Government | Thursday 7 July, 2022 2:12 pm

The journey begins: One million Muslims begin first rituals of Hajj 2022

 A million pilgrims began the spiritual journey of a lifetime as the first rituals of the annual Hajj began. Hundreds of thousands of worshippers circled Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Many held umbrellas to block the sun as the temperature climbed to...

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Government | Thursday 7 July, 2022 1:47 pm

Dubai Customs announces Eid al-Adha working hours

 Dubai Customs announced the official working hours at its customs centers during the Eid al-Adha holiday, to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay.Work will continue around the clock during the Eid al-Adha Holiday at the inspection centers of Deira wharfage, Dubai ...

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Government | Wednesday 6 July, 2022 10:12 am

Mohammed bin Rashid pardons 505 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 505 prisoners from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments ahead of Eid Al Adha.On this occasion, Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of...

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Government | Monday 4 July, 2022 2:33 pm

Sharjah Ruler receives CEO of Thailand’s National Oil Company

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Monday, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Muntri Ruangekwal, CEO of Thailand’s National Oil Company (PTT), at Badee Palace. Dr. ...

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Government | Sunday 3 July, 2022 12:19 pm

Dubai Customs’ Sea Customs Centers Management makes 61,852 inspections and 120 seizures in Q1, 2022

The Sea Customs Centers Management, one of Dubai Customs’ departments, made 61,852 inspections and 120 seizures in the first quarter of 2022. In 2021, the Management made 150,541 inspections and 248 seizures.  “We upgraded and developed our inspection systems in our customs centers to ...

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Government | Friday 1 July, 2022 3:15 pm

Saudi crown prince announces ‘national priorities’ for research, development projects

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday national aspirations and priorities for the research, development and innovation sector to enhance the Kingdom’s competitiveness, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The twenty-year long aspirations include...

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Government | Wednesday 29 June, 2022 12:11 pm

UAE presents National Report on Spent Nuclear Fuel, Radioactive Waste Management

The United Arab Emirates has presented its Fourth National Report on Compliance with the Obligations of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. The UAE is participating as a Contracting Party to the Joint Convention, which...

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Government | Tuesday 28 June, 2022 4:12 pm

Saudi King Salman orders state sectors to serve pilgrims during Hajj to the best of their ability

Saudi King Salman ordered state sectors to serve the pilgrims during Hajj to the best of their ability during a cabinet meeting he chaired at Al-Salam Royal Palace on Tuesday, Saudi news agency (SPA) reported.“Serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims has been at the forefront of the Kingdom’s...

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Government | Tuesday 28 June, 2022 11:10 am

Saudi FM meets Italian counterpart in Riyadh

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday received Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. Marking the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries,...

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Government | Monday 27 June, 2022 9:09 am

Najm ready to support pilgrims on the road during Hajj season 1443 H

 Najm for Insurance Services announced its readiness for the onset of the Hajj season of 1443 AH where it will offer its services to enhance traffic safety and ensure pilgrims a smooth experience on the Kingdom’s roads. This comes within Najm’s plan to facilitate the Hajj journey for...

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