Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 October, 2017 5:06 pm

Saudi Railway Polytechnic and Siemens launch Rail Technician training program for Saudi Arabian youth

Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP) in Qassim and Siemens recently launched a three-year Rail Technician training program with the first batch of 40 local talents. The students will be trained in rail signaling, electrification, communication systems and operations. The customized training program...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 October, 2017 7:22 am

WorldSkills kicks off with Siemens technology

With the 44th WorldSkills Competition kicking off in Abu Dhabi earlier this week, competitors have been using automation technology, advice and practical assistance from Siemens, as the event’s strategic sponsor. Under the banner ‘Discover the amazing Power of Skills’, the event...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 October, 2017 4:49 am

Boulevard celebrates the Saudi National Day though Art Heritage & Fashion

On the occasion of Saudi National Day, Boulevard hosted an art gallery for leading Saudi artist Safeya Binzagr, which was attended by distinguished intellectuals, artists and members of the Saudi society. The gallery is part of the ongoing recognition of artist Safeya Binzagr, who was received the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 17 October, 2017 3:41 am

ARC Higher Committee Discusses Arab Reading Challenge Momentum

The Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) Higher Committee met to discuss mechanisms to increase ARC’s reach in the Arab world, and to engage as many schools as possible in the next round, maintaining the remarkable momentum the challenge has established. The committee also focused on how to engrain...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 17 October, 2017 1:29 am

Lughati Enriches ‘Kids Got Talent’ Festival with Packed Learning Programme

‘Lughati,’ the smart learning initiative that aims to support the studying of Arabic in Sharjah schools using modern technology, has concluded its participation at the second edition of the ‘Kids Got Talent’ Festival. Organised by Sharjah Discovery Centre and hosted from...

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Culture & Education | Monday 16 October, 2017 3:32 pm

Nso Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘a Night at the Symphony’ Opening Its Season of Friday Night Galas

 The NSO Symphony Orchestra is launching its new season of ‘Friday Night Galas’ with A Night at the Symphony, on Friday 17 November at the Emirates Palace Auditorium in Abu Dhabi.   The gala will feature some of the most inspiring orchestral music ever written:...

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Culture & Education | Monday 16 October, 2017 6:01 am

Dubai Culture Successfully Concludes Dubai Public Library September Activities

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced that the Dubai Public Library has successfully concluded the series of events it organised for children in September to enhance their reading and cultural skills in ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 16 October, 2017 4:56 am

OSN brings new digital customer experience with new smart kiosk in Saudi Arabia

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, has ushered in a new digital consumer experience at Dhahran Mall to serve customers quicker, smarter and with greater efficiency.   As part of this strategy, OSN is transitioning into a digital, paperless retail environment to...

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Culture & Education | Monday 16 October, 2017 3:00 am

Al-Awwad: Effective media needed to counter challenges

Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad has underscored the need to further strengthen the role of the media in the Islamic world in confronting various challenges and threats, especially terrorism, Islamophobia and hate speech. “It is inevitable that our media give utmost ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 15 October, 2017 4:49 am

Emirates Publishers Association Discusses International Partnerships at Frankfurt Book Fair

As part of its ongoing efforts to work with potential new partners and exchange industry knowledge and expertise, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has met with leading representatives from the International Publishers Association (IPA) at its welcoming reception during the 69th edition of...

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