Government | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:06 am

Ahmed bin Mohammed inaugurates 25th WETEX & DSS

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, today inaugurated the 25th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS), the region’s largest sustainability and clean energy technology...

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Government | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:01 am

Top 10 Innovations for the Elderly Take Center Stage at ‘Wyakom’ Pitch Day

The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi conducted a pitch day for the ‘Wyakom’ initiative, the final stage in which the top 10 qualifiers pitched their solutions to improve elderly wellbeing to a panel of judges. The primary goal of the Wyakom digital platform is to foster civic...

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Government | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 8:50 am

GAC nods to JV between Maaden, US-based Ivanhoe

The General Authority for Competition (GAC) approved today, Nov. 14, the establishment of an exploration joint venture (JV) between Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) and the US-based Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE), according to a statement.   In July, Maaden announced the...

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Government | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 8:48 am

Cabinet approves appointing RGA board members from private sector

The Cabinet, chaired by Saudi King Salman, approved today, Nov. 14, the appointment of board members of the Roads General Authority (RGA) from the private sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported.   The board members are Saleh Al-Suwailami, Saad...

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Government | Sunday 12 November, 2023 10:05 am

HRSD signs four agreements to recruit domestic workers from Gambia, Tanzania

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) signed four agreements on recruitment of general and domestic workers with Gambia and Tanzania during the Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference held in Riyadh today.   The agreements establish a framework for cooperation...

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Government | Saturday 11 November, 2023 3:55 am

Saudi Arabia aims to invest over $25 bln in Africa: Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opened the Saudi-African Summit in Riyadh on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.   In his opening speech, Crown Prince said that Saudi Arabia is planning new investments of over $25 billion in various sectors, secure $10 billion from exports...

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Government | Saturday 11 November, 2023 3:52 am

Saudi Arabia aims to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh: Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia seeks to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh to provide an unprecedented edition in the history of this event for a better future for humanity, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.   The Kingdom aims for the participation of African countries to underscore the continent’s...

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Government | Friday 10 November, 2023 2:03 am

The Government of Sharjah honours the entities that participated and supported its pavilion during GITEX Global 2023

The Higher Committee of the Sharjah Government Pavilion at GITEX Global 2023 recognised participating entities, supporting bodies, and media departments and institutions during an honouring ceremony in the presence of H.E Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Higher...

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Government | Wednesday 8 November, 2023 10:30 am

Saudi Fund for Development Inaugurates Vocational College and Attends High-Level Event in Vietnam

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, officially inaugurated today in Vietnam, the Ha Nam Vocational College, with the Vice Chairman of Hanam province, alongside officials from both sides.  SFD previously contributed over $9 million to the...

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Government | Wednesday 8 November, 2023 9:17 am

Dubai Customs Wins Global Innovation Award

Dubai Customs was recently recognized with the Excellence in Innovation Award in the Enterprise Connected View category by the international organization "Open Group." This accolade was presented during a virtual awards ceremony, highlighting Dubai Customs as an exemplary role model among customs...

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