Culture & Education | Thursday 14 February, 2019 3:15 am

KAUST, Elm ink agreement for research collaboration

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), has signed an agreement with Elm, a leading digital solutions company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to collaborate in research and development on joint educational programs and events. The agreement formalized a long...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 February, 2019 1:30 am

Dubai Culture Announces the Launch of 6th Edition of Dubai Art Season

Marking the beginning of one of the most vibrant periods of the city, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, and heritage, announced the official launch of the sixth edition of Dubai Art Season from 1st March until 30th April...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 February, 2019 3:54 pm

Pearson launches bilArabi, an innovative new Arabic language program for K-9 students in Saudi Arabia

Pearson Middle Easttoday officially launched ‘bilArabi’, an innovative Arabic learning programme designed to help students aged 4-13 learn and reconnect with the language in a fun and engaging way. The new learning programme was introduced at a launch event in the Al Faisaliah Hotel...

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Culture & Education | Monday 11 February, 2019 1:04 pm

AUS exhibits high-quality innovation projects at Sharjah Innovation Week

Students and faculty members from American University of Sharjah (AUS) are presenting five high-quality projects that provide innovative solutions to real-world challenges at the 2019 Innovation Week currently ongoing at the Sharjah University City Hall. The event is being held as part of the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 11 February, 2019 6:35 am

Saudi camel festival spokesman explains new guidelines

The Saudi Camel Club announced a new system for camels participating at the King Abdel Aziz Festival as well as field entry, and its evaluation by arbitration committees at a Sunday press conference. The third King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival organized by the country’s Camel Club will run...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 10 February, 2019 5:31 am

Saudi Arabia’s KAUST launches third phase of startup accelerator

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) launched the third phase of its flagship startup accelerator at its headquarters in Thuwal. TAQADAM gives Saudi students, staff and recent graduates the tools and support to start a successful tech-based company through mentoring and...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 10 February, 2019 4:33 am

Biggest ever show of contemporary art under way in Jeddah

Under the aegis of the Saudi Art Council, Al’Obour exhibition of contemporary art opened in Jeddah Wednesday evening in the presence of a huge crowd of art enthusiasts, artists, media, sponsors and members of the general public. The exhibition’s center of attention was the...

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Culture & Education | Friday 8 February, 2019 1:50 am

Al “Obour” Exhibition assimilates interactive and immersive technology as a tool for artistic expression for the first time

Under the patronage of the Saudi Art Council, Al ‘Obour exhibition of contemporary art was opened Wednesday evening in Jeddah amidst a huge crowd of art enthusiasts, artists, general public, media and sponsors. The exhibition’s center of attention was the assimilation of technology...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 February, 2019 11:01 pm

Another Dar Al-Hemka graduate contributes to knowledge-based economy

Dar Al-Hekma University graduates continue to make a strong impact in the Kingdom’s entrepreneurship landscape, thanks to the excellent and high-quality academic programs at the university. Many of the graduates have contributed to the advancement and enhancement of the knowledge-based...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 February, 2019 10:11 am

Emirates Foundation Embraces UAE Innovation Month and Launches “Think Science Fairs 2019” Across the UAE

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation, and aligned with the UAE Innovation strategy, Emirates Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and...

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