Government | Friday 1 November, 2019 12:48 pm

Prayers for rain performed across Saudi Arabia

Muslims across Saudi Arabia performed the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer in accordance with the Prophetic Sunnah during drought, praying to Allah Almighty for rainfall. King Salman urged the people throughout the Kingdom to perform the Istisqa prayer on Thursday, the Royal Court said in a...

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Government | Friday 1 November, 2019 2:33 am

Ministry of Finance Releases the kingdom’s Pre-Budget Statement

Al-Jadaan also pointed out that the 2020 budget will continue the implementation of programs and initiatives that aim at strengthening the private sector’s role in the economy as the main driver of economic growth and job creation. Currently, there are 22 relevant support initiatives for the...

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Government | Thursday 24 October, 2019 2:47 am

A Number of Royal Orders Issued

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued today a royal order relieving Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs, of his post and appointing Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah bin Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud as Minister of Foreign...

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Government | Sunday 20 October, 2019 4:51 am

Saudi Arabia may allow women to perform Hajj without male guardian

Women could be allowed to perform the Hajj without a male guardian, Arab News has learned, with the government studying various visa options. Women are currently required to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform pilgrimages with a mahram (male guardian), or be met by him on arrival in the Kingdom,...

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Government | Sunday 13 October, 2019 6:00 pm

Leading public, private sector organisations line up to sponsor World Tolerance Summit 2019

Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai and Emirates Real Estate Solutions are the main sponsors of the upcoming World Tolerance Summit, which will be held at Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre on 13-14 November under the patronage of His ...

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Government | Sunday 13 October, 2019 3:23 am

Absher for Individuals Contributes to Facilitate Acquisition of Hunting Weapons

The presence of firearms and pneumatic weapons was of interest to the visitors of the Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, as they are manufactured by major specialized weapons companies, for hunting weapons, that were available for sale, as the visitors were able to purchase individual and aerial ...

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Government | Thursday 3 October, 2019 10:00 am

More than 20,000 visitors, 35 international companies and 120 speakers in the 3rd Annual Conference & Exhibition of SFDA

The third annual conference and exhibition of SFDA concluded yesterday in Riyadh under the generous sponsorship of His Excellency The Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah, and His Excellency CEO of the SFDA, Dr. Hisham Al-Jadhey who had cut the opening tape last Monday, announcing the ...

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Government | Wednesday 2 October, 2019 2:36 am

National system for dealing with halal products launched

The Council of Ministers approved the launch of the national system for dealing with halal products. This was after reviewing the minutes of the committee formed to carry out studies on the subject of supervising the slaughter of halal meat exported to the Kingdom, and the recommendation of the...

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Government | Wednesday 2 October, 2019 2:02 am

Dubai Customs: 100 percent Emiratisation in inspection cadre

Dubai Customs has confirmed that Emiratisation percentage in customs inspection staff reached 100 percent, with 1691 inspectors accounting for 46 percent of the organization’s total workforce. The milestone makes Dubai Customs a role model in supporting the UAE’s Emiratisation...

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Government | Monday 30 September, 2019 5:13 am

Saudi Crown Prince says Khashoggi murder a ‘heinous crime,’ takes responsibility

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that he takes “full responsibility” for the grisly murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi but denied allegations that he ordered it. “This was a heinous crime,” the crown prince told CBS “60 Minutes” in an...

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