Government | Friday 3 March, 2017 7:58 am

Tuition hike suspended for 2 years

The Education Ministry has announced it will suspend any increase of tuition fees by private and international schools for two years. Director of Education in Riyadh Abdullah Al-Mani said the schools can continue the latest tuition fees approved for the academic years 2015/2016 and...

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Government | Friday 3 March, 2017 7:54 am

Seven cases to be exempted from alternative punishment

Seven crimes have been exempted from the alternative punishment law, which has been prepared by the Justice Ministry and presented to the Cabinet’s experts committee for approval. The alternative punishments including public service and voluntary work will replace lashes and jail sentences ...

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Government | Thursday 2 March, 2017 3:09 pm

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Delegation Visits Wahat Al Karama

His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) yesterday led a delegation of ADFD employees and toured the memorial site, Wahat Al Karama. The delegation explored the premises and visited the cultural landmark; the 31 aluminium-panel, each...

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Government | Thursday 2 March, 2017 1:30 pm

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi Honors Winners of Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work

Under Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi The Award attracted 42 projects and 2732 voluntary contributions, and produced 13428 volunteering hours   Guided by the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member ...

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Government | Thursday 2 March, 2017 9:38 am

Makkah emir launches ‘New Taif City’ projects

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, announced on Wednesday the beginning of the implementation phase of the ‘New Taif City’ projects.  These projects include Taif International Airport, Taif University, development of Souk...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 11:03 am

Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation Pays Debts of 25 Families Valued at AED6.167 Million

Initiative Aligns with UAE Year of Giving, Enhances Spirit of Social Solidarity    In line with the UAE Year of Giving, and in its sustained bid to support underprivileged segments of society including widows, Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) paid out the debts of 25...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 9:48 am

King receives lifetime outstanding achievement award

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was conferred on Tuesday the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Islamic service and moderation) and Lifetime Outstanding Achievement Award by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) at a special convocation...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 8:57 am

King stresses role of universities in empowering culture of dialogue

Kuala Lumpur – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said on Monday that universities should play their roles in strengthening national solidarity and empowering the culture of dialogue, tolerance and harmony. “This is important to realize peace and security at the...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 8:04 am

No change in end of service benefits: Ministry

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development denied on Tuesday rumors about changes made in the Labor Law pertaining to the end of service benefits for expatriate workers in the Kingdom. “There is no truth in reports being circulated that there has been an amendment in the Labor Law to the ...

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Government | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 2:59 pm

Saudi Aramco to invest $7bn in Malaysia oil refinery

Saudi Aramco will invest $7 billion in a giant Malaysian oil refinery project, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Monday. The deal between Aramco and Malaysia’s Petronas for the $27 billion project will be signed on Tuesday, the prime minister said. “This is a huge investment and is...

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