Culture & Education | Thursday 2 April, 2015 1:50 am

Lifting standard of education discussed

Ways to create a link between education and labor and build partnerships with ministries were among the issues discussed at a workshop organised by the Public Education Evaluation Commission (PEEC) in Riyadh on Tuesday.Creating an effective link between education and labor, besides unifying the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 2 April, 2015 12:02 am

Riyadh schools forced to close due to severe sandstorm

All schools in the Riyadh region, including the ones run by expat communities, will remain closed Thursday.The Education Department announced the suspension of schools on April 2 because of a major sandstorm that hit Riyadh on Wednesday.King Saud University’s Badran Al-Omar announced the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 24 March, 2015 12:19 am

UAEBBY launches Reading Challenge for active social media users

New Read.Dream.Create initiative includes reading sessions and fun activities in schools and kindergartensThe UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) has launched an exciting new initiative under the umbrella of its innovative Read.Dream.Create campaign, which aims to bring children and books...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 24 March, 2015 12:00 am

Masdar Institute Captures Prominent Role at the 2015 UAE Graduate Students Research Conference

Masdar Institute Progresses the Field of ‘Engineering and Physical Sciences’ through Student Research The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced its graduate...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 22 March, 2015 1:44 am

ARTISTS UNVEIL WORKS CAPTURING ELEGANCE AND MAJESTY OF HORSES AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL HORSE FAIR

Throughout the ages, horses have held a special place in the hearts of the Arabs who have pursued various pastimes and competed in events ranging from endurance riding to show jumping, polo, horse racing and dressage. Capturing these activities, as well as magnificent Arabian purebreds, are artists ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 22 March, 2015 1:32 am

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA :A REMARKABLE TURNOUT AT THE OPENING OF SALVADOR DALI’S EXHIBITION IN KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY

The opening of the Spanish artist and Surrealist Icon, Salvador Dali’s exhibition had witnessed a huge turnout. The exposition, which was organized by King Abdullah Economic City in cooperation with Tamer Group, had received over thousands visitors including 300 art enthusiasts. The large...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 22 March, 2015 12:07 am

INSPIRING SPEAKERS AT ABILITIESme 2015 CONFERENCE NEXT TUESDAY

UNDER THE PATRONAGE AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HH SHEIKH NAHAYAN MUBARAK AL NAHAYAN Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Honorary President of the Future Centre for Special Needs in Abu Dhabi, ABILITIESme...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:06 am

AUS hosts lecture by world-famous architect Rem Koolhaas

Sharjah, Tuesday, March 17, 2015- Internationally renowned architect Rem Koolhaas delivered an engaging lecture at American University of Sharjah (AUS) today, March 17, 2015. The event, which drew a large crowd comprising students, faculty members, senior university officials and members of the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 11:27 am

New Areas of Focus, New Leadership Decided at 2015 MEPRA Annual General Meeting

The Middle East PR Association (MEPRA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 25 at Middlesex University, Knowledge Village, Dubai. The board officially approved the organization’s 2014 financial results and outlined the implementation of several new, strategic priorities for 2015. ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 15 March, 2015 1:07 am

Sharjah International Book Fair shortlisted for Excellence Award at London Book Fair

Translation Grant recognised by Market Focus Achievement AwardSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) - a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) - has been shortlisted for the London Book Fair (LBF) International Excellence Award 2015 for the Market Focus Achievement Award. The Award goes to ...

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