Government | Wednesday 13 January, 2021 1:24 am

Saudi Arabia and Algeria sign MoU to boost cooperation to housing sector

Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algeria in the field of housing and infrastructure development. The MoU, which aims to activate joint cooperation between the two sides, was signed by Saudi Minister of Housing Majid Al-Hogail and his Algerian counterpart Kamel...

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Government | Tuesday 12 January, 2021 10:56 am

‘Safe Family, Safe Community’ forum between UAE, Saudi Arabia ends today

The first remote two-day forum between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation...

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Government | Monday 11 January, 2021 9:49 am

Tremendous response after King’s vaccination

Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdel Ali, spokesman of the Ministry of Health, said that taking the coronavirus vaccine is not a condition for permission to travel abroad. Replying to a question from Al-Ekhbariya channel, he emphasized that so far there is no move to link taking of the vaccine and allowing...

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Government | Sunday 10 January, 2021 2:05 pm

Saudi Customs welcome first arrivals from Qatar at Salwa Port

RIYADH — The Saudi Customs, at Salwa Port welcomed a number of arrivals, coming from Qatar, after completing all customs procedures, according to the health procedures followed in all ports.The Saudi Customs had started working immediately, following the announcement of the agreement to open the...

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Government | Sunday 10 January, 2021 9:00 am

Energy minister tours East Coast infrastructure project

Infrastructure projects valued at AED 10 billion are currently underway along the East Coast of the UAE, said Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.The project are part of the 2018-23 five year plan, which includes the Ministry's investment programme and the...

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Government | Sunday 10 January, 2021 8:43 am

Dubai Customs: Exceptional achievements in 2020 despite coronavirus challenges

In support of the UAE’s sustainable economic development, Dubai Customs has been able to meet the challenges of the global economic recession arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The year 2020 saw new pioneering achievements for Dubai Customs in terms development of Customs work processes and...

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Government | Saturday 9 January, 2021 1:21 pm

Saudi Arabia sets up health center at border crossing with Qatar

A COVID-19 health center in Saudi Arabia was established at the Salwa border crossing with Qatar on Friday, Al-Arabiya TV reported. Saudi Arabia reopened its airspace and land and sea borders with Qatar on Monday, in a breakthrough agreement aimed at ending the three-year diplomatic dispute...

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Government | Friday 8 January, 2021 10:39 pm

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives 1st Dose of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received here today the first dose of Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.For his part, the Minister of Health Dr. Tawfig bin Fawzan Al Rabiah extended thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques who provided all support for the ...

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Government | Thursday 7 January, 2021 10:42 am

Dubai increases economic stimulus package to AED7.1 billion

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has launched an economic stimulus package worth AED315 ...

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Government | Wednesday 6 January, 2021 1:55 pm

Saudi King Salman thanks GCC leaders for successful summit

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman said he appreciates the efforts of leaders and heads of delegations attending the GCC Summit and contributing to its success, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The Kingdom hosted the summit, headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the historic city of...

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