Government | Saturday 29 December, 2018 11:14 am

33% drop in traffic accident fatalities in 2 years

Fatalities in traffic accidents have fallen by 33% and injuries by 21% over the last two years, according to the latest figures of the General Department of Traffic. The number of deaths dropped to 6,025 in 2018 from 9,031 in 2016. The number of injuries dropped from 38,120 to 30,217 during the...

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Government | Saturday 29 December, 2018 11:09 am

Dubai Customs discusses means of growth with businesses in Dubai

Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih revealed they have thwarted 922 smuggling attempts including 355 drug contrabands (38.5%) from January to the end of September 2018.  “We facilitate trade and traffic of passengers without compromising security of borders and entry...

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Government | Thursday 27 December, 2018 4:12 pm

King Salman reshuffles Cabinet, Assaf new foreign minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman appointed Ibrahim Al-Assaf as Foreign Minister and Adel Al-Jubeir as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday. Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar has been appointed as Minister of the National...

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Government | Wednesday 26 December, 2018 3:52 pm

Dubai Customs visit to “Senses” brings cheer to children of determination

Delegates from Customs Valuation and Corporate Communications Departments in Dubai Customs visited the Senses Centre which takes care of children of determination (special needs). The visit is part of Dubai Customs commitment towards this segment of society. The visitors, through the visit, aimed...

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Government | Wednesday 26 December, 2018 12:23 pm

GAB collects SR9bn in revenue

The General Auditing Bureau (GAB) collected and handed to the Public Treasury SR9 billion during the last fiscal year. This figure marks a four-fold increase from what was achieved in the previous fiscal year. The information was contained in the 58th annual GAB report for the fiscal year...

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Government | Wednesday 26 December, 2018 10:30 am

30 million Umrah pilgrims by 2030 Haj ministry, GACA agree on a joint plan

Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten and President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdul Hakim Mohammed Al-Tamimi agreed on Tuesday to set up a joint action plan to receive 30 million Umrah pilgrims by 2030, one of the most important goals of the Kingdom’s Vision...

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Government | Tuesday 25 December, 2018 2:20 am

King stresses keenness to bolster health sector

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday stressed the state’s keenness to promote the health sector and enhance its role in providing preventive and curative medical services. The King also highlighted the importance of providing health services of the highest standard and...

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Government | Tuesday 25 December, 2018 1:17 am

Saudi Shoura Council speaker arrives in Cairo

Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh arrived in Cairo on Monday. His is visiting Egypt on the invitation of Dr. Ali Abdel Aal Sayyed Ahmed, speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives. The Saudi official was received by his Egyptian counterpart and other top ...

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Government | Monday 24 December, 2018 4:01 pm

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Guests of the National Festival of Heritage and Culture

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh yesterday guests of the National Festival of Heritage and Culture ‘Janadria 33’ who are intellectuals and writers.   The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques...

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Government | Monday 24 December, 2018 3:00 am

Crown Prince attends Riyadh Air Academy graduation ceremony

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, on Sunday attended the graduation ceremony of the 95thbatch of students of King Faisal Air Academy in Riyadh. Upon arrival at the academy headquarters, the Crown Prince was received by the Chief of Staff Gen. Fayyad...

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