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Canadian trade delegation visits Ras Al Khaimah Ruler
Government | Friday 3 February, 2017 1:12 am
Ras Al Khaimah - 2 February, 2017: A high-level trade delegation from the Canadian province of Ontario was received yesterday afternoon at Al Dhait Palace by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Member of the Supreme Council. Discussions focussed on strengthening ...
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Attends Giving Retreat
Government | Wednesday 1 February, 2017 8:34 pm
  The Giving Retreat was held today under the patronage of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The retreat included the largest brainstorm of its kind in the UAE, bringing together over 100 experts, stakeholders,...
280,000 new housing units to bring down rents
Government | Wednesday 1 February, 2017 4:59 am
The Housing Ministry’s plan to construct and finance 280,000 homes and formation of the General Real Estate Authority are expected to bring down house rents all over the Kingdom as the two moves will increase in supply and encourage investors to build more housing units. The authority will ...
Registration in Citizen’s Fund begins
Government | Wednesday 1 February, 2017 4:37 am
Registration in the Citizen’s Fund begins Wednesday all over the Kingdom through the program’s electronic gate, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development has announced. According to the ministry, as many as 896,957 beneficiaries of the social security assistance have automatically ...
Saudi Cabinet approves VAT measure
Government | Tuesday 31 January, 2017 5:38 pm
The Saudi Cabinet approved on Monday the Unified Agreement for Value Added Tax, which will be implemented throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting next year. In a session chaired by King Salman at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, the Cabinet gave its nod to the measure after deeming...
Labor minister holds induction meeting for Citizens Account Program
Government | Saturday 28 January, 2017 3:10 pm
Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Ali bin Nasser Al-Ghafis held the induction meeting for the Citizens Account Program, briefing those present on the latest preparations for the launch of the electronic portal for the program, which will be the only platform to receive registration...
King Salman patronized the 50th anniversary ceremony of the founding of King Faisal Air Academy
Government | Thursday 26 January, 2017 4:05 am
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman patronized the 50th anniversary ceremony of the founding of King Faisal Air Academy and the graduation of the 91st batch of its students here on Wednesday. The King also commissioned new F-15SA fighter aircraft which joined the Royal Saudi Air Force...
King to commission new fighter aircraft F15-SA today
Government | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 4:00 am
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will commission on Wednesday F15-SA fighter aircraft during the inauguration of King Faisal Air Academy’s 50th anniversary marking its foundation. The F15-SA jets, also known as ‘Eagle Fighters,’ will join a growing Saudi Royal Air...
King calls for rain-seeking prayer
Government | Monday 23 January, 2017 4:11 am
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called for Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer all over the Kingdom on Thursday, the Royal Court said in statement issued today. The statement urged all to repent and seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty. ...
King Salman congratulates Trump on swearing-in
Government | Saturday 21 January, 2017 1:53 am
King Salman has sent a letter to Donald Trump congratulating him on his inauguration and swearing-in as the new US president. The king, on his own behalf and that of the Saudi people, sincerely wished Trump success, and Americans more progress and prosperity. King Salman hailed the strong...
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