary events to extend bridges of communication and develop channels ...

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