Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:16 am

Labor Ministry appoints first female adviser to minister

In keeping with the move to employ women in senior positions, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development has appointed a new female adviser to the minister. Speaking to Saudi Gazette, the new adviser Latifa Abuniyan, who is in charge of social care issues, said that she will take care of the...

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Government | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 9:20 am

Riyadh-Manila ties cemented by 3 accords

Three agreements were signed between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines on Tuesday following talks between King Salman and President Rodrigo Duterte. The king and Duterte, who arrived late Monday, reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed the latest developments. A memorandum of understanding...

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Government | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 9:18 am

Forum on prevention of terrorism starts at Naif University

The Social Sciences College at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Tuesday started a two-day forum on the “University’s role in preventing terrorism,” within the framework of its 2017 work program, in cooperation with the League of Islamic Universities. The event was...

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Government | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:45 am

Vision 2030 aims to increase job opportunities in the recreation sector

Strengthening the recreation sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030 will contribute to providing more job opportunities and decreasing unemployment. It will boost tourism by holding festivals and activities in the regions. It will enable government funds to benefit by contributing to recreation...

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Government | Friday 7 April, 2017 4:26 pm

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal signs contract for groundwater level reduction

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar has signed a contract with Azmeel Contracting & Construction Corporation for a groundwater level reduction project in three neighborhoods in the capital city. The neighborhoods include Al-Aridh, Laban-2 and Tuwaiq-9, according to Riyadh Development...

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Government | Thursday 6 April, 2017 3:00 am

Musabih: Dubai Customs facilitates world trade

during his participation in the “Ask the Leader” initiative on the sidelines of the 5th Dubai Government Achievement Exhibition (DGAE), Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said Dubai Customs’ efficiency and distinctive performance have helped the UAE in moving forward...

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Government | Wednesday 5 April, 2017 11:30 am

King Salman of Saudi Arabia Honours Globally Acclaimed Scientists With Top Award

The King Faisal International Prize honours exceptional achievements in a number of key areas, including Arabic Language & Literature, Medicine, and Science. Among the winners in the 39th session of the award this year were four scientists and researchers. Giving away the...

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Government | Tuesday 4 April, 2017 9:05 am

Riyadh governor lays foundation for 911 Unified Security Operations Center

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Sunday laid the foundation for the headquarters of the 911 Unified Security Operations Center in Riyadh. The center will consolidate emergency call-taking services into one physical location by utilizing a single emergency number for multiple agencies at a...

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Government | Sunday 2 April, 2017 8:54 am

Saudi Justice Ministry achieves over 90% in excellence stage of e-transaction program

The Ministry of Justice has achieved the highest rates in its e-transaction services to hit over 90 percent in the excellence stage of its electronic program in 2016, according to a report released by the e-government program Yesser. The report divided the ministry’s e-transformation phases...

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Government | Wednesday 29 March, 2017 5:00 pm

UAE Healthcare Market Surges to AED 103 billion by 2021, According to New Study by MENA Research Partners

The move towards quality healthcare, increase in demand for preventive care and digital health will contribute to a massive 60 percent growth of the healthcare sector in the UAE in five years, according to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), a leading research company in the region. The ...

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