Culture & Education | Thursday 17 May, 2018 1:32 pm

Shell (Saudi Arabia) applauds schoolgirls for completing social skills course

Shell Saudi Arabia is today celebrating the successful conclusion of ValueNet, a 16-week programme in Riyadh which has seen 200 girls, ten of which are from the Down Syndrome Association, participate in games-based activities to develop their social skills and sense of team...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 May, 2018 1:19 pm

Sharjah Showcases Its Leading Experience in Childcare at Humanizing Cities Conference in Saudi Arabia

As part of its commitment to actively participate in Arab and international events focusing on children being a key element of society, the Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) showcased the emirate’s experience and efforts to improve children’s and young people’s futures and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 May, 2018 12:21 pm

GEMS International School hosts renowned international educator, author and speaker ‘Jennifer Aquino’

GEMS International School (GIS) hosted Jennifer Aquino – a renowned international university admissions expert and author – to conduct a workshop guiding students with higher education related queries and university applications.   She...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 May, 2018 3:58 am

Saudia'a new center to train senior staff

SAUDI Arabian Airlines has established a ‘Leadership Development Center’ whereby senior management professionals in the organization will benefit from executive programs from world-class institutions, which will be delivered both in the Kingdom and abroad. Saudia Tuesday, signed a...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 May, 2018 3:54 am

Experts gather in Jeddah to discuss key role of English language teaching

More than 900 educators attended a two-day conference dedicated to the latest ideas and developments in the teaching of English. King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) President Abdulrahman Al-Youbi opened the English Language Institute (ELI) symposium, titled “New Perspectives in English...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 2:53 pm

Sharjah’s Mosques Record 5.2% Year-on-Year Growth in 2017 49 percent of 1,471 places of worship in the emirate built by non-state entities 32 Eid Musallahs in Sharjah and its cities

The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has reported that Sharjah’s mosques have grown at a rate of 5.2 percent in 2017, taking the total number from 1,398 in 2016 to 1,471 in 2017.   Geographic Distribution The Department said that the number of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 11:07 am

Facebook Data Scandal Whistleblower Brittany Kaiser Makes First Radio Appearance on Pulse 95 Radio

In a recent interview on Sharjah’s first English language radio channel, Pulse 95 Radio, Brittany Kaiser who worked as a former director at the London-based political analysis company, Cambridge Analytica, which is facing unprecedented backlash for being involved in two of the most...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 11:04 am

Dubai Culture Celebrates International Museums Day

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, is celebrating International Museums Day by offering visitors free entry to Etihad Museum and Dubai Museum. Visitors are invited to enjoy the Etihad Museum at no cost on Friday...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 10:02 am

GEMS Innovation Awards 2018 recognises young inventors

Over 200 students across the GEMS Education network of schools were recognised at the GEMS Innovation Awards ceremony held to honour these young inventors.   The awards, held at GEMS Dubai American Academy were spread across four categories – Global Innovation Challenge, GEMS Arab...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 May, 2018 5:08 am

Electronic Media Regulations to Go into Effect Starting from June 2018

The National Media Council (NMC) hosted a workshop for institutions, companies, e-news sites and individuals who carry out commercial activities, to provide information about the new Electronic Media Regulations that apply to them.   The session, which took place in Abu Dhabi, emphasised ...

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