Culture & Education | Saturday 19 January, 2019 10:00 am

Saudi Arabia seeks to improve its knowhow

With Saudi Arabia standing 66th out of 134 countries in the Global Knowledge Index, the Kingdom is hoping that a focus on  innovative education will boost its ranking.  Improving the quality and nature of education to enable youth to innovate and be creative will prove key to achieving ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 January, 2019 9:51 am

Saudi Arabia’s Alliance for Youth Attracts around 500 Students at First Event in 2019

An Alliance for Youth (All 4 Youth) launched in Saudi Arabia last year has kicked off 2019 with Youth Day activities at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, attended by around 500 students.    The event featured presentations by Alliance partners Al-Awal Bank, IKEA Saudi Arabia,...

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Culture & Education | Monday 14 January, 2019 2:50 pm

Emirates Foundation Think Science Ambassadors to Showcase Innovative Projects at the World Future Energy Summit 2019 in Abu Dhabi

Aligned with the National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031 and the 2021 Advanced Science Strategy, to build national scientific capacities and promote youth to take on leadership roles in science & technology, Emirates Foundation  Think Science Ambassadors will showcase their...

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Culture & Education | Monday 14 January, 2019 1:04 pm

Tory Burch Jamjoom & Chalhoub Group Collaborates with Dar Al-Hekma on Student Marketing Competition

Dar Al-Hekma University Marketing Program collaborates with Jamjoom & Chalhoub Group for the second time on a competition for fourth- and third-year students, focusing on the Tory Sport collection currently unavailable in Saudi Arabia. The idea for the competition is to work on a marketing plan ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 6:42 pm

HANKOOK CONDUCTS SAFE DRIVING COURSE FOR STUDENTS

As part of its commitment to ensure safety driving on the road, Bin-Shihon Group, the exclusive distributor for Hankook tires, organized a recent intensive education course entitled “Safe driving” in collaboration with Effat University. The initiative called “we care”...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 12:35 pm

Sharjah Bids Farewell to New Delhi World Book Fair after 
Nine-day Intercultural Dialogue

Sharjah has showcased the unique features of Arab and Emirati culture in the Indian capital, as guest of honour at the 27th edition of New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF 2019). The nine-day book fair was held from 5 to 13 January, and saw the participation of a host of international...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 4:13 am

Saudi education minister sets 100-day deadline for change, seeking better performance, quality

The education minister on Saturday set a 100-day deadline to shake up teaching in the Kingdom, encouraging leaders in the sector to get away from their desks and out of the office. Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh issued the challenge at a workshop assessing the status of the public education...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 3:14 am

Program launched to empower young Saudis in nonprofit sector

The second Saudi Philanthropic Fellowship program, organized in tandem with the King Khalid Foundation (KKF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was launched on Saturday at the KKF’s headquarters. Called Shaghaf, meaning “passion,” the program will aim to attract young...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 2:27 am

Zayed University Bridges Cooperation with Universities Worldwide, Al Mehaideb

Sunday marks the beginning of the Spring 2018-2019 semester, welcoming nearly 323 first-year students from across the Emirates to pursue their bachelor's degree at Zayed University.   Prof. Reyadh Al Mehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University, welcomed the newcomers urging them to...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 12 January, 2019 4:00 am

2nd Qassim Book Fair attracts big crowds

The 2nd Qassim Book Fair, organized by the municipality of Buraidah, attracted thousands of visitors on Friday. Held at the Qassim International Convention and Exhibition Center, the fair offers a variety of cultural events to promote the publishing industry in Saudi Arabia. More than 200...

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