Government | Thursday 21 December, 2023 11:52 am

Battling the Shadows: Dubai Customs' Vigilance Unveils Unprecedented Drug Smuggling Tactics in 2022-2023

The effective investment by Dubai Customs in training and refining the skills of inspectors, along with equipping customs centers with cutting-edge inspection devices, has resulted in the discovery of unprecedented methods for detecting smuggling activities. In the years 2022-2023, Dubai Customs...

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Government | Tuesday 19 December, 2023 8:34 am

Shura Council nods to licensing freelance Saudi health practitioners

The Shura Council approved, in today's session, a draft bill to add an article to the law of practicing health professions, which was submitted by a number of council members, according to Saudi Press Agency.  The bill includes the addition of Article No 4 bis to the law, with the...

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Government | Sunday 17 December, 2023 10:42 am

Saudi Arabia, South Korea discuss industrial cooperation opportunities

Bandar Alkhorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, discussed with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Chang-Yang, opportunities for boosting industrial cooperation between the two countries during his official visit to Seoul.   They also discussed the...

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Government | Sunday 17 December, 2023 10:14 am

Dubai Customs Hosts Sharjah Housing Delegation to Strengthen Government Communication Ties

Dubai Customs, represented by the Corporate Communication Department, warmly welcomed a delegation from the Sharjah Housing Department. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the delegation with the duties and responsibilities of the Corporate Communication Department and its affiliated...

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Government | Sunday 17 December, 2023 9:55 am

Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Announces Details of Third Edition of Future Minerals Forum

At a press conference today, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) announced details of the third edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), to be held in Riyadh 9th-11th January at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. Speaking at the conference, H.E. the...

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Government | Thursday 14 December, 2023 9:30 am

IMFC selects Al-Jadaan as new Chair

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan was selected as Chairperson of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) for a three-year term starting Jan. 4, 2024. Al-Jadaan will succeed Nadia Calviño, Spain's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Affairs and Digital...

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Government | Wednesday 13 December, 2023 11:55 am

Department of Community Development delegation visits South Korea to gain insight into nation’s social sector impact

A delegation from the Department of Community Development (DCD) undertook a benchmarking visit to South Korea in order to engage with subject matter experts, share experiences, and gain deeper insights into social services and their impact. The delegation also benefitted from engaging with the...

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Government | Saturday 9 December, 2023 10:53 am

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority signs cooperation agreements with Brazil, Switzerland

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen and reinforce cooperation in the field of air transportation with Brazil and Switzerland, on the sidelines of the UAE delegation's participation in the fifteenth ICAO Air Services Negotiation...

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Government | Saturday 9 December, 2023 10:36 am

Insurance benefits expenses reach SAR 10.7B in November: GOSI

The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) stated that total expenses of insurance benefits stood at SAR 10.7 billion in November.   GOSI indicated that compensation under the unemployment insurance scheme (SANED) exceeded SAR 87.2 million, while the total pensions...

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Government | Saturday 9 December, 2023 10:26 am

Saudi Arabia prioritizes new, start-up sectors; eyes digital economy: Al-Kassabi

Saudi Arabia eyes economic diversification and prioritizes new and start-up sectors, as its non-oil exports grew 77% from 2016 to 2022, said Majid Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of National Competitiveness Center.   During his participation at a ministerial...

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