Culture & Education | Saturday 10 June, 2017 4:53 am

Dubai Customs organizes “Path of Happiness” training

Training Centre at Dubai Customs organized a training workshop entitled “Path of Happiness” which aims at raising awareness around happiness amongst Dubai Customs staff. Dr Shaikha Al Ghafiri, acting director of Dubai Customs' Training Centre pointed out that the...

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Culture & Education | Friday 9 June, 2017 4:57 pm

OIC urges member nations to commemorate Orphans’ Day

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called on its member states and humanitarian organizations to commemorate Orphans’ Day on Saturday. The OIC said orphans in disaster and crisis-struck zones continue to be in need of assistance, making an appeal to member states. “We...

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Culture & Education | Friday 9 June, 2017 5:54 am

Bahri provides job opportunities to Maritime Studies graduates of King Abdulaziz University

Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, has announced the signing of an agreement with King Abdulaziz University (KAU) to provide training opportunities to KAU’s Marine Sciences graduates on board its vessels. Bahri will offer intensive practical training for students...

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Culture & Education | Monday 5 June, 2017 2:39 pm

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signs an MoU with Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Scotland

 Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Scotland to provide scientific research and training support to academics and students, as well as foster academic communication and cooperation...

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Culture & Education | Monday 5 June, 2017 12:29 pm

Future International Nursery children sharing happiness in the community

  With the creation of the first World Happiness Council in the UAE and this year being declared the Year of Giving by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the concept of sharing, kindness, respect and positivity are high on the agenda. Future International Nursery fully...

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Culture & Education | Monday 5 June, 2017 4:40 am

UAEBBY Family Workshop on the Plight of Dyslexic Children

As part of its ongoing efforts to reach more people through the magic of literature, the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) recently organised a training workshop aimed at educating parents and teachers on providing the best support for dyslexic children.   The reading...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 3 June, 2017 5:45 pm

SR20m education academy to be set up in Madinah

 Under the patronage of Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, the MADAC Education Academy is to be set up in the holy city at a cost of SR20 million ($5.3 million). Prince Faisal recently patronized the signing ceremony for the agreement to establish the academy with the support of Saudi...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 3 June, 2017 5:37 am

International Publishing Experts: The world needs leaders like Sharjah’s Ruler who believe in the power of knowledge and Books

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has been praised by an elite group of prominent global publishing experts for his belief in the power of books and knowledge to promote intercultural dialogue and peace.   The...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 June, 2017 1:56 pm

Two killed in Riyadh school shooting

Two teachers were killed in a shooting at Kingdom Schools in north Riyadh Wednesday morning, in an act that the school’s chairman described as “a case of a disgruntled employee.” The shooter, an Iraqi former Islamic studies teacher, was dismissed from the school four years ago...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:44 pm

‘Roads of Arabia’ show wows Koreans, inspires Saudi students

The “Roads of Arabia” exhibition of Saudi archaeological masterpieces currently being held in Seoul is wowing visitors, including South Koreans and Saudi students based in the East Asian country. Korean visitors have expressed admiration for the archaeological pieces on display, saying ...

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