Culture & Education | Friday 7 December, 2018 1:09 am

New media center to assess quality of reports and effect on KSA

Saudi Arabia has decided to establish a new independent organization to address the quality of media reports affecting the image of the Kingdom. A royal decree was issued on Nov. 24 to create a new center for media and communication studies. The purpose of the center is to effectively gauge local ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 December, 2018 2:48 pm

Global Knowledge Index 2018 and The Future of Knowledge: A Foresight Report shine at Knowledge Summit

The fifth annual Knowledge Summit, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), began the proceedings of the second day with a session dedicated to the 2018 edition of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI), launched the previous day. The panel brought together...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 December, 2018 12:39 pm

Be the first to listen to Mohamad Al Salim’s new song “Ya Rouhy”!

HUAWEI Music dotes its users by offering them exclusive access to new songs before they are released to the wider market. Previously it pre-releasing the hit single “Al Mekhfi” by Elissa, one of the Arab world’s biggest stars, now it is providing music fans with the chance to be...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 December, 2018 1:28 am

Shoura approved draft law to strengthen PIF role in achieving Vision 2030 goals

The Shoura Council on Wednesday approved the draft Public Investment Fund (PIF) law aimed at strengthening the role of PIF toward achieving the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. It will also enable PIF to become one of the largest sovereign funds in the world, enjoying financial and ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 December, 2018 1:12 am

Emirates Coalition for Green Schools discusses steps 
to enhance Indoor Air Quality in UAE schools

Advocates of green schools met in Dubai to enhance ‘Indoor Air Quality’ in learning environments with the objective of driving dialogue on the topic and to gain perspectives and input from industry experts.    The EmiratesGBC Coalition for Green Schools roundtable,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 6:06 pm

The Middle East Social Media Summit annouces the granting of scholarships to Bachelor's and Master's degrees in New Media

In cooperation with the American University in the Emirates (AUE)—one of the most active universities in the region—the Middle East Social Media Summit, which launched its works in Dubai on Wednesday, December 5th and will last for two days, has announced the awarding of scholarships in ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 4:43 pm

Dubai Culture honours 83 Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre 2018 volunteers

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, recently held a special ceremony at the Dubai Culture and Science seminar attended by Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General of the Authority and advisor Dr...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 4:29 am

Riyadh Governor inaugurates conference on education evaluation

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region, on Tuesday inaugurated the International Conference for the Evaluation of Education 2018. In a statement after the opening of the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 3:26 am

Season finales, festive specials and a collection of brand new shows air exclusively on OSN this December

This festive season, OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network,promises yet another spectacularline-up of exciting and exclusive programming for the whole family. OSN subscribers can also watch and catch up on their favourites at anytime, anywhere and on any device...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 1:42 am

Governor of Riyadh region inaugurates interactive dialogue exhibition

Prince Faisal Bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region, on Tuesday inaugurated the interactive dialogue exhibition at King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue in Riyadh. In a press statement, the governor said, "This center is a source of pride for all and was...

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