Government | Thursday 6 April, 2017 3:00 am

Musabih: Dubai Customs facilitates world trade

during his participation in the “Ask the Leader” initiative on the sidelines of the 5th Dubai Government Achievement Exhibition (DGAE), Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said Dubai Customs’ efficiency and distinctive performance have helped the UAE in moving forward...

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Government | Wednesday 5 April, 2017 11:30 am

King Salman of Saudi Arabia Honours Globally Acclaimed Scientists With Top Award

The King Faisal International Prize honours exceptional achievements in a number of key areas, including Arabic Language & Literature, Medicine, and Science. Among the winners in the 39th session of the award this year were four scientists and researchers. Giving away the...

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Government | Tuesday 4 April, 2017 9:05 am

Riyadh governor lays foundation for 911 Unified Security Operations Center

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Sunday laid the foundation for the headquarters of the 911 Unified Security Operations Center in Riyadh. The center will consolidate emergency call-taking services into one physical location by utilizing a single emergency number for multiple agencies at a...

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Government | Sunday 2 April, 2017 8:54 am

Saudi Justice Ministry achieves over 90% in excellence stage of e-transaction program

The Ministry of Justice has achieved the highest rates in its e-transaction services to hit over 90 percent in the excellence stage of its electronic program in 2016, according to a report released by the e-government program Yesser. The report divided the ministry’s e-transformation phases...

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Government | Wednesday 29 March, 2017 5:00 pm

UAE Healthcare Market Surges to AED 103 billion by 2021, According to New Study by MENA Research Partners

The move towards quality healthcare, increase in demand for preventive care and digital health will contribute to a massive 60 percent growth of the healthcare sector in the UAE in five years, according to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), a leading research company in the region. The ...

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Government | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 8:52 am

King Salman, King Abdallah witness signing of key pacts in Amman

Saudi King Salman and Jordan’s King Abdallah on Monday attended the signing ceremony of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoU) and joint investment deals worth billions of dollars. The agreements, signed by government officials from the two sides, include establishing a...

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Government | Monday 27 March, 2017 10:21 am

Saudi Justice Ministry announces new initiatives to promote work

The Ministry of Justice has announced initiatives to support the National Transformation Program 2020 to shorten litigation procedures, reduce flow of cases to the courts and boost the national economy. The initiatives also include achieving institutional excellence, according to the...

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Government | Thursday 23 March, 2017 4:47 am

International Government Communication Forum 2017 Convenes in Sharjah

 The sixth International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2017) concluded its first day of constructive dialogue, debate and engagement at the Expo Centre Sharjah, on a successful note. The event was officially inaugurated with a speech by the patron His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin...

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Government | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 4:00 am

IsDB Group’s 1st PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FORUM LAUNCHES IN RIYADH TODAY

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group’s 1st Public-Private Partnership Forum, aimed at exploring the challenges, opportunities and achievements of public-private partnerships in the Islamic world, unfolds in Riyadh today. The day-long event plays host to an impressive array of invited...

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Government | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 3:30 am

Crown Prince inaugurates ‘Amn’ e-service

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, launches the Public Security’s electronic services system called “Amn” at his office in Riyadh on Tuesday. The system, which will be implemented in four phases, aims to improve the efficiency of the police...

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