Government | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:17 pm

Makkah, Madinah and Riyadh harbor 60% of Saudi population

 The Makkah, Madinah and Riyadh regions harbor about 60 percent of the population in the Kingdom which reached 32.6 million people as of the first half of 2017, a research study revealed. According to preliminary data of the General Authority for Statistics, this is an increase of about...

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Government | Sunday 17 September, 2017 12:25 pm

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY AND NESMA WATER AND ENERGY BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF THIRD PHASE-C OF INDUSTRIAL VALLEY

 King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed an agreement with Nesma Water & Energy to develop the third phase-C of the Industrial Valley (IV). The contract is worth more than SAR 80 million. The third phase-C of the IV comprises 1.2 million square meters. Under the terms of the...

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Government | Thursday 14 September, 2017 10:31 am

PTA clarifies requirements to register Saudi drivers for new taxi system

The requirements of the Public Transport Authority (PTA) to register Saudi nationals who want to provide taxi services through the new taxi smart-routing system will provide opportunities to a wider range of ages, starting from 18 to 60, a spokesman of the PTA said. The requirements aim to ensure...

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Government | Thursday 14 September, 2017 3:08 am

Director of the Office of Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain Visits ADIHEX 2017

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Director of the Office of Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, graced the Tasleeh Group during his visit at the pavilions of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition last 12 September, 2017. During its first day, the Tasleeh ...

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Government | Tuesday 12 September, 2017 10:44 am

Saudi Arabia, Japan hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties

Saudi Arabia and Japan held comprehensive talks in Jeddah on Monday on a range of issues including politics, trade, and ways to strengthen cooperation to implement the Saudi-Japanese Vision 2030. The talks between King Salman and Taro Kono, Japanese foreign minister, also focused on key regional...

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Government | Tuesday 12 September, 2017 10:30 am

OIC countries pledge to achieve progress in science, technology

 Leaders and heads of delegations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries have pledged to achieve progress in science and technology. At the conclusion of the 1st Islamic Summit on Science and Technology in Astana, Kazakhstan on Monday, participants expressed thanks...

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Government | Monday 11 September, 2017 12:46 pm

Efforts of Saudi transport ministry during Hajj lauded

Minister of Transport Sulaiman Al-Hamdan has expressed gratitude to the staff of the ministry, the General Transport Authority (GTA), General Ports Authority (GPA), and General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) for their integrated work with other Hajj agencies to serve pilgrims during the...

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Government | Sunday 10 September, 2017 8:37 am

Saudi Shoura Council to resume ordinary sessions on Monday

The Shoura Council resumes its ordinary sessions on Monday after the Eid Al-Adha holiday. The council will vote during its 49th ordinary session on the request of the Saudi Ports Authority to turn the consultative councils of the ports into boards of directors at each port, fully entitled to the...

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Government | Saturday 9 September, 2017 4:00 am

Dubai Customs showcases its experience in Fourth Generation System

Dubai Customs’ Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department held a number of meetings with government organizations to showcase its best practices in applying the 4th Generation System as part of its cooperation with the government departments. Winning the coveted Distinguished Department...

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Government | Thursday 7 September, 2017 8:31 am

Saudi legal experts warn against posting court rulings on social media for public reaction

Senior lawyers and legal advisers have warned against the circulation of court rulings through video or postings on social media in a bid to solve them through appeals and instigate public opinion. They said this is a form of defamation and such perpetrators will be held accountable in accordance...

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