Culture & Education | Friday 17 June, 2022 10:30 am

Noura Al Kaabi meets UAE artists participating in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Her Excellency Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, met with creatives who are participating in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. One of the leading artistic and cultural events in the world the festival, which is held annually in Washington, D.C., will have the UAE as the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 15 June, 2022 1:10 pm

RAKEZ Academic-Industry Forum seeks to make graduates ready for workforce

RAKEZ Academic Zone recently hosted its third Academic-Industry Forum, bringing together senior government officials and key players in the industry and academic institutions of Ras Al Khaimah. The event paved way for participating stakeholders to network and form long-term collaborations....

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 15 June, 2022 11:11 am

COYA collaborate with Saudi artists for the Pisco Jar arty project to celebrate the brand’s 10-year anniversary

COYA, the vibrant and stylish global lifestyle brand, is marking its 10-year anniversary by presenting creative art project that exhibits the talents of Saudi Arabia and expat artists. The innovative Pisco Jar Project, which was unveiled on June 7th, featured an exhibition of wonderfully decorated...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 June, 2022 2:09 pm

Saudi Arabia’s Asir awarded World Region of Gastronomy title

  The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism on Monday awarded the region of Asir with the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2024. It is the first non-European region to receive the accolade, which is granted to regions that join the platform and meet the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 June, 2022 2:07 pm

Saudi Arabia launches first-of-its-kind standardized test for non-native Arabic speakers

Saudi Arabia’s Education and Training Evaluation Commission has launched, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, a first-of-its-kind Arabic-language competency test for non-native Arabic speakers. Presented by The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, the test aims to...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 June, 2022 1:13 pm

Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) Celebrates the Saluki Dogs (The Arabian Saluki Greyhound)

The Saluki Dog is an important part of the Arabian hunting heritage. The Arabs have known, raised, taken care of this breed since more than seven thousand years. The Saluki dogs are characterized by extraordinary abilities of endurance, intelligence, and loyalty. The Saluki has played an...

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Culture & Education | Monday 13 June, 2022 12:26 pm

Ministry of Culture, DGDA cultivate Saudi cultural heritage

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Diriyah Gate Development Authority to cultivate cooperation in the preservation of Saudi cultural heritage. The agreement between the ministry and DGDA was signed by the Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin...

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Culture & Education | Monday 13 June, 2022 11:46 am

AUS celebrates 25 years of excellence

This year American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrates 25 years of academic excellence, innovative research and community impact. To mark its silver jubilee, the university will present a series of festive, reflective and scholarly activities that celebrate faculty, staff, students, alumni, and...

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Culture & Education | Monday 13 June, 2022 11:35 am

NEMA Education acquires Liwa College of Technology

 NEMA Education, the academic arm of NEMA Holding (formerly Abu Dhabi University Holding), has acquired 100% interest in Liwa College of Technology (formerly Emirates College of Technology), established in 1993, following recognition by the UAE Ministry of Education. The College offers a wide...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 12 June, 2022 3:57 pm

SCCI kicks off Gulf tour from Riyadh to promote Sharjah Excellence Award

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has kicked off its orientation tour across the GCC countries to introduce two categories of the Sharjah Excellence Award, the Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award and the Sharjah Gulf Localisation Award, with the aim of attracting and motivating private...

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