Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 12:35 pm

Sharjah Bids Farewell to New Delhi World Book Fair after 
Nine-day Intercultural Dialogue

Sharjah has showcased the unique features of Arab and Emirati culture in the Indian capital, as guest of honour at the 27th edition of New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF 2019). The nine-day book fair was held from 5 to 13 January, and saw the participation of a host of international...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 January, 2019 11:53 am

Abu Dhabi Airports sponsors the UAE Sport Talent Fund

Abu Dhabi Airports took part in sponsoring the UAE Sport Talent Fund, which was launched in December 2018 by theChairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Sports (GAS), Major GeneralMohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi.    Abu Dhabi Airports’ sponsorship...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 January, 2019 9:22 am

The Curtain Falls on the Activities of Janadria Festival ‘Faithfulness and Loyalty’

TheNational Festival of Heritage and Culture, Janadria in its 33rdEdition, organized by the Ministry of National Guard, ended on January 9th, which was launched under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Thursday 20th December 2018. The...

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Government | Sunday 13 January, 2019 5:33 am

Vice President to honour winners of 'Mohammed Bin Rashid Government Excellence Award' on Tuesday

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is set to honour winners of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Government Excellence Award during a special ceremony organised by UAE Government on Tuesday, 15 January 2019 in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 January, 2019 5:17 am

‘Intersec 2019’ set to open in Dubai

With Intersec 2019, the world’s largest trade and networking event for safety, security and fire protection around the corner, one of the key focal points of the 3-day mega event continues to be Commercial Security - which will form the largest section when doors open in Dubai. Intersec...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 4:13 am

Saudi education minister sets 100-day deadline for change, seeking better performance, quality

The education minister on Saturday set a 100-day deadline to shake up teaching in the Kingdom, encouraging leaders in the sector to get away from their desks and out of the office. Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh issued the challenge at a workshop assessing the status of the public education...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 13 January, 2019 3:24 am

AURAK Enters into an MoU with Huawei Tech

The American University of Ras Al Kaimah (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and Huawei Tech FZ-LLC (Huawei) Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Li Shi, entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding in a signing ceremony hosted at the University.   AURAK is the first...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 January, 2019 3:20 am

Winter at Tantora continues to make history with a stand-out performance from Omar Khairat

Legendary musician Omar Khairat gave an outstanding performance in Al-Ula’s Maraya Theatre as part of the Winter at Tantora festival on Friday.  Receiving a standing ovation from the audience of 500 from across the GCC, and many from Egypt, Khairat played many of his award-winning...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 January, 2019 3:16 am

Saudi Commercial Attaché bids farewell to Pakistan business delegation

The Commercial Attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Pakistan Mohammad Ahmad Asiri and members of the office bade farewell at Islamabad International Airport to the delegation of Pakistani businessmen participating in the meetings of the Saudi-Pakistani trade mission to be held in Jeddah, under...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 January, 2019 3:14 am

Program launched to empower young Saudis in nonprofit sector

The second Saudi Philanthropic Fellowship program, organized in tandem with the King Khalid Foundation (KKF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was launched on Saturday at the KKF’s headquarters. Called Shaghaf, meaning “passion,” the program will aim to attract young...

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