Government | Thursday 20 December, 2018 4:04 am

Remittances fell by SR9bn in 4 years reaching SR125bn from SR134bn: Khulaifi

Saudi ministers highlighted their ministries’ goals in post-budget sessions on Wednesday, a day after the government announced a SR1.106 trillion budget, the Kingdom’s biggest ever. Economy Minister Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri said five sectors are prepared for privatization in the first...

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Government | Wednesday 19 December, 2018 1:39 am

Saudi Arabia’s 'record' 2019 budget boosts spending by 7%

Saudi Arabia plans to increase state spending by more than 7 percent in 2019, according to a record budget announced on Tuesday. King Salman said the budget was the largest in the Kingdom’s history, aiming to support economic growth and achieve financial stability. “We are...

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Government | Saturday 15 December, 2018 10:33 am

Dubai Customs showcases its role in combating counterfeited goods at INTA Conference

Dubai Customs have recently participated in the 2018 Middle East and Africa Conference: Innovation, Investment, and IP in Dubai, organized by the International Trademark Association (INTA).  Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department at Dubai Customs submitted a paper to the ...

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Government | Tuesday 11 December, 2018 3:46 pm

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques inaugurates the UNESCO World Heritage Site At-Turaif in Ad Diriyah

This week marked a milestone in the restoration process of UNESCO World Heritage Site At-Turaif in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, which began in 1998 following a Royal Decree establishing the Historical Ad Diriyah Development Program. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman attended...

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Government | Tuesday 11 December, 2018 3:02 am

Crown Prince SPARKs new era of growth

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, on Monday broke ground on the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), located in the Eastern Province.   SPARK is a 50-square-kilometer energy city megaproject which will position Saudi Arabia as a global energy,...

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Government | Monday 10 December, 2018 2:59 am

King Salman, GCC leaders open restored historical Turaif district

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders opened the restored Al-Turaif district in old city of Diriyah following the conclusion of the 39th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council summit. Turaif restoration is among a wider project aiming at...

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Government | Sunday 9 December, 2018 4:45 pm

7-point Riyadh Declaration stresses GCC role in meeting challenges

The Riyadh Declaration, adopted by the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at the end of the 39th session of their Supreme Council, stressed the importance of the GCC coordination in order to meet the challenges of the region, while ensuring the strength of the GCC and unity among its...

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Government | Saturday 8 December, 2018 2:23 am

Dubai Customs honors strategic partners in CSR initiatives

In conjunction with the International Volunteer Day, which is observed annually on 5thDecember, Dubai Customs organized an award ceremony to honor its strategic partners and sponsors who participated in the Department’s voluntary initiatives in 2018.  “In line with the Year of...

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Government | Friday 7 December, 2018 5:01 am

Riyadh to host GCC Summit Sunday

The leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will hold the 39th session of the GCC Supreme Council in Riyadh on Sunday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will chair the summit, according to GCC Secretary General Abdullatif Al-Zayani. Al-Zayani expressed his pride and gratitude to...

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Government | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 7:12 am

UAE VP visits General Women's Union headquarters

 The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited the headquarters of the General Women’s Union, GWU, and attended the launch of national initiatives honouring and documenting the achievements of Emirati women. He also...

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