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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Government | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:50 am

Education Minister: 90 projects operational in 2023; 125 insolvent projects addressed

More than 90 educational service projects became operational in 2023, while 707 schools Kingdom-wide were rehabilitated in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Education Yousef Al Benyan said.   The ministry addressed over 125 insolvent projects to...

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Government | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:49 am

Saudi Arabia develops program to address water supply, demand until 2050: Minister

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) finalized setting the Kingdom’s water strategy, determining its water conservation needs to improve services and ensure their sustainability, Minister Abdulrahman AlFadley stated.    At Budget...

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Government | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:14 am

Crown Prince launches urban plan, branding of Qiddiya city

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the board of directors of the Qiddiya Investment Co. (QIC) launched the urban design for the city of Qiddiya and Qiddiya’s brand, Saudi Press Agency reported. Qiddiya city will become, in the near future, the foremost global...

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Government | Friday 8 December, 2023 6:32 am

80% of HRSD ministry services digital; Crown Prince raised female participation target to 40%

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) provides 1,000 automated digital services, or 80% of all the ministry’s 1,300 services, Minister Ahmed Al-Rajhi said in the Saudi Budget 2023 Forum.   The digital transformation journey began four years ago, aiming to make...

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Government | Saturday 2 December, 2023 7:18 am

Nazaha investigates 341 suspects, arrests 146 in November

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) investigated several legal and administrative cases through 2,024 inspection tours in November.    The authority investigated 341 alleged suspects, while 146 others were arrested, some of whom were released on bail, on...

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Government | Friday 1 December, 2023 3:53 am

SHARJAH RULER RECEIVES ASTRONAUTS SULTAN ALNEYADI, HAZZAA ALMANSOORI AND UAE MISSION 2 TEAM

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, today received Emirati astronauts Sultan AlNeyadi, Hazzaa AlMansoori, and the team from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in the presence ...

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Government | Friday 1 December, 2023 3:35 am

UAE showcases its maritime industry’s competencies during the IMO Council election’s reception

The UAE is currently regarded as one of the most significant maritime hubs across the globe. Capitalizing on its strategic location, beneficial practices, decisions, and legislations, the nation is now considered to have one of the most developed maritime infrastructures, safety standards, and...

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Government | Thursday 30 November, 2023 8:32 am

Housing Ministry unveils initiative to involve private sector in developing municipal policies

The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing launched the project of requirements development committees, as an initiative to involve the private sector in the stages of developing municipal policies and legislation.  The project aims to facilitate doing business, promote...

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