Government | Monday 16 September, 2024 8:54 am

HRSD Ministry announces National Day holiday for private sector

The private and non-profit sectors will observe Saudi Arabia’s National Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 23, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), said.  The holiday comes in accordance with Article 24 of the Labor Law’s executive regulations, said the Ministry,...

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Government | Sunday 15 September, 2024 9:06 am

Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting

Saudi Space Agency Vice Chairman and CEO Dr. Mohammed Altamimi led the Saudi delegation to the fifth edition of the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil between September 11 and 13.The meeting, initiated during Saudi Arabia's G20 presidency, focused this year on "Space...

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Government | Thursday 5 September, 2024 10:35 am

Saudi Arabia suspends fees for hotels, resorts commercial licenses

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al Hogail issued a decision to cancel the fees for issuing a commercial activities license for hotels, hotel apartments, and residential resorts, effective today, Wednesday.   The move is part of the ongoing efforts to...

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Government | Monday 2 September, 2024 8:52 am

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Begins Official Visit to Singapore

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef begins today an official visit to the Republic of Singapore.The visit aims to strengthen industrial cooperation between the two countries, explore opportunities in automation and smart manufacturing solutions, and advance...

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Government | Sunday 1 September, 2024 10:08 am

Dubai Customs foils an attempt to smuggle over one ton of Pregabalin

Dubai Customs announced foiling of a large-scale attempt to smuggle a shipment of the drug Pregabalin weighing 1 ton and 100 kilograms, which was hidden in 40 barrels among incoming air cargo shipments using advanced customs systems. The incident occurred after the shipment arrived at the air...

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Government | Saturday 31 August, 2024 4:57 am

UAE participates in ninth Annual Meeting of New Development Bank Board of Governors

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participated in the 9th Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) Board of Governors for BRICS countries, held on 30th August in Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “Investing in a Sustainable Future.” The UAE delegation was led...

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Government | Friday 30 August, 2024 6:54 am

King Salman issues royal orders

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued today, Aug. 29, royal orders, including the following:   Lieutenant General Fahd Al-Ghafili, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, was relieved of his post and was appointed as Deputy Chairman of the General Staff.   The...

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Government | Saturday 24 August, 2024 2:59 pm

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi hosts MoU signing between AmCham Dubai and RAKEZ

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, welcomed a high-level delegation from the American Business Council in Dubai (AmCham Dubai) and representatives from Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), to mark the signing of a Memorandum of...

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Government | Saturday 24 August, 2024 2:51 pm

Ministry of Culture concludes fifth edition of Summer Camp offering more than 427 programmes and activities

The Ministry of Culture concluded the fifth edition of its Summer Camp on July 31, 2024. The month-long Camp began in early July to offer training and capacity-building opportunities for community members to boost their knowledge, strengthen their national identity, and develop stronger cultural...

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Government | Saturday 17 August, 2024 12:00 am

Department of Community Development Signs Memorandum of Understanding with PureHealth to Empower and Integrate People of Determination

 The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi, the regulatory body of the social sector in the emirate, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East.  This MoU aims to enhance cooperation between the two...

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