Government | Saturday 30 October, 2021 12:49 am

For the third time, the UAE has won the membership of the Human Rights Council

The UAE won the membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the period 2022/2024 after obtaining 180 votes from member states during the elections that were held by secret ballot.The UAE expressed its appreciation for being elected to this seat, as the state continues its efforts to...

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Government | Friday 29 October, 2021 6:11 pm

HRH Crown Prince Announces Riyadh’s bid for the World Expo 2030

Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the capital city of Riyadh’s intention to bid for hosting the World Expo 2030 to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), World Expo’s organizing body.In a letter to the BIE, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown...

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Government | Friday 29 October, 2021 12:14 am

Riyadh is the third smartest capital of the Group of Twenty in the IMD index of smart cities .. and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is the fourth in the Arab world

At an accelerated pace, the city of Riyadh continues to achieve distinguished and qualitative progress in the IMD Smart Cities Index for 2021, which is issued by the International Institute for Management Development, as it jumped 23 ranks from last year to become the third smartest city among the...

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Government | Wednesday 27 October, 2021 1:20 am

National Infrastructure Fund created; target funding SR200 billion projects in 10 years

The National Development Fund (NDF) on Monday announced the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund, which was approved by the Council of Ministers as one of the subsidiary development funds and banks of NDF.In a statement, NDF said that the new fund would contribute to achieving the...

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Government | Tuesday 26 October, 2021 12:01 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet's virtual session today.At the outset of the session, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the content of the letter received from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of...

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Government | Monday 25 October, 2021 10:58 pm

HRH Crown Prince Announces Conclusion of “Middle East Green Initiative Summit”

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, announced the conclusion of the "Middle East Green Initiative Summit”, which was held today in Riyadh, with wide international participation led by heads of states, leaders of world countries and...

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Government | Monday 25 October, 2021 11:16 am

SFD highlights its leading role in global renewable energy initiatives in conjunction with the Middle East Green Initiative Summit

Ahead of the Middle East Green Initiative Summit to be held in Riyadh, and as part of Saudi Arabia’s roadmap for protecting the environment and confronting climate change under the Saudi Green Initiative, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has already established itself as a leading player...

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Government | Monday 25 October, 2021 9:34 am

Saudi Arabia eyes personal status law with main focus on family and strengthening of bonds

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice is set to release the personal status draft law with the main focus on family and strengthening of bonds. Speaking at the Saudi Family Forum 2021 on Sunday, Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani said that the personal status draft law announced by Crown Prince...

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Government | Monday 25 October, 2021 9:08 am

Bride’s fingerprint not required in revised e-marriage contract

The Ministry of Justice is all set to make major reforms with regard to electronic marriage contracts,These include allowing to undertake marriage contracts through the ministry’s Najiz Center for Judicial Services; verification through text messages; identifying the two parties through Absher...

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Government | Tuesday 19 October, 2021 10:06 am

Deputy Ruler of Dubai Visits Ministry of Interior's Pavilion Participating in GITEX Technology Week

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, visited today the pavilion of the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participating in GITEX Technology Week 2021.He was received by Prince Dr. Bandar bin Abdullah bin Mashari, Assistant Minister of Interior...

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