Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:18 pm

No confirmation on integration of Absher and Tawakkalna apps

Despite media reports affirming that Saudi Arabia is planning to integrate its giant Absher platform with its innovative Tawakkalna application into one service, nothing official has been issued. With Saudi Arabia keen to protect its citizens and residents against the spread of COVID-19, the...

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Government | Wednesday 2 February, 2022 2:53 pm

Saudi Shoura Council approves draft law to ‘protect flag, emblem and national anthem’

Misuse of Saudi Arabia’s flag, emblem or national anthem will be targeted under a draft law approved by the Kingdom’s Shoura Council on Monday. Maj. Gen. Ali M. Al-Asiri, head of the council’s security and military committee, told Arab News that the proposed amendment was designed to...

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Government | Tuesday 1 February, 2022 9:56 am

UAE announces 9% corporation tax

The UAE has announced a new 9 percent corporation tax will be levied on businesses from June 1 2023. Businesses will become subject to the tax from the beginning of their first financial year that starts on or after June 2023. A 9 percent rate will kick in on profits above 375,000...

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Government | Tuesday 1 February, 2022 9:52 am

ADAFSA exhibits innovative agriculture and organic production methods at the Sheikh Zayed Festival

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has developed the unique Agricultural Oasis Exhibition at the Sheikh Zayed Festival to provide visitors with a distinctive experience, introducing innovative and modern agriculture methods and techniques and showcasing their importance in ...

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Government | Thursday 27 January, 2022 5:16 pm

Saudi Arabia to commemorate February 22 as Founding Day

Saudi Arabia will commemorate February 22 every year as the nation’s Founding Day, according to a Royal Order issued on Thursday.Issuing the Royal Order, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman also said February 22 shall be an official holiday in the country.“Taking into account that the ...

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Government | Wednesday 26 January, 2022 9:50 am

New judicial costs system to reduce false lawsuits in Saudi Arabia

Less than 50 days remain until the application of the judicial costs system, which entails the imposition of fees when filing civil, commercial, and criminal lawsuits, borne by the convicted party or the party who loses the case. The draft executive regulations for the judicial costs system...

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Government | Tuesday 25 January, 2022 12:21 pm

Expo 2020 Dubai approaches 11 million visits, driven by musical thrills and Global Goals Week

Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 10,836,389 visits as of 24 January, catalysed by a magical new musical from Indian stars Shekhar Kapur and A.R. Rahman, plus a series of high-profile events as part of the first Global Goals Week to be held outside of the United Nations in New York. Across the Expo ...

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Government | Monday 24 January, 2022 10:50 am

Move to allow Premium Residency holders benefit from education and health services

The Premium Residency (Special Privilege Iqama) holders can enjoy soon the exclusive rights hitherto allowed only to Saudi citizens in the Kingdom’s health and education sectors.The Saudi Premium Residency Center (PRC) plans to make new amendments in the Premium Residency Law in this regard,...

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Government | Friday 21 January, 2022 10:22 am

DEWA receives BSI Kitemark certification for innovation, cementing its global leadership and excellence

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the British Standards Institution (BSI) Kitemark for Innovation, making it the first government organisation to receive this certificate at a global level. This new milestone reinforces its excellence in innovation and cements its global...

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Government | Thursday 20 January, 2022 4:00 pm

HRH Crown Prince Unveils Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Brand ‘Boutique Group’

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced today the launch of ‘Boutique Group’, a new hospitality brand that...

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