Government | Thursday 5 September, 2019 4:51 am

Saudi minister named ICOM Arab president

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, honorary president of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Saudi Arabia, has been elected president of the organization’s regional alliance for Arab Countries (ICOM Arab). The election took place at a board meeting on the sidelines of the...

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Government | Wednesday 4 September, 2019 2:35 am

Cabinet appoints Al-Rumayyan Aramco chief; Al-Amoudi board member

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday decided to appoint Yasir Al-Rumayyan, member of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), as chairman of the board of directors of the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, and Transport Minister Dr. Nabeel Al-Amoudi as member of the board. Custodian of...

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Government | Monday 2 September, 2019 2:39 am

First Batch of Umrah Performers for Year 1441 Arrives in the Kingdom

The first flight carrying Umra performers for the new Hijra year 1441 arrived from Malaysia at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the quality of e-services have been provided for the pilgrims to facilitate the procedures for obtaining...

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Government | Friday 30 August, 2019 1:49 am

Royal Orders Issued

1. The "Riyadh Development Authority" is transformed into a Royal Commission under the name "The Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh". 2. The Commission shall have a Board of Directors chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, and its members shall be appointed by order of...

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Government | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 2:30 am

Serving pilgrims is our top priority, Benten

Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal inaugurated a three-day Umrah Forum and Exhibition here on Monday. The event, at Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center, is being organized by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr. Muhammad...

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Government | Sunday 25 August, 2019 2:31 am

UAE Minister of State Discusses Cultural Diplomacy in Washington, DC

United Arab Emirates Minister of States, Zaki Nusseibeh visited Washington, DC this week to lead and participate in a number of discussions on the history of cultural diplomacy in the United Arab Emirates and how soft power is and can continue to be a beneficial tool in bridging understanding and...

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Government | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:05 am

First pilgrims leave under Eyab initiative

Saudi Minister of Transport and Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Dr. Nabeel Al-Amoudi, oversaw the departure of the first  group of pilgrims under the Eyab initiative on Saturday together with GACA President Abdulhadi bin Ahmed Al-Mansouri. Eyab seeks to...

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Government | Saturday 17 August, 2019 5:18 pm

‘Future Power’: An Interactive Self-Assessment Tool Allows Users in the UAE to Discover Their Future Skill

The National Program for Advanced Skills (NPAS) has launched its official platform that includes the FutureFit game. The interactive self-assessment tool enables individuals to discover their ‘future power,’ or their most prominent skill out of the 12 outlined in the Advanced Skills...

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Government | Saturday 17 August, 2019 5:51 am

GACA launches Return Initiative to facilitate pilgrims' departure

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the launch of Return Initiative, which it calls a qualitative and historic leap in terms of services being provided to pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday. The initiative, which is scheduled to be launched in its...

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Government | Wednesday 14 August, 2019 2:48 am

Violations by Hajj pilgrims dropped 29% compared to 2018, says Prince Khalid Al-Faisal

Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for supervising the services offered to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Khalid said all Saudis were proud of the efforts made to help pilgrims during their...

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