Culture & Education | Saturday 5 January, 2019 12:07 pm

Abu Dhabi University’s newest building to be named in honor of ‘Umm Al Emarat’

Under the directive of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and President of Abu Dhabi University’s Board of Regents, Abu Dhabi University is set to name the newest building on its Abu Dhabi Campus ‘Umm Al Emarat’—mother of...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 January, 2019 6:03 am

New minister highlights pivotal role of education in grooming generation

Newly-appointed Minister of Education Dr. Hamad Al-Sheikh emphasized that the progress of any nation can be achieved only through acquiring advanced education. “The Kingdom is now enjoying a prestigious position within the G20 countries, and we aspire it to be among the group of the 15...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 January, 2019 3:19 am

Jeddah hosts environmental event

The Greenzie environmental initiative and Global Shapers organized an event in Jeddah about environmental awareness. The event gathered six Saudi experts who have initiated projects aimed at improving the environment in the coastal city. They delivered speeches about their projects and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 January, 2019 3:00 am

Abu Dhabi University hosts international and regional experts to explore the future of business education

Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, hosted the international 2018 European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Middle East and Africa conference, an event aimed to create a platform for dialogue on the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 January, 2019 2:50 am

UNHCR Offers Al Janadriyah Festival Visitors an Immersive Experience into The Everyday Lives of Refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering visitors a chance to step into the refugees’ shoes and learn about their journey by creating an experiential zone using Virtual Reality (VR) technology headsets and a stimulation at its stand at the 33rdAl Janadriyah Festival.    The...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 January, 2019 2:08 am

Saudi Arabia, China to enhance cultural bridges

Officials at the King Abdul Aziz Public Library at Peking University recently held a meeting to press on with plans to enhance cultural bridges between China and the Kingdom. The meeting was held between the library’s founding supervisor general, Dr. Faisal bin Muammar, and Peking University ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 3 January, 2019 2:00 am

Hajj, Umrah Ministry pavilion showcases projects

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to receive visitors at its pavilion in Jeddah’s Cultural Park, introducing its initiatives and future projects. The pavilion takes visitors on a 3D virtual tour of the holy sites, and briefs them on the services and equipment provided by the Kingdom...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 10:58 am

Arab nations present heritage at Jeddah book fair

Jordan, Sudan and Yemen are among the dozens of Arab and Islamic countries participating in the fourth Jeddah International Book Fair. The event is expected to attract up to 50,000 visitors a day and features workshops, cultural activities and entertainment. The event was aimed at showcasing...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 10:55 am

Janadriyah fest is sure to take you back in time

Visitors to this year’s Janadriyah Festival are taking a trip down many a memory lane, especially at the fair’s Madinah village. In fact, the festival’s younger visitors are sure to be getting a healthy glimpse into how their forefathers lived in historic regions, such as Yanbu,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 6:08 am

Saudi peace forum to promote concept of coexistence

The two-day Saudi Salam (peace) Forum starting on Sunday aims at promoting the concepts of co-existence and building bridges of communication between Saudi society and those around the world. Dr. Fahad Bin Sultan Al-Sultan, executive director of the Salam for Cultural Communication project, said ...

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