Culture & Education | Thursday 5 March, 2015 8:09 am

Prince Faisal honors graduates in Yanbu

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman officiated a graduation ceremony at the Higher Institute for Elastomer Industries in Yanbu on Wednesday. The event saw 57 trainees passing out from the institute.Ali bin Nasser Al-Ghafees, governor of Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, emphasized...

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Culture & Education | Monday 2 March, 2015 2:37 am

Royal reception for winners of the 37th annual King Faisal International Prize

Winners of the 37th annual King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) were presented to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud tonight, at a VIP ceremony at Riyadh’s Al Faisaliah Hotel.Speaking at the glittering reception, HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal, the director of the King Faisal Foundation ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 March, 2015 9:29 am

King Salman to Honour Winners of 37th Annual King Faisal International Prize

Winners of the 37th annual King Faisal International Prize will be honoured by HRH King Salman at a glittering ceremony at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh on Sunday, March 01.The King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) recognises the outstanding works of individuals and institutions in five categories: ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 28 February, 2015 8:34 am

JCCI launches career training program for youth in 13 fields

The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) held a career training program for Saudi job seekers in 13 career fields at Ismail Abu Dawood Hall in Jeddah on Wednesday. The program was organized in cooperation with the National Recruitment Program.Prior to the event, registration for the...

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Culture & Education | Friday 27 February, 2015 1:15 pm

Over 15,000 graduate from KAU in colorful convocation

The King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah on Wednesday hosted its 44th convocation to celebrate the success of its outgoing graduating batch.Excitement and anticipation filled the air in the vast stadium hall in late evening as graduates, proud parents and University officials gathered in the stadium ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 26 February, 2015 5:43 am

KSA’s advances in education highlighted at Dubai event

The Saudi Ministry of Education has set up one of the biggest pavilions at a premier education exhibition in Dubai, to highlight its achievements and use of the world’s latest technology in the classroom.The eighth Global Education Forum and Global Educational Supplies and Solutions exhibition...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 25 February, 2015 2:24 pm

Two Saudi Female Students make it to Henkel Innovation Challenge Finals in Austria

The concept of Henkel’s Innovation Challenge is simple. Build a team of 2 students, create an innovative concept, be coached by Henkel mentors, compete with students around the world, learn about sustainability, and bring your creative and strategic management skills to the next level. In the GCC ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 23 February, 2015 9:49 am

Physique TV signs deal with Dubai Desert Road Run

Physique TV, the region’s first and only 24 hour HD television channel dedicated to fitness, healthy living, nutrition and action sport, and Dubai Desert Road Run, a community sporting event held by Onside Partners, today announced a strategic partnership that will greatly expand collaboration...

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Culture & Education | Monday 23 February, 2015 9:19 am

International Student Card Gaining Popularity in the UAE

ISIC overwhelming success for its first year in the EmiratesISIC, the International Student Identity Card, has now been available in the UAE for a year and the demand is growing steadily. Over 16,000 UAE students have acquired it so far.The ISIC card not only allows students in the UAE to prove...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 21 February, 2015 1:54 am

Shoura seeks limit on embassy-run schools

The Shoura Council’s Education and Research Committee has proposed limiting the number of licenses granted to schools run by embassies, and to allow foreign private sector investors to have an opportunity to set up international schools.The committee is expected to discuss the 2013/2014 annual...

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