Government | Wednesday 2 May, 2018 3:16 pm

Sharjah Named ‘Child Friendly City’ by UNICEF

In a groundbreaking achievement for the UAE, Sharjah has been named a ‘Child- Friendly City’ (CFC) by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts and accomplishments in the protection and promotion of children's rights. The accolade...

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Government | Wednesday 2 May, 2018 2:36 am

Vision 2030 aims to improve pilgrim experience: Saudi Hajj minister

The Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten, affirmed that work continues in accordance with the ambitious Vision 2030, which aims to provide pilgrims with high-quality services. He pointed out that the plan is being carried out with the participation of 82 government...

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Government | Sunday 29 April, 2018 3:06 am

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi FM in Riyadh

Recently confirmed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in the Saudi capital of Riyadh to begin his first regional tour as his country’s top diplomat.   Pompeo arrived in Brussels about 12 hours after he was sworn in as secretary of state to replace Rex Tillerson, fired by ...

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Government | Saturday 28 April, 2018 11:40 pm

King Salman lays foundation stone at Qiddiya site in Riyadh

King Salman has laid the foundation stone at the Qiddiya site in Riyadh.   King Salman arrived at the site of Qiddiya in Riyadh to lay the foundation stone of the entertainment park on Saturday evening.     The project is considered to...

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Government | Saturday 28 April, 2018 1:11 pm

Dubai Customs inks MoU with BPG to curb counterfeiting

Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brand Owners’ Protection Group GCC & Yemen (BPG) to promote bilateral co-operation and to exchange relevant information in order to counter counterfeiting and piracy.    Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, Executive...

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Government | Monday 16 April, 2018 10:49 am

King arrives in Riyadh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman being received upon arrival in Riyadh on Monday evening after a visit to the Eastern Province where he attended the Arab League summit and the concluding ceremony of the Joint Gulf Shield military drills. ...

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Government | Monday 16 April, 2018 2:31 am

World's largest Joint Military Drills in Saudi Arabia to conclude today

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz will oversee the conclusion of the joint military exercise ‘Gulf Shield 1’ on Monday which took place over the span of one month with the participation of 24 neighboring countries.   The event will also be attended by a number of ...

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Government | Monday 16 April, 2018 2:22 am

Saudi Arabia Tries to Unite Arab World Against Iran at Annual Arab League Summit

Saudi Arabia used its perch as host of an annual gathering of Arab leaders on Sunday to push for a unified stance against rival Iran as the regional powerhouses vie for the upper hand in wars in Syria and Yemen. Saudi King Salman told leaders from across the 22-member Arab League...

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Government | Sunday 15 April, 2018 1:39 am

Arab leaders meet today in Saudi Arabia

Leaders of the 22-nation Arab League, who will meet in the Saudi city of Dhahran on Sunday, are expected to stress continuity in their efforts to find a solution to the Syrian conflict. It follows airstrikes by the US, UK and France against the Assad regime on Saturday. The leaders are likely to...

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Government | Saturday 14 April, 2018 2:11 am

Reforms open up new vistas for Saudis: Spain

SPAIN has praised the ongoing reforms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia claiming that they have opened up new horizons and opportunities for the Saudi people. Madrid’s admiration has come in a joint statement issued by the Kingdom and Spain at the end of a visit to that country by Crown...

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