Government | Saturday 19 February, 2022 10:21 am

Do not remove Saudi Census stickers on real estate units: GASTAT

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) explained on Thursday the importance of retaining the census stickers on real estate units in the country.GASTAT issued a statement calling on everyone not to remove the census sticker that is placed at the entrance of the real estate unit. QR code on...

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Government | Thursday 10 February, 2022 11:05 am

Commerce Ministry issuing e-license for ‘Foundation Day’ promotion sale

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has allowed commercial establishments to electronically obtain licenses for discount sale in the run-up to the Kingdom’s “Founding Day” without losing the permitted days of the annual discount sales.The ministry explained that the period of the discount...

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Government | Tuesday 8 February, 2022 9:50 am

Executive Council of Dubai approves policy to limit single-use bags

In line with enhancing environmental sustainability and encouraging individuals to reduce the excessive use of plastics, the Executive Council of Dubai has approved the policy to limit single-use bags by imposing a tariff of 25 fils on single-use bags used for carrying goods, starting from 1st...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 5:45 pm

Saudi Arabia updates entry procedures for Umrah performers, visitors

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that it had updated pilgrims entry procedures to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and visit.The ministry stated that all those coming from outside Saudi Arabia are required to submit an approved negative PCR test or negative antigen test 48 hours before their...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 5:42 pm

Saudi Arabia participates in global observing system for climate

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Commission, Saturday for the first time participated in the steering committee meeting of the Joint International Declaration for Global Observing System for Climate to discuss future projects, goals and aspirations to activate the convention of the...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:20 pm

Abu Dhabi approves regulations for implementation of new marriage, divorce law

Abu Dhabi has approved regulations for the implementation of the Civil Marriage and Divorce Law, which covers family matters for expats or foreigners, state news agency WAM reported. The regulations cover civil marriage and its effects, including civil divorce, joint custody of children,...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:18 pm

No confirmation on integration of Absher and Tawakkalna apps

Despite media reports affirming that Saudi Arabia is planning to integrate its giant Absher platform with its innovative Tawakkalna application into one service, nothing official has been issued. With Saudi Arabia keen to protect its citizens and residents against the spread of COVID-19, the...

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Government | Wednesday 2 February, 2022 2:53 pm

Saudi Shoura Council approves draft law to ‘protect flag, emblem and national anthem’

Misuse of Saudi Arabia’s flag, emblem or national anthem will be targeted under a draft law approved by the Kingdom’s Shoura Council on Monday. Maj. Gen. Ali M. Al-Asiri, head of the council’s security and military committee, told Arab News that the proposed amendment was designed to...

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Government | Tuesday 1 February, 2022 9:56 am

UAE announces 9% corporation tax

The UAE has announced a new 9 percent corporation tax will be levied on businesses from June 1 2023. Businesses will become subject to the tax from the beginning of their first financial year that starts on or after June 2023. A 9 percent rate will kick in on profits above 375,000...

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Government | Tuesday 1 February, 2022 9:52 am

ADAFSA exhibits innovative agriculture and organic production methods at the Sheikh Zayed Festival

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has developed the unique Agricultural Oasis Exhibition at the Sheikh Zayed Festival to provide visitors with a distinctive experience, introducing innovative and modern agriculture methods and techniques and showcasing their importance in ...

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