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International Schools Services Breaks Ground as the First American-based International School Operator (ISO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Schools Services (ISS), a leading global education provider, proudly announces its historic entry into the Riyadh education landscape as the first American-based International School Operator (ISO).

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Schools Services (ISS), a leading global education provider, proudly announces its historic entry into the Riyadh education landscape as the first American-based International School Operator (ISO).
  • With a rich history spanning six decades, ISS has earned a reputation for excellence in international education, operating schools in various countries around the world.
  • By establishing ourselves as the first American-based International School Operator in Riyadh, we aim to contribute to the educational landscape of Saudi Arabia and foster a vibrant, multicultural learning environment."
  • The curriculum will be designed to meet international standards while incorporating elements that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia.

UQAT to train all of its students in Indigenous perspectives by 2026

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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This innovative initiative stems directly from the UQAT and Indigenous Peoples - Action Plan 2019-2024 and is one of several institutional actions of UQAT's Land acknowledgement principle.

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  • This innovative initiative stems directly from the UQAT and Indigenous Peoples - Action Plan 2019-2024 and is one of several institutional actions of UQAT's Land acknowledgement principle.
  • "Through this initiative, UQAT recognizes that Indigenous knowledge is just as important as scientific knowledge.
  • This recognition gives Indigenous perspectives a place in the programs offered at UQAT, thereby building on a plurality of knowledge", says Vincent Rousson, UQAT Rector.
  • A number of initiatives aimed at training students have already been in place for several years at UQAT.

GSMA M360 MENA RETURNS TO RIYADH

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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LONDON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA is bringing M360 MENA back to one of the world's fastest-developing digital capitals, Riyadh. Together with our host sponsor, stc and Gold Sponsor Salam, M360 MENA will provide the ideal platform to explore strategies, collaborations and policies to accelerate the region's digital-first future.  

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA is bringing M360 MENA back to one of the world's fastest-developing digital capitals, Riyadh.
  • Together with our host sponsor, stc and Gold Sponsor Salam, M360 MENA will provide the ideal platform to explore strategies, collaborations and policies to accelerate the region's digital-first future.
  • We welcome leaders from technology, telecoms and government to reconvene at M360 MENA in a city where tech adoption is paving the way for other economies.
  • Members of the media can register for a complimentary pass by contacting the GSMA Press Office at [email protected] .

GSMA M360 MENA RETURNS TO RIYADH

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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LONDON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA is bringing M360 MENA back to one of the world's fastest-developing digital capitals, Riyadh. Together with our host sponsor, stc and Gold Sponsor Salam, M360 MENA will provide the ideal platform to explore strategies, collaborations and policies to accelerate the region's digital-first future.  

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA is bringing M360 MENA back to one of the world's fastest-developing digital capitals, Riyadh.
  • Together with our host sponsor, stc and Gold Sponsor Salam, M360 MENA will provide the ideal platform to explore strategies, collaborations and policies to accelerate the region's digital-first future.
  • We welcome leaders from technology, telecoms and government to reconvene at M360 MENA in a city where tech adoption is paving the way for other economies.
  • Members of the media can register for a complimentary pass by contacting the GSMA Press Office at [email protected] .

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA'S ARABIAN LEOPARD CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME WELCOMES SEVEN NEW CUBS

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.

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  • The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.
  • Firmly on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, the Arabian Leopard is classified as 'critically endangered'.
  • The birth of seven leopards comes as a major boost to the Conservation Breeding Programme, which saw three cubs born last year.
  • Abdulaziz Alenzy, RCU Breeding Centre Manager, said: "We are all delighted to see seven new Arabian Leopard cubs born safely and doing well at RCU's Conservation Breeding Programme.

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA'S ARABIAN LEOPARD CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME WELCOMES SEVEN NEW CUBS

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.
  • Firmly on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, the Arabian Leopard is classified as 'critically endangered'.
  • The birth of seven leopards comes as a major boost to the Conservation Breeding Programme, which saw three cubs born last year.
  • Abdulaziz Alenzy, RCU Breeding Centre Manager, said: "We are all delighted to see seven new Arabian Leopard cubs born safely and doing well at RCU's Conservation Breeding Programme.

GIANT STONE 'HAND AXE' DISCOVERED IN ALULA SET TO REWRITE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE REGION

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.

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  • Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.
  • The team has been surveying a desert landscape to the south of AlUla, called the Qurh Plain, looking for evidence of human activity in antiquity.
  • This ambitious research programme is being conducted with the aim to further unlock the mysteries of antiquity in this region.
  • In September, the inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit showcased AlUla's position as a hub of archaeological activity.

GIANT STONE 'HAND AXE' DISCOVERED IN ALULA SET TO REWRITE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE REGION

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.

Key Points: 
  • Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.
  • The team has been surveying a desert landscape to the south of AlUla, called the Qurh Plain, looking for evidence of human activity in antiquity.
  • This ambitious research programme is being conducted with the aim to further unlock the mysteries of antiquity in this region.
  • In September, the inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit showcased AlUla's position as a hub of archaeological activity.

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA REVEALS WINNING DESIGN FOR ALULA'S NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes

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  • AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has officially announced the winning design of the AlUla International Airport Terminal during the seventh annual Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, chosen from a competitive global bid.
  • Serving as an extraordinary gateway to AlUla, an iconic archaeological and cultural destination in the Kingdom, the new terminal embodies a blend of modernity, culture, and nature.
  • The terminal, offering high-end amenities including a luxurious 5-star hotel, spa, and an extensive range of retail outlets, aims to redefine the standards of international airport experiences.
  • Capturing the essence of AlUla from touchdown to take-off, the terminal is poised to be a cornerstone of every visitor's journey.

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA REVEALS WINNING DESIGN FOR ALULA'S NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 30, 2023
Nature, Future Investment Initiative Institute, Culture, RCU, Growth, Royal Commission for Al-'Ula, Investment, Royal commission, Kingdom, Al-'Ula, Soekarno–Hatta International Airport Terminal 3, Tourism, Airline

AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes

Key Points: 
  • AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has officially announced the winning design of the AlUla International Airport Terminal during the seventh annual Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, chosen from a competitive global bid.
  • Serving as an extraordinary gateway to AlUla, an iconic archaeological and cultural destination in the Kingdom, the new terminal embodies a blend of modernity, culture, and nature.
  • The terminal, offering high-end amenities including a luxurious 5-star hotel, spa, and an extensive range of retail outlets, aims to redefine the standards of international airport experiences.
  • Capturing the essence of AlUla from touchdown to take-off, the terminal is poised to be a cornerstone of every visitor's journey.