Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 2:32 am

The big back-to-school promotions parents need to know about

With a new school year fast approaching, parents are on a mission to kit out their kids with everything they need to stride into the classroom with confidence and make the best possible start to the new term. To make the big back-to-school shop that bit more rewarding, Majid Al Futtaim malls across ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 1:30 am

Sharjah Museums Authority, ICCROM to support the Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage Master’s programme

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) and ICCROM-Sharjah Regional Conservation Centre, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the newly launched Master’s programme in Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage (CMCH) at the University of Sharjah.   Under the MoU...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 August, 2019 3:00 pm

GEMS Education and Hassana complete acquisition of Ma’arif, Saudi Arabia’s largest private school group

GEMSEducation KSA,a joint venture company owned bythe General Organisation for Social Insurance (“GOSI”) and GEMS Education, completedthe acquisition of Ma’arif Education and Training Company (“Ma’arif”).  Ma’arif private...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 August, 2019 12:28 pm

Abu Dhabi Art Announces Dates and Commissioned Artist for its 11th Edition

The 11thedition of Abu Dhabi Art will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat (MAS) in the UAE capital from 21-23 November this year, with multidisciplinary artist and writer Ebtisam Abdulaziz selected for the fair’s visual campaign. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 August, 2019 9:50 am

Artist Hussain Al Jasmi Stars in Second Okaz Nights Concert

"Saudi Emirati .. and Emirati Saudi." These words marked the entrance of an Emirati star, on the second Okaz Nights concert, held in the Okaz Main Theater as part of Taif Season. The words expressed the brotherhood between the two countries and celebrate an Emirati...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 25 August, 2019 1:10 pm

Dubai Culture celebrates ‘A Woman Ahead of Her Time’

In celebration of Emirati women and their great achievements, and recognition of their positive impact on society, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is organising a book-signing ceremony for ‘A Woman Ahead of Her Time’ by Dr Rafia Ghubash. The ceremony will be followed...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 25 August, 2019 12:53 pm

AUS welcomes over 1,100 distinguished students at Fall 2019 Orientation

More than 1,100 new students, who will be joining American University of Sharjah (AUS) as freshmen, attended a special Welcome Session held at the university on Friday, August 23. The event preceded orientation week and was aimed at giving the incoming freshmen a comprehensive understanding of the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 August, 2019 6:03 am

Imam Mohammed bin Saud university pavilion at China's int'l book fair opened

Charge d'Affaires of the Saudi embassy in Beijing Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Muwallad today opened Riyadh-based Imam Mohammed bin Saud university pavilion at China's international book fair. In remarks on the occasion, Al-Muwallad lauded the contents of the university's pavilion. For her...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 August, 2019 5:31 am

Saudi technical students to showcase skills at global contest

Saudi students and experts will be showcasing their innovative skills in aircraft maintenance and welding during the “WorldSkills” competition to be held in Kazan, Russia on Thursday.  The competition will run for six days and will see the participation of representatives from...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 21 August, 2019 2:18 am

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal Sponsors Souk Okaz

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of Makkah Region, this evening sponsored the Souk Okaz in Taif Season. The season is being held...

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