Culture & Education | Monday 5 June, 2017 4:40 am

UAEBBY Family Workshop on the Plight of Dyslexic Children

As part of its ongoing efforts to reach more people through the magic of literature, the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) recently organised a training workshop aimed at educating parents and teachers on providing the best support for dyslexic children.   The reading...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 3 June, 2017 5:45 pm

SR20m education academy to be set up in Madinah

 Under the patronage of Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, the MADAC Education Academy is to be set up in the holy city at a cost of SR20 million ($5.3 million). Prince Faisal recently patronized the signing ceremony for the agreement to establish the academy with the support of Saudi...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 3 June, 2017 5:37 am

International Publishing Experts: The world needs leaders like Sharjah’s Ruler who believe in the power of knowledge and Books

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has been praised by an elite group of prominent global publishing experts for his belief in the power of books and knowledge to promote intercultural dialogue and peace.   The...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 June, 2017 1:56 pm

Two killed in Riyadh school shooting

Two teachers were killed in a shooting at Kingdom Schools in north Riyadh Wednesday morning, in an act that the school’s chairman described as “a case of a disgruntled employee.” The shooter, an Iraqi former Islamic studies teacher, was dismissed from the school four years ago...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:44 pm

‘Roads of Arabia’ show wows Koreans, inspires Saudi students

The “Roads of Arabia” exhibition of Saudi archaeological masterpieces currently being held in Seoul is wowing visitors, including South Koreans and Saudi students based in the East Asian country. Korean visitors have expressed admiration for the archaeological pieces on display, saying ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 11:31 am

Al-Tareeqah Management Consultancy (The Swiss Business School)

  Believing in the importance of specialized business education programs, Al-Tareeqah Management Consultancy represents SBS-Swiss Business School, one of the leading universities in providing the best business management programs. As part of its representation, Al-Tareeqah...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 4:10 am

Dubai Culture Announces Summer Training Programme

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced its summer training programme through the Training and Performance Department of its Human Resources Department. The programme – ‘Takat’ –...

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Culture & Education | Friday 26 May, 2017 2:39 pm

Kalimat Foundation for Children's Empowerment distributes 1,000 books to Syrian children in Emirati-Jordanian Camp

“The need for refugee children to acquire knowledge and culture should be considered as a necessary right just as much as the need for shelter, food and water,” said Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation for Children's Empowerment (KF),...

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Culture & Education | Friday 26 May, 2017 2:33 pm

Sharjah Book Authority Explores New Ties at Turin International Book Fair

In its ongoing quest to nurture new relationships and expand existing ones, a delegation from the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has met with several high profile, influential publishers and literary agents at the Turin International Book Fair, with a view to exploring future avenues of cooperation...

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Culture & Education | Friday 26 May, 2017 4:58 am

ITWORX Education Continues to Provide E-Learning Solutions to “Children in Distress”

n honor of the 1st anniversary of the World Humanitarian Summit, where the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) fund was created along with GBC-Education’s announcement of mobilizing $100 million from businesses to support the fund, ITWORX Education corroborates its continued commitment to deliver...

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