Culture & Education | Sunday 20 December, 2015 3:50 am

DAH, IISJ glowing torches at DAHMUN closing ceremony

 The 6th annual conference of Dar Al-Hekma Model United Nations (DAHMUN) themed “The light of Justice: A Glowing Torch or Burnt-Out Flame?” came to an end last week. It concluded with a splendid closing ceremony at Dar Al-Hekma (DAH) University’s auditorium. Huda Abdul...

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Culture & Education | Monday 14 December, 2015 4:57 pm

Gulf Medical University Conducts Seminar on Use of Anti-Diabetic Medicines

The College of Pharmacy of Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned and operated by Thumbay Group, held a seminar titled “Safe, Effective and Affordable Use of Anti-Diabetic Medicines” at the University campus in Al Jurf, Ajman on...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:52 am

Jeddah book fair a big hit

The greatest book in the world is the Holy Qur’an and one must understand the importance of reading and understanding it, Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said while inaugurating an international book fair here on Friday. A total of 25 countries with more than 440 international and...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 12 December, 2015 3:21 am

Ahmed Al-Issa new education minister

In a shakeup announced on Friday, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman relieved Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil of his position and appointed him as an adviser at the Royal Court.  Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Issa was appointed as the new education minister.  The royal decree...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 12 December, 2015 3:13 am

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal graces launching of Jeddah International Book Fair

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah Province and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques graces launching of Jeddah International Book Fair on Friday. ...

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Culture & Education | Friday 11 December, 2015 2:12 pm

KG holiday from Dec. 24

Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil has announced that the midterm school holiday for students in kindergarten and at elementary schools will start on Thursday, Dec. 24. This is two weeks earlier than originally planned. The minister said on his Twitter account that the midterm school holiday...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 December, 2015 10:05 am

Region’s first 3D Printing Olympiad for students to be held in Dubai

  Students from across the GCC will be participating in the region’s first 3D printing competition aimed at targeting young talent from schools and universities.   The Gulf 3D Printing Olympiad, inspired by the UAE Innovation Week, is the brainchild of ATLAB, a...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 December, 2015 3:16 am

Saudi scholarship student makes major discovery

A Saudi scholarship student in Australia has improved and developed a method to recover ascaris eggs from sludge samples used as natural fertilizers for agricultural crops. Basma Ashour Khallaf who has enrolled in Biotechnology and Biology PhD course at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia, published...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 4:17 pm

Sultan Al Qasimi announces Sharjah as baby-friendly emirate

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced Sharjah as a Baby- Friendly Emirate, making it the world's first baby-friendly city after adopting four standards for organizations to implement to be rated as baby-friendly....

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 7:34 am

Ardah on UNESCO World Heritage list

The 10th session of a UNESCO committee, held in Namibia, has agreed to put the Saudi Ardah dance on the list of World Intangible Heritage. Ardah is a type of folkloric dance. The dance is performed with two rows of men opposite each other, each of whom may or may not be wielding swords or canes, ...

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