Culture & Education | Tuesday 25 October, 2016 3:49 pm

Creating future leaders in the classroom is a key goal of Saudi Vision 2030, Minister of Education tells IB Forum

Providing high quality education that can effectively meet the needs of the labor marketplace is central to fulfilling the Saudi Vision 2030, the Minister of Education H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al-Issa told key education stakeholders today. Addressing the opening ceremony of the International Baccalaureate ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 25 October, 2016 2:26 pm

Sharjah International Book Fair Combines Education and Entertainment during its Kid’s Programme

The Kids Programme of the 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2016), taking place from November 2-12, will bring together an elite group of internationally acclaimed figures and global bands that will enthrall children with shows combining entertainment and education that...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 25 October, 2016 1:07 pm

Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Supports the Collection of Etihad Museum

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, has contributed to ‘Let's Preserve the Legacy’ campaign by donating the personal dagger, passport , official seal, pocket watch, and eyeglasses of the late Sheikh...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 October, 2016 11:05 pm

Palestinian High School Talaih Al Amal Wins First Edition of Arab Reading Challenge

The Higher Organizing Committee of the first edition of the Arab Reading Challenge today announced that the Talaih Al Amal High School from Nablus in Palestine was the well-deserved winner of the schools award. The school was awarded a ceremonial plaque and US$1 million in prize money by His...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 October, 2016 5:43 pm

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crowns Winners of the 2016 Arab Reading Challenge

In a specular award ceremony hosted at Dubai Opera and attended by more than 1,500 distinguished guests, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, crowned the winners of the 2016 Arab Reading Challenge. Seven year old...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 October, 2016 5:08 pm

Teachers Earn Professional Diploma at AURAK

A number of teacher from the Ras Al Khaimah public school system have earned professional diplomas after completing a professional development program at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK’s) Center for Continuing Education and Community Services (CCE&CS). A total ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 October, 2016 2:34 pm

ESOL Education Partners With Stephen Ritz to Further Sustainability Endeavors

Highlighting an urgent need to integrate sustainable values in K-12 education, Esol Education, the world’s largest operator of American international schools, is collaborating with world-renowned progressive educator and green innovator Stephen Ritz to jumpstart sustainability projects...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 October, 2016 1:07 pm

Arab Innovators Compete to Offer Practical Solutions to Regional Problems

Innovators from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan succeeded in passing through the first two prototyping episodes of Stars of Science, Qatar Foundation's flagship 'edutainment' reality TV show on MBC4. Under intense questioning from an expert jury,...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 October, 2016 4:53 am

5,000 attend 4th edition of ‘Shoof’ forum for digital visual media

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK) kicked off its fourth edition of the Digital Visual Media Forum, “Shoof 4,” on Saturday in Riyadh. Durrat Arriyadh, where the forum was held, received 5,000 visitors coming from across the Kingdom’s regions to witness the announced ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 23 October, 2016 3:45 pm

International Baccalaureate Forum to focus on education and the Saudi Vision 2030

Key stakeholders in the education sector are set to learn about the Saudi Vision 2030 and how organizations such as the International Baccalaureate can support the changing needs of students and the education system. The International Baccalaureate Forum, organized by the King Faisal Foundation...

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