Culture & Education | Monday 1 August, 2022 1:44 pm

Saudi tourism, AI among final proposals for Misk Leaders 2030 program

Twenty-seven Saudi leaders from government, business and non-profit sectors presented their final proposals for the Leaders 2030 program at a ceremony on Sunday. The program will be overseen by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, or MISK, which allows talented individuals to...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 31 July, 2022 2:35 pm

AlUla Scholarship Program launches fourth phase

The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the fourth phase of the AlUla Scholarship Program, which supports participants through training opportunities and workshops to prepare them for the job market and its requirements. The RCU also launched the University Forum featuring 50 international ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 31 July, 2022 10:50 am

Saudi university uses AI to enroll students

The Saudi Electronic University has linked its admissions portal to the Ministry of Education’s databases Noor and Yakeen, which forms part of the services provided by the Ministry of Interior, to ensure the accuracy of students’ data.Dr. Maysoon Khoja, dean of admissions and student affairs,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 July, 2022 2:28 pm

Ma’an Introduces 12 New Social Start-ups that Address Financial Literacy and Education Technology in Abu Dhabi

 The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an today, marked the completion of Ma’an Social Incubator’s (MSI) 6th Cohort and first of 2022, with 12 participating start-ups that have developed their business ideas within the Incubator. The 6th Cohort was organised as part of the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 July, 2022 1:50 pm

Ma’an’s Community Financial Literacy Awareness Programme Celebrates Graduation of 4th Cohort and Welcomes the 5th

The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an hosted the graduation ceremony for the fourth cohort of the Ghaya Financial Literacy Programme, a three-months programme that aims to achieve a positive social impact by helping the members of the community in Abu Dhabi become financially...

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Culture & Education | Monday 25 July, 2022 11:02 am

Saudi students encouraged to learn space sciences, technology

The Saudi Space Commission on Saturday opened registration for the second virtual “Go to Space” training camp. Registration will remain open until Aug. 6. The commission is organizing the camp in collaboration with Teaching Science and Technology, Inc. The program aims to increase...

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Culture & Education | Monday 25 July, 2022 10:30 am

5 Key Enablers to Selecting the Right School

Shannon Pipes, Principal, OWIS, Riyadh  Saudi Arabia has an impactful 2030 vision committed to providing international education opportunities for students. As a Founding Principal and educator, I support this vision and believe that there are some critical enablers parents should...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 24 July, 2022 10:47 am

Saudi Arabia reports 338 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Saudi Arabia reported 338 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health. As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 807,215.The authorities also confirmed one new COVID-19-related death, raising the total number of...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 23 July, 2022 3:03 pm

Snapchat+ will target ‘most passionate and dedicated community members’

An ad-supported Snapchat subscription service was launched last month in select countries, including the UAE and the Kingdom, with a company spokesperson telling Arab News it would target the platform’s “most passionate and dedicated community members.” Snapchat+ costs $3.99 per month...

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Culture & Education | Friday 22 July, 2022 3:26 pm

Emirates News Agency signs partnership agreement with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

The Emirates News Agency, WAM, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the news agency reported.   The partnership aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the media and artificial intelligence sectors through...

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