Government | Monday 10 March, 2025 11:27 am

Saudi MoH warns against fake sick leaves, imposes jail, SAR 100,000 fine

The Ministry of Health (MoH) warned against engaging with social media accounts that promote fraudulent sick leaves, emphasizing that such practices are criminal offenses subject to legal penalties. This warning is part of the ministry’s regulatory efforts to enhance the digital healthcare...

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Government | Thursday 6 March, 2025 2:15 pm

Dubai Customs Thwarts Smuggling of 10.8 Million Counterfeit Items in 54 Seizures during 2024

Dubai Customs has effectively countered intellectual property rights violations, working to protect both the community and the economy from the harm caused by counterfeit goods. This effort also strengthens Dubai’s investment environment by enabling producers to avoid losses resulting from brand...

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Government | Wednesday 5 March, 2025 12:17 pm

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud: A Visionary Leader for the Future

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, continues to drive significant transformations across the Kingdom. His leadership is marked by ambitious reforms to modernize Saudi Arabia’s economy, society, and global standing. With Vision 2030, Prince Mohammed laid a blueprint for ...

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Government | Saturday 1 March, 2025 11:05 am

Nazaha investigates 370 suspects in criminal cases in February; 131 arrested

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) conducted 3,466 oversight rounds in February, addressing several criminal and administrative cases.   In a post on social messaging platform X, Nazaha said that as many as 370 suspects were under investigation, while another 131...

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Government | Saturday 1 March, 2025 11:02 am

King Salman addresses citizens, residents, Muslims on occasion of Ramadan

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, delivered a speech to the citizens and residents in the Kingdom, as well as all Muslims, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.   "We express our gratitude to Allah for granting...

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Government | Saturday 1 March, 2025 10:58 am

King Salman, Crown Prince donate SAR 150M to Jood Regions Campaign

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, donated a total of SAR 150 million to the second Jood Regions Campaign, launched on the occasion of Ramadan.  This generous contribution, SAR 100 million from King...

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Government | Saturday 1 March, 2025 10:53 am

ZATCA sets criteria for target taxpayers in Wave 21 of e-invoicing

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) determined the criteria for selecting the target taxpayers in Wave 21 for implementing the "integration phase" of e-invoicing.   In a statement, the authority clarified that this wave included all taxpayers whose revenues subject to VAT...

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Government | Saturday 1 March, 2025 10:40 am

Here’s what you need to know about Land Transport Law

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree approving the Land Transport Law.   The law was also approved by the Saudi Cabinet.   According to the decree, the law implementation does not affect the provisions of the concession agreement between the...

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Government | Sunday 23 February, 2025 11:06 am

King Salman orders naming of 15 Riyadh squares after Saudi rulers

King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a directive to name 15 major squares in Riyadh after the imams and kings of Saudi Arabia to commemorate Founding Day on Feb. 22. According to Saudi Press Agency, the directive was issued following a proposal by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin...

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Government | Thursday 20 February, 2025 12:22 pm

FTA increases inspection visits to 93,000 in 2024

In efforts that support the protection of consumer rights, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in cooperation with the relevant authorities, stepped up its implementation of control plans, in 2024, the aim being to combat tax evasion and increase the level of tax compliance, across the UAE. In...

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