Government | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 12:33 am

Saudi Cabinet discuss coronavirus measures, global oil stability

The Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, on Tuesday reviewed reports about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and the measures taken in the Kingdom to check the spread of the virus. Acting Media Minister Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet discussed the...

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Government | Tuesday 21 April, 2020 12:29 am

Ministry of Interior: Allowed Period during Curfew Defined for Holy Month of Ramadan

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that an allowed period for going out for necessary needs during the curfew has been defined for the holy month of Ramadan.The official source said that the allowed period is as follows:First: From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in all regions and cities ...

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Government | Sunday 19 April, 2020 8:37 am

Saudi Arabia to impose unified system for movement permits during curfew

A unified system for movement permits will be implemented across Saudi Arabia, for people excluded from the imposed curfew, starting Tuesday 3 p.m., an official source at the interior ministry said.A total of 1,132 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the Kingdom on Saturday, meaning 8,274 people ...

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Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:27 pm

Dubai Chamber develops a guide on the National Disinfection Program

 It aims to help the private sector manage its operations smoothly and urges companies to adhere to the program The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a streamlined guide to the National Disinfection Program, with the aim of helping the private sector learn how to manage...

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Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 12:09 pm

Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Planning: Saudi Arabia Faces this Global Crisis from a Position of Strength

The Minister of Finance and the Acting Minister of Economy and Planning Mohammed Abdullah Aljadaan confirmed "Saudi Arabia faces this global crisis from a position of strength" given its strong balance sheet, with ample reserve buffers and relatively low government debt. More recently, Credit...

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Government | Wednesday 15 April, 2020 6:19 pm

Emirates becomes first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers

Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be introducing additional precautions. Passengers on today's flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers. The...

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Government | Wednesday 15 April, 2020 2:55 pm

King issues new package to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved on Wednesday an allocation of SR50 billion to expedite the payment of the dues of the private sector.This is part of a package of additional economic initiatives approved by the King to support mainly the private sector to mitigate the...

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Government | Tuesday 14 April, 2020 5:00 pm

Cabinet Holds Session via Virtual Network Under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Cabinet held its session today via virtual network. At the outset of the meeting, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the two joint telephone calls...

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Government | Monday 13 April, 2020 4:08 pm

Agricultural Development Fund approves loans worth SR 60 million

The Board of Directors of Agricultural Development Fund, headed by Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli has approved a number of financing loans worth SR 60 million. The Board's Vice-Chairman, Director General of the Fund, Munir bin...

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Government | Sunday 12 April, 2020 11:14 am

Customs transactions in Dubai skyrocket 60% to 4m in Q1, 2020

Against all odds and despite the many challenges and hurdles facing the world market due to the outbreak of Covid-19, customs transactions in Dubai skyrocketed 60% to reach 4 million in Q1, 2020, from 2.5 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This reflects the resilience of Dubai economy...

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