Government | Sunday 22 May, 2022 6:15 pm

Saudi Arabia re-elected president of ALECSO’s executive council

Saudi Arabia has been unanimously re-elected to chair the executive council of the Tunis-based Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization until 2024. The decision was made by members of ALECSO’s executive council after the 26th session of the general conference, which...

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Government | Saturday 21 May, 2022 4:53 am

Saudi dialogue sessions to stimulate creativity and innovation in Hajj and Umrah

Saudi Arabia hosted a two-day session of virtual dialogue this week, aimed at “stimulating creativity and innovation in the field of Hajj and Umrah.” The discussions addressed the challenges faced by the Hajj and Umrah sector, pioneering ideas in this field, and ways of promoting...

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Government | Saturday 21 May, 2022 4:44 am

Europe keen to advance level of partnership with Saudi Arabia: Envoy

The European Union’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet confirmed on Friday that the bloc is keen to boost its partnership with the Kingdom.The EU unveiled its first long-term strategy to shape future Gulf ties on Wednesday, when the High Representative and the European Commission...

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Government | Monday 16 May, 2022 11:38 pm

Saudi crown prince offers his condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman paid a visit to Abu Dhabi on Monday to offer his condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.The crown prince was received at the airport by the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.The visit comes under the...

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Government | Monday 16 May, 2022 5:06 pm

Saudi crown prince leaves for the UAE to offer condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman departed the Kingdom for the UAE on Monday to offer condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. The visit comes under the direction of King Salman. Sheikh Khalifa died at the age of 73, Emirates News Agency reported on...

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Government | Sunday 15 May, 2022 11:31 pm

King Salman leaves hospital after medical examinations

King Salman left King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah on Sunday evening after undergoing medical examinations and successfully completing the treatment plan and recovery period. Saudi Press Agency reported the king thanked well-wishers within Saudi Arabia and from friendly countries...

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Government | Sunday 15 May, 2022 1:14 am

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president, leaders pledge allegiance

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa. The rulers of the country’s seven sheikhdoms made the decision at a meeting held at Al-Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, state news agency WAM...

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Government | Friday 13 May, 2022 7:55 pm

Saudi leaders offer condolences over passing of UAE president

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday expressed their deepest condolences over the passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. “King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman received with great sadness and sorrow the news of the death of Sheikh...

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Government | Tuesday 10 May, 2022 9:52 am

Dubai Customs completes 381,000 declarations during Eid al-Fitr holiday

His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation said Dubai Customs completed 381,275 customs declarations during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. He confirmed that Dubai Customs keeps pace with Dubai’s dynamic progress developing ...

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Government | Sunday 8 May, 2022 1:05 pm

Saudi King admitted to hospital in Jeddah for tests - Saudi press agency

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz was admitted to hospital in the Red Sea city of Jeddah to undergo medical tests, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the royal court. The king was admitted to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah on Saturday...

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