Government | Tuesday 16 June, 2020 1:37 am

Saudi Shoura Council urges reduction of cybercrimes

Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Dr. Abdullah Al-Asheikh convened a session of the council online on Monday during which it called on the National Cyber Security Authority to take all measures for the protection of national infrastructure and reduction of cybercrimes.It also called on the General...

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Government | Monday 8 June, 2020 3:50 am

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud Inaugurates Maidan Application

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, inaugurated here today, via a virtual network, the "Maidan" application which was developed in technical partnership among the Public Security, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control and the National Information Center;...

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Government | Thursday 4 June, 2020 3:14 pm

Emirates offers flights for passengers to 29 cities and resumes transits through its Dubai hub

More flights for passengers will be available from 15th June between Dubai and 16 cities: Bahrain, Manchester, Zurich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Dublin, New York JFK, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Taipei, Hong Kong, Perth and BrisbaneTravellers flying between Asia Pacific,...

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Government | Wednesday 3 June, 2020 3:40 am

Ministry of Interior unveils additional preventive protocols for several sectors

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday more precautionary measures and preventive protocols for several sectors to limit the spread of COVID-19, Saudi Press Agency reported citing an official source at the Ministry.The new measures, which are in addition to what the ministry had ...

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Government | Tuesday 2 June, 2020 7:03 pm

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Announces USD 500 Million to Yemen during the Opening Ceremony of Yemen High-Level Pledging Event 2020

Upon directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Yemen High-Level Pledging Event 2020 is virtually kicked off. This event...

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Government | Tuesday 2 June, 2020 6:10 pm

Sharjah Government initiates 4 billion dirham Sharjah Liquidity Support Mechanism to alleviate economic impact of COVID-19

Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) recently established a framework worth AED 4 billion to enhance liquidity for the Sharjah banking system in the emirate. This move was aimed at providing additional financial assistance to all businesses impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19.  Issued as 12...

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Government | Sunday 31 May, 2020 4:53 am

Ministry of Interior Approves Revising Regulations on Limiting Gatherings, Updating Violations Classification Schedule

An official source in the Ministry of Interior stated that, in addition to what was previously announced on May 6, 2020 regarding the adoption of a regulation to limit gatherings that contribute to the spread and transmission of the novel Coronavirus and its attached schedule of violations...

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Government | Saturday 30 May, 2020 3:51 am

Saudi mosques ready to receive worshippers: Minister

The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs announced on Friday the readiness of the Kingdom’s mosques to welcome worshippers after he completed field trips to check on necessary preparations. “Throughout our inspection trips, we found our mosques to have completed preparations and are in the...

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Government | Thursday 28 May, 2020 9:38 am

Ministry of Interior: Adopting Precautionary Measures to Limit COVID-19 Spread in Several Sectors

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that the Minister of Interior has approved the precautionary and preventive measures for the wholesales, retail, industry, and construction sectors, after being prepared and reviewed by a committee that includes Ministries of Energy, Health,...

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Government | Tuesday 26 May, 2020 5:50 am

Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions

Saudi Arabia announced the easing of restrictions that has halted much of the activity in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of Sunday 31, May, the curfew on all areas of the Kingdom will be eased, except Makkah. Movement in cities and within the regions of the country will again...

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