Government | Tuesday 25 June, 2019 4:39 am

Shoura approves draft competition law

The Shoura Council approved the draft competition and government procurement law. The council session, chaired by its Deputy President Abdullah Bin Salem took the decision. Yahya Al-Samaani, assistant president of the council, said that the Council approved the bill after listening to the report ...

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Government | Monday 24 June, 2019 6:05 am

Saudi ‘green card’ online platform is open for business

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency scheme took effect on Sunday, three years after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the program as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan. The crown prince stressed in an interview with Al Arabia TV that the new system will not undermine...

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Government | Monday 10 June, 2019 1:47 pm

Musabih heads Dubai Customs delegation to WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition in Azerbaijan

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs headed Dubai Customs delegation to the Azerbaijani capital, Baku to take part in the WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition which takes place from 12 to 14 June 2019.  This year’s event, which takes place under the theme...

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Government | Monday 10 June, 2019 11:09 am

UAE Cabinet approves National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031

 The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. The Cabinet meeting was attended by H.H. Lt....

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Government | Monday 10 June, 2019 9:43 am

‘Furijat’ initiative releasing detainees from financial debt

On May 29, Minister of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif launched the “Furijat” initiative, which allows people to contribute funds to assist detainees in prison for failing to pay off their debts through the proper channels or for defaulting on payments. So far, thanks to ...

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Government | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 12:07 pm

Saudi crown prince sends Eid congratulations to troops, citizens on southern border

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammed Al-Ayesh, Saudi Military Chief of Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, Commander of the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States Lt. Gen. Eid Al-Shalawi, commanders of armed forces branches and...

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Government | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 2:20 am

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Tuesday

Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will begin in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, June 4, the Saudi Supreme Court has announced. The Shawwal crescent moon was visible from some parts of the Kingdom on Monday evening, meaning Eid will begin the following day. The court on Saturday called on all Muslims...

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Government | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 12:30 am

Company created to undertake development efforts at holy sites in Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a board meeting of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites on Monday at Al-Safa Palace, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The board approved a strategic plan for the holy city of Makkah and holy sites. It also ordered the start and preparation...

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Government | Sunday 2 June, 2019 6:30 am

Saudi Arabia calls for sighting Shawwal, Eid Al-Fitr moon on Monday

The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims throughout Saudi Arabia to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, 1440H, corresponding to June 3, 2019. This will signal the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al-Fitr, or Festival of Breaking ...

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Government | Saturday 1 June, 2019 4:39 am

14th Islamic Summit of OIC Kicks Off under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

 The 14th Islamic summit of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) started under the theme "Hand in Hand Towards Future" at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Upon arrival of Their...

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