Government | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 4:00 am

IsDB Group’s 1st PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FORUM LAUNCHES IN RIYADH TODAY

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group’s 1st Public-Private Partnership Forum, aimed at exploring the challenges, opportunities and achievements of public-private partnerships in the Islamic world, unfolds in Riyadh today. The day-long event plays host to an impressive array of invited...

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Government | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 3:30 am

Crown Prince inaugurates ‘Amn’ e-service

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, launches the Public Security’s electronic services system called “Amn” at his office in Riyadh on Tuesday. The system, which will be implemented in four phases, aims to improve the efficiency of the police...

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Government | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:27 am

Ramadan to begin on May 27, says scholar

The fasting month of Ramadan will start this year on Saturday, May 27, and will last for 29 days, local daily Al-Madina reported on Tuesday, quoting a statement by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-Manie, member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Al-Manie said the month of Shaaban, which precedes...

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Government | Monday 20 March, 2017 5:01 am

Sharjah Announces Agenda of International Government Communication Forum 2017

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) revealed the agenda of the Sixth International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2017) to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Themed ‘Societal...

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Government | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:56 am

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid attends ‘Journey of Happiness’

  His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday attended the “Journey of Happiness” event on the Dubai Water Canal. The event was organised by the National Programme for Happiness and...

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Government | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:26 am

King Salman arrives in Riyadh from China

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Riyadh on Saturday night following a weeks-long Asian tour that took him to Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan and the People’s Republic of China, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.   On arrival at the King Salman...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:48 pm

Shoura delegation to take part in Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union conference

A Shoura Council delegation led by the speaker of the council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Asheikh, will participate in the 24th conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union on Monday in the Moroccan capital Rabat. The Shoura delegation will include a member of the executive committee for the Arab...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:30 pm

King Salman’s Asian tour seen bolstering ties with friendly countries

RIYADH: King Salman’s tour of Asia has given a new dimension to bilateral relations with countries of the region, commentators said. The tour comes at a time when the Kingdom is working keenly to diversify its economy, having launched the ambitious Vision 2030 reform plan. Mohammed...

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Government | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 5:40 pm

King Salman Arrives in China

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) is being welcomed by Yang Jiechi (not seen), State Councilor of the People's Republic of China (not seen) with an official welcoming ceremony at the airport in Beijing, China on March 15, 2017. ( Bandar Algaloud /...

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Government | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 9:46 am

MOE voids decision to shut schools in rented buildings

The Ministry of Education has rescinded its decision to close down private schools operating in rented buildings. It will now permit private schools to operate after the appropriate license is obtained. A source said the ministry had previously announced that it will not permit private schools...

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