Government | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:13 am

Saudi Arabia begins issuing e-visas for Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah started on Monday, July 3, issuing electronic visas for Umrah, to enable more Muslims to come to the Kingdom to perform Umrah.    The ministry stated that people who seek electronic visas can submit applications at the Nusuk platform, so they can...

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Government | Tuesday 4 July, 2023 12:38 pm

Dubai Customs Completes 12 Million Customs Declarations in 6 Months with 10% Growth

H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, the Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, announced that Dubai Customs successfully processed 12.3 million customs declarations during the first half of 2023, marking a 10% growth compared to the same period last year....

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Government | Tuesday 4 July, 2023 8:15 am

HKSTP and eWTP Arabia Capital Jointly Welcome Saudi Delegation to Boost I&T Collaboration between Hong Kong SAR and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Saudi focused investment institution eWTP Arabia Capital (eWTPA), today co-hosted the “One Gateway Shared Vision - Hong Kong Special Administrative Region x Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” event to welcome the Saudi Minister of...

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Government | Monday 3 July, 2023 1:44 pm

RAKEZ signs MoU with ICFA to foster trade and innovation in food and agriculture sectors

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering mutual growth and development within the food and agriculture sectors of the UAE and India.   The MoU was signed by Group CEO of...

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Government | Sunday 2 July, 2023 11:41 am

Dubai Customs empowers Japanese authorities in intercepting $310 million methamphetamine shipment

In its ongoing commitment to combat transnational organized crime, Dubai Customs assisted Japanese customs authorities in intercepting a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Up to 700 kilograms of "methamphetamine" powder, valued at approximately $310 million, were concealed within a cargo ship...

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Government | Sunday 2 July, 2023 5:25 am

PIF ranks 7th globally, 1st in Middle East by GSR rating

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) ranked seventh globally and first in the Middle East among 100 sovereign wealth funds according to Global SWFs Governance, Sustainability and Resilience (GSR) rating.   The rating is a testament to the fund’s commitment to strong governance and...

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Government | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:47 am

RAKEZ fuels economic growth by welcoming over 1,500 new companies Q2 2023

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) announced the addition of over 1,500 new companies in the second quarter of 2023. This robust growth represents a remarkable 132% increase compared to the same period in 2022, further cementing RAKEZ’s role as an accelerator for business growth, fostering an...

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Government | Thursday 29 June, 2023 7:04 pm

Saudi Arabia mulls to link Haramain, Al-Mashaer trains: Minister

Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, said the Kingdom studies to link the Haramain and Al-Mashaer trains to serve the pilgrims.   The in-depth studies are conducted by the Ministry of Transport and the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, to...

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Government | Thursday 29 June, 2023 12:51 am

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH Crown Prince receives well-wishers on occasion of Eid Al-Adha including Princes, the Grand Mufti, senior scholars and ministers, senior GCC officials and leaders of military sectors

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a number of Princes, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, senior scholars and sheikhs, GCC senior officials, ministers,...

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Government | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:46 am

Emirati Researchers Pioneer First Fisheries Resource Assessment Survey to Reveal Groundbreaking Insights in Fujairah's Deeper Waters

The Fujairah Environment Authority recently selected Maryam Alhefeiti, a Marine researcher, and Sabhah Alhmoudi, an Environmental researcher at the Fujairah Research Center, to undertake the First Fisheries Resource Assessment Survey in the deeper waters of Fujairah. Equipped with the most advanced ...

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