Government | Monday 25 April, 2016 3:09 pm

Date with future today

Saudis are anticipating with hope the release today of a government plan to liberate the Kingdom from its reliance on oil, which could solve deep-rooted problems. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is to announce Monday the “Saudi Vision 2030,” which is expected to set goals for ...

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Government | Monday 25 April, 2016 1:47 pm

Cabinet approves Saudi Vision 2030

The cabinet has approved a plan to transform Saudi Arabiain a meeting on Monday chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salaman in Riyadh. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is to announce Monday the “Saudi Vision 2030,” which is expected to set goals for the next 15...

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Government | Monday 25 April, 2016 6:10 am

Now Umrah visas can be converted into tourist visas

Prince Sultan Bin Salman, President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), launched here Sunday the Post-Umrah Program, an initiative which allows Umrah pilgrims to convert their visas into tourist visas. This is a key channel of “The Kingdom is Muslims’...

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Government | Monday 25 April, 2016 12:32 am

King Salman patronizes international conference to honor late Prince Saud Al-Faisal

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman patronized yesterday evening the international conference to remember and honor the late Prince Saud Al-Faisal. The event organized by King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies was held at King Abdulaziz International Center for Conferences ...

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Government | Sunday 24 April, 2016 6:40 am

King Salman to attend Prince Saud conference

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will attend on Sunday an international conference organized by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies to honor and remember the life of the late Prince Saud Al-Faisal. The opening ceremony will take place at the King Abdul Aziz...

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Government | Friday 22 April, 2016 4:07 am

Riyadh in world spotlight after flurry of summits

 In a new record and highlighting its strategic place in world politics, Riyadh has hosted four major summits in the city over two days. The first gathering involved the Saudi and American governments, with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman holding talks with US President Barack...

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Government | Friday 22 April, 2016 3:56 am

Consultation & cooperation

King Salman lauds constructive discussion at GCC summit Barack Obama pledges vigilance against Tehran ‘We have serious concerns about Iranian behavior’ The summit of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and US President Barack Obama concluded at Al-Diriyah...

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Government | Thursday 21 April, 2016 5:58 am

Haram to be clear of mataf bridge by May 27

The temporary bridge around the Kaaba will be removed by May 27, according to the committee overseeing the expansion of the Grand Mosque. Bakri bin Matouk Asas, director of Umm Al-Qura University and chairman of the committee, said Tuesday that the mataf, the circumambulation area around the Kaaba, ...

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Government | Thursday 21 April, 2016 2:47 am

King pledges full support for Morocco on Sahara issue

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman pledged full support to Morocco on the issue of Sahara and all other political and security issues. “We confirm our solidarity and support to all political and security-related issues, concerning your fraternal country, the top of which the...

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Government | Wednesday 20 April, 2016 6:08 am

King receives education minister, GCC secretary general and Gulf countries’ higher education ministers

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives at Yamama Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday Minister of Education Dr. Ahmed Al-Isa, Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council Abdullatif Al-Zayani and GCC ministers of higher education. ...

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