Culture & Education | Thursday 23 August, 2018 2:49 pm

GEMS Education’s GCSE students celebrate outstanding results

Students from 17 GEMS Education schools have recorded another successful year of GCSE results after a round of challenging examinations.  In 2018, GEMS schools hosted a record of 2,210 students who sat their IGSCE/GCSE examinations. Of all grades achieved across the GEMS schools, 18 per...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 August, 2018 2:38 pm

Little Ninjas in the Making at Emirates Park Zoo & Resort Summer Camp

Whether it is for a learning opportunity or exciting activities, Emirates Park Zoo & Resort has it all. The touristic destination is hosting Aikido and Fighting Arts courses for campers of all abilities to participate in for a brand-new experience. Highlighting the importance on martial arts,...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 23 August, 2018 8:02 am

Al Falih says Aramco IPO still on, refutes media reports indicating otherwise

In response to recent media reports about the IPO of Saudi Aramco, H.E. Khalid Al Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of Saudi Aramco issued the following statement dismissing speculation surrounding the cancellation of the IPO as not true. “The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 August, 2018 7:25 am

International Group – Orange Mood Clown Heads to Bawadi Mall for Eid Al Adha Entertainment

:Bawadi Mall, the leading shopping mall is Al Ain,has been welcoming Eid Al Adha with a grand show, bringing the international group - Orange Mood Clown that is keeping visitors entertained all throughout the festival.  Infused with fun, laughter and interaction, the international...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 August, 2018 10:40 am

All Day Eid Al Adha Celebrations at Al Ghurair Centre

Al Ghurair Centre, the GCC’s first shopping Centre, invites family and friends to celebrate Eid Al Adha with a host of diverse and exciting entertainment. For three days commencing 21 August, the mall will host spectacular visuals, filling guests with festive cheer while they...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 22 August, 2018 10:37 am

Gems United School: New Name, New Leadership, New Vision

GEMS United School, known previously as Bradenton Preparatory Academy (BPA), is announcing a new year with new leadership and a new direction.  Senior Leadership includes four Americans and one Canadian, each with advanced degrees, with a combined 100 years of education experience in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 August, 2018 10:24 am

Al Majaz Waterfront Celebrates Eid Al Adha with Spectacular Fireworks Display

Al Majaz Waterfront, one of Sharjah’s premiere leisure, tourist and family destinations, hosted a spectacular firework display to celebrate Eid Al Adha.   Held on the first and second day of Eid, the extravaganza drew families and friends from across the UAE to take part in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 August, 2018 10:13 am

Food trucks serve in holy places for first time

Food trucks run by Saudi men and women have begun for the first time to serve food and drinks in the holy places. This was after Deputy Makkah Gov. Prince Abdullah bin Bandar directed the Secretariat of the Holy Capital to allow local entrepreneurs to provide their services inside the holy...

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Government | Wednesday 22 August, 2018 10:10 am

2.4 million pilgrims in final Hajj rituals as world’s Muslims begin Eid celebrations

More than two million Muslims took part in the symbolic stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the last major ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage that heralded the start of Eid Al-Adha. Clad in white robes signifying a state of purity, men and women from 165 countries converged on Jamrat to perform the...

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Government | Wednesday 22 August, 2018 8:11 am

Pilgrims stone Jamrat Al-Aqaba

Hajj pilgrims threw pebbles in Mina on the first day of Eid Al-Adha, and stoned Jamrat Al-Aqaba with seven pebbles. Pilgrims expressed happiness with the ease of throwing pebbles, security, health and ambulatory services, cleanliness and their ease of movement. They moved gradually and safely...

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