Culture & Education | Sunday 16 July, 2017 7:57 am

Okaz Theater — one of the most attractive features of the Saudi cultural festival Souq Okaz

There are many features that attract visitors to Souq Okaz; one of these is the Okaz Theater, which held the launch ceremony this year. The 2,500-seat theater is a principal feature of the festival that includes halls, offices and a stage. The venue also has traditional activities and popular...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 13 July, 2017 11:04 am

King Faisal International Award winner urges review of Islamic political thought

The winner of the King Faisal International Prize 2017 for Islamic Studies, Prof. Ridwan Al-Sayyid, has underscored the importance of revisiting Islamic political thought and heritage in Islamic sources. Al-Sayyid was giving a lecture on Islamic political thinking, organized by the general...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 12 July, 2017 6:11 am

Modhesh World showcases ‘Abjadiyat’ educational app for pre-schoolers

This summer, Modhesh World, one of the most popular indoor edutainment destinations in the region, is inviting families to check out – Abjadiyat – a new educational mobile application for children designed while keeping in mind the specific learning needs of Arab...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 July, 2017 4:23 pm

King Faisal International Award laureate calls for review of Islamic political thought

The winner of King Faisal International Prize 2017 for Islamic Studies, Professor Ridwan Al-Sayyid, has underscored the importance of revisiting the Islamic political thought and heritage in Islamic sources, calling for adherence to moderate Salafism. Al-Sayyid stated this during the lecture,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 7 July, 2017 1:33 pm

Saudi education venture Noon attends US investment conference

 The Noon Educational Platform, supported by the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has become the first Saudi or Arab entity to participate in the ASU+GSV conference on investment in education technology, held recently in the US. Chief Executive Mohammed Al-Dhelaan said ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 July, 2017 4:55 pm

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel Summer Camp Welcomes Kids to Enjoy Fun in the Sun

The Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel (AFOCH) – Abu Dhabi’s leading recreation, hospitality and dining destination – is welcoming kids to enjoy fun in the sun at its dedicated Summer Camp, where sports, science and life skills come together. AFOCH’s Summer Camp is open...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 6:06 am

Sharjah Ladies Club Announces its Mushmis Summer Programme for Children

Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) has announced its ‘Mushmis summer Camp’ programme for children, with the popular leisure and education centre offering an array of educational and entertainment camps for little ones. Starting (today) July 2, SLC’s summer camps have a focus on physical...

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Culture & Education | Monday 3 July, 2017 4:38 am

UNESCO Announces Sharjah as World Book Capital 2019

Signaling a groundbreaking achievement for the UAE and the Arab world, Sharjah has been crowned with the prestigious ‘World Book Capital’ title for 2019 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The honour is a recognition of the emirate’s...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 2 July, 2017 1:27 am

KSU professor wins highest award for date palm research

 Dr. Binu Antony, assistant professor of date palm research at King Saud University (KSU), won the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation worth 1 million Emirati dirhams ($272,257). Dr. Antony received the award in recognition of his research work on the red...

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Culture & Education | Friday 30 June, 2017 1:31 am

Souq Okaz introduces Theatrical Creativity Award

The annual Souq Okaz festival will this year introduce the Theatrical Creativity Award for the best performances. “The Cultural Committee of the Souq Okaz has approved the Theatrical Creativity Award... which will be launched on the sidelines of the upcoming session next month,” the...

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