Government | Friday 9 August, 2024 10:44 am

Royal Decree: Oldest descendant members to chair Cabinet meeting in King, Crown Prince's absence

King Salman issued a Royal Decree, based on a proposal from Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, stating that the Cabinet meeting shall be chaired by the oldest member who is one of the descendants of Founder King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, if neither the...

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Government | Monday 29 July, 2024 12:52 pm

Crown Prince endorses Saudi Arabia’s final preparations to bid for FIFA World Cup 2034

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman endorsed today, July 29, Saudi Arabia’s preparations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2034 bid book submission. The file will be submitted to FIFA in Paris by the official delegation headed by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Sports and President of...

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Government | Saturday 27 July, 2024 6:40 am

UAE takes part in third G20 FMCBG meeting held in Brazil

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), participated in the third meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the G20 (G20 FMCBG), which took place on 25-26 July under Brazil's presidency for the year 2024. The event was...

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Government | Saturday 27 July, 2024 6:18 am

TGA says Kingdom’s trains transport 9.3M passengers, 6.9M tons of goods in Q2 2024

The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced record numbers for the Kingdom's trains, as passengers surpassed 9.3 million during the second quarter of 2024, with a growth rate of 13%.  In a statement, TGA clarified that the Kingdom's trains transported 2.42 million passengers between...

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Government | Wednesday 24 July, 2024 10:02 am

Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs renamed as Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree changing the name of the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing to the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail emphasized that the name...

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Government | Friday 19 July, 2024 3:45 pm

Minerals Program identifies local needs, supports foreign investment: Almudaifer

The National Minerals Program seeks to enhance the continuity of supply chains amid the execution of major projects and to identify local mineral needs, Al Eqtisadiah newspaper reported, citing Khalid Almudaifer, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. He added that the program...

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Government | Friday 19 July, 2024 3:40 pm

Saudia's jet deal to provide advanced transportation alternatives: Al-Jasser

Saudia's signing of the largest global order with Germany's Lilium to purchase up to 100 electric eVTOL jets aims to offer air taxi services in the Kingdom, said Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics.   He said on his official X account that the deal also aims to...

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Government | Friday 19 July, 2024 12:25 am

Dubai Courts Achieve Unprecedented Digital Milestones in Notary Transactions in the First Half of 2024

The Dubai Courts, represented by the Notary Public Department, have successfully delivered outstanding digital services to its clients in the first half of 2024. Such an achievement has significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and happiness. The initiative is part of their strategy to ensure...

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Government | Friday 19 July, 2024 12:19 am

Dubai Customs enhances its competitiveness by obtaining ISO37001 Certification for Anti-Bribery

As a recognition of Dubai Customs' commitment to professional integrity and transparency in applying the best standards and practices of anti-bribery management in all its customs services and operations, the Department has obtained ISO 37001 Certification for Anti-Bribery Management System. This...

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Government | Wednesday 17 July, 2024 11:21 am

Cabinet approves national minerals program

The Cabinet approved today, July 16, the development of a national minerals program, which will be linked to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.  The Cabinet also approved the extension of the Jeddah Historic Project for an additional two years. ...

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