Government | Saturday 4 April, 2015 10:41 am

New labor courts to start operations in Muharram 1438AH

Labor Minister Adel Fakeih disclosed recently that the affiliation of labor dispute settlement bodies with the Ministry of Justice will soon come to an end and will be transferred to the Ministry of Labor, pending the launch of the new labor courts in Muharram 1438AH.The minister was speaking...

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Government | Friday 3 April, 2015 9:34 am

Half of Kingdom’s population will be diabetic by 2030

Half of the Kingdom’s population will be diabetic by 2030 if precautionary measures are not taken, according to official statistics from the International Diabetes Federation. Dr. Kamel Salama, secretary general of the Diabetes and Endocrine Glands Association in the Eastern Region and former...

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Government | Friday 3 April, 2015 9:30 am

Passport Department plans full switch to e-services

The Passport Department has plans to switch completely to electronic work from the traditional paperwork.Speaking to the local media at the opening of new lounges for issuing and renewing Saudi passports at the new building in Riyadh, Maj. Gen. Suleiman Al-Yahya, director general of the Passport...

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Government | Tuesday 24 March, 2015 12:38 pm

AMAF Showcases Salma Project at DIHAD 2015

Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) today showcased its latest humanitarian initiative – the Salma Project - at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2015) that was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...

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Government | Friday 20 March, 2015 1:19 am

Dubai Customs and Saudi diplomats discuss more trade opportunities

Dubai Customs has received a delegation from the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai and Northern Emirates, in a move to deepen the economic and commercial ties between the UAE and KSA.The Saudi delegation was headed by Dr. Nayef Al Rashid, Deputy Consul General of Saudi...

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Government | Monday 16 March, 2015 9:48 am

DEWA announces Shams Dubai to regulate generation of solar energy in buildings and connection to its grid

Press ReleaseHE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced today in a press conference held at Grand Hyatt hotel in Dubai, the start of DEWA’s first smart initiative, Shams Dubai, to regulate the generation of solar energy in buildings and...

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Government | Friday 13 March, 2015 3:41 am

Restaurants, groceries close shop in anticipation of raids

Several restaurants, grocery stores and other shops have closed their doors since the government launched its latest crackdown on illegal workers, Arab News has found.The campaign is aimed at arresting workers working without permits or in jobs not stated on their residence permits. Many small...

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Government | Thursday 12 March, 2015 7:46 am

Housing minister relieved of his post

Shwaish bin Saud Dhwaihi has been relieved of his post as minister of housing, following a royal order. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed, minister of state, has been named as acting minister of housing, SPA reported late on Wednesday....

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Government | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 2:38 am

King: Stability, jobs top priority

Saudi Arabia is trying to minimize the impact of plunging oil prices on its economy, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday while emphasizing his government’s plan to develop a more diversified economy.“The low prices witnessed by the oil market are having an effect on...

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Government | Tuesday 10 March, 2015 7:38 am

Cabinet discusses nuclear pacts with South Korea

Adel Al-Toraifi, minister of culture and information, said the Cabinet meeting on Monday discussed several draft agreements signed with South Korea on nuclear energy. The two sides agreed last week to conduct a feasibility study on building nuclear reactors worth SR7.5 billion across the country....

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