Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 10:15 am

5,500 jobs on offer for KFUPM students

Several top companies are offering over 5,500 jobs here to graduates of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM).A total of 136 companies are participating in the university’s 32nd Career Fair, which started on Monday and runs until Thursday. As many as 900 Saudi graduates are...

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Culture & Education | Monday 4 May, 2015 2:47 pm

Saudi Educators Excel in Master Trainer Programme

The Chief Executive of Saudi Arabia’s Tatweer Company for Educational Services (T4Edu) has congratulated the latest group of Master Trainers to complete the first phase of the Saudi Math and Science Teacher Development Programme. The Master Trainer Programme is a key component of the broader Math ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 4 May, 2015 10:24 am

Microsoft showcases Smart Classroom initiatives to 30 educational institutions

Microsoft participated in the Investment and Quality in National and International Education Forum in Madina.Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Salman, the Emir of Madina, and Dr. Hamad Al-Sheikh, Deputy to the Minister of Education, the forum aimed to find ways to...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 3 May, 2015 11:41 am

Reema Motib, The illustrator behind the brilliant AlãanMini map of Riyadh – for children to colour in during Saudi Design Week

So who’s Reema Motib? The illustrator behind the brilliant AlãanMini map of Riyadh – for children to colour in during Saudi Design Week Meet the youthful talent behind Alãan’s iconic map of Riyadh launching for Saudi Design Week. The huge mural will be featured on a wall at Alãan Artspace...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 25 April, 2015 12:03 am

AlãanMini puts Riyadh’s little artists on the map

Alãan proudly announces its newest project AlãanMini – launching in time for Saudi Design Week. AlãanMini nurtures the creative talent of your children, while showcasing unique local designs in children’s clothing, furniture and other objects. It’s the only Design Week event for mothers...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 23 April, 2015 2:48 pm

Discover Riyadh City with the Instagram #FSRiyadhLove Photo Contest

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities Riyadh Region, and Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre have teamed up to launch an Instagram Photo Contest which offers a platform for locals, hotel guests, and visitors of Riyadh, to showcase the most beautiful images of the city starting...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 7:24 am

Royal recognition for educational progress

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has emphasized the remarkable progress achieved by Saudi education sector as a result of the relentless efforts of its rulers and citizens since the time of King Abdul Aziz.“In the past, people used to approach the mosque imam for help in reading a...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 12:28 am

Arab Tech Industry in Need of Easier Access to Capital, Friendlier Regulations and Government Support

The nascent technology sector in the Arab region needs to be reinforced by government support and backed by proper funding from sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and local institutional investors if it is to flourish and create the next technology titans, according to BECO Capital, a regional Venture...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 12:24 am

Cleaning, Polishing, Odor-Fighting: 6 Alternative Uses For Olive Oil

Olive oil is an integral part of many cuisines. From the Middle East to Europe, the olive branch has been representative of many cultures and olive oil production has contributed to the growth of many economies. Tunisia, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon are amongst the top producers of olive oil in ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 21 April, 2015 7:12 am

Top-class education facilities pledged

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has launched an educational endowment initiative, the SR200 million Madinah International Academy, and the Madinah educational endowment worth SR500 million.The governor launched the two projects while opening an educational forum that aims at improving the...

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