Government | Sunday 6 May, 2018 3:51 am

Local pilgrims’ Haj registration starts in mid Ramadan

The registration process for domestic pilgrims to perform Haj will begin in mid-Ramadan on May 30 and will last till July 13 (end of Shawwal), the Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced on Saturday. Citizens and residents intending to perform Haj this year can register through...

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Government | Saturday 5 May, 2018 1:03 pm

More than 100 Saudis take part in special program Umrah trip

The first trip of the Umrah and visit program for the children of martyrs, people with special needs and orphans, organized by the Department of Public Relations in Makkah Governorate, departed from Jeddah to Makkah and Madinah on Friday.   The purpose of the trip was to enable...

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Government | Saturday 5 May, 2018 4:07 am

Dubai Customs develops strategies to support online trade

Dubai Customs’ online trade development team organized its first meeting in cooperation with Dubai Customs partners. The team included representatives of Tariff and Origin Department, Project Delivery Department, DP World, JAFZA, DAFZA, Dubai South and Dubai...

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Government | Friday 4 May, 2018 2:58 am

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs Launched the Quality of Life Program 2020

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) has launched the Quality of Life Program 2020, one of the Vision Realization Programs 2030 approved by the Council of Ministers. The implementation plan for the program reflects the vision of the government of King Salman and Crown Prince...

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Government | Thursday 3 May, 2018 3:46 am

Dubai auto parts and accessories trade valued at AED39.9 billion in 2017 – Dubai Customs

Dubai’s trade for auto parts and accessories was valued at AED39.9 billion in 2017, a three percent increase over the previous year (AED38.7 billion), according to figures released by Dubai Customs today (2 May).   Imports of tyres, batteries, engine components and systems into...

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Government | Wednesday 2 May, 2018 3:16 pm

Sharjah Named ‘Child Friendly City’ by UNICEF

In a groundbreaking achievement for the UAE, Sharjah has been named a ‘Child- Friendly City’ (CFC) by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts and accomplishments in the protection and promotion of children's rights. The accolade...

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Government | Wednesday 2 May, 2018 2:36 am

Vision 2030 aims to improve pilgrim experience: Saudi Hajj minister

The Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten, affirmed that work continues in accordance with the ambitious Vision 2030, which aims to provide pilgrims with high-quality services. He pointed out that the plan is being carried out with the participation of 82 government...

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Government | Sunday 29 April, 2018 3:06 am

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi FM in Riyadh

Recently confirmed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in the Saudi capital of Riyadh to begin his first regional tour as his country’s top diplomat.   Pompeo arrived in Brussels about 12 hours after he was sworn in as secretary of state to replace Rex Tillerson, fired by ...

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Government | Saturday 28 April, 2018 11:40 pm

King Salman lays foundation stone at Qiddiya site in Riyadh

King Salman has laid the foundation stone at the Qiddiya site in Riyadh.   King Salman arrived at the site of Qiddiya in Riyadh to lay the foundation stone of the entertainment park on Saturday evening.     The project is considered to...

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Government | Saturday 28 April, 2018 1:11 pm

Dubai Customs inks MoU with BPG to curb counterfeiting

Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brand Owners’ Protection Group GCC & Yemen (BPG) to promote bilateral co-operation and to exchange relevant information in order to counter counterfeiting and piracy.    Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, Executive...

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