Government | Sunday 23 April, 2017 12:11 am

Saudi Arabia announces new information minister

Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced the removal of Information Minister Adel Al-Toraifi. In a series of Royal Decrees announced on State TV, Al-Toraifi was replaced by former ambassador to Germany, Dr. Awwad bin Al-Awwad. Among other appointments, Prince Khalid bin Salman has been named as...

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Government | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:58 pm

Saudi Shoura calls for deducting Real Estate Fund installments from employee salaries

The Shoura Council’s committee on Haj and housing has called on all government departments and private-sector entities to support the Real Estate Development Fund by deducting installments from employee salaries. The Fund announced its research on methods of collecting as much as possible of ...

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Government | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:55 pm

Deputy crown prince: ‘Sky is the limit’ for Saudi society amid reforms

The “sky is the limit” for Saudi Arabian society if people are willing to embrace the change, the Kingdom’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said. In a wide-ranging interview with American columnist David Ignatius, the deputy crown prince reflected on the...

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Government | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:49 pm

Mali president, OIC chief discuss bilateral cooperation

Malian President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita and Youssef Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), discussed bilateral cooperation on Thursday in Jeddah. Keita and his delegation arrived in Jeddah on Thursday to perform Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)...

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Government | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:42 pm

Saudi efficiency review finds up to SR17bn of cost savings: Finance minister

The body set up by Saudi Arabia to cut the costs of government projects has identified up to SR17 billion ($4.53 billion) in further efficiency savings, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has told Reuters. Government sources had told Reuters earlier this week that Riyadh was ordering ministries...

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Government | Friday 21 April, 2017 4:07 pm

Jobs at malls will only be for Saudis: Labor Ministry

 Jobs at shopping malls will be limited to Saudi nationals, the Labor and Social Development Ministry announced on Wednesday. “Minister of Labor and Social Development (Ali Al-Ghofais) issued an order limiting work in closed shopping centers in Saudi Arabia to Saudi men and...

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Government | Friday 21 April, 2017 4:02 pm

Muslim World League chief gets top honor in Malaysia

The secretary-general of the Makkah-based Muslim World League has been awarded Malaysia’s highest royal medal of honor as an appreciation for his efforts in promoting moderation. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League,...

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Government | Friday 21 April, 2017 3:59 pm

Germany supports Saudi Arabia's economic plan: Envoy

German Ambassador Dieter W. Haller said on Thursday that Germany supports the Kingdom in realizing its Vision 2030 by offering high-tech products and know-how. The German envoy made the announcement as he addressed more than 150 representatives of companies, business chambers and government...

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Government | Friday 21 April, 2017 3:55 pm

Saudi Arabia, Djibouti sign MoUs, agreement

 Two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and a bilateral agreement were signed on the sidelines of a Saudi-Djibouti businessmen forum in Djibouti earlier this week. The MoUs were signed to rehabilitate King Fahd Road in Djibouti, and a grant was offered to support the health sector...

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Government | Thursday 20 April, 2017 10:29 am

Smart city initiative launched

The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has launched the “application of smart city concepts” initiative as one of the municipal transformation projects emanating from the National Transformation Program 2020 and the Vision 2030, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The initiative...

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