Government | Monday 17 April, 2017 8:36 am

King Salman holds talks with Russian Parliament speaker

King Salman held talks on Sunday with Valentina Matviyenko, speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, on “relations between the two countries and the prospects of bilateral cooperation,” according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). “Besides King Salman, Russian Parliament...

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Government | Sunday 16 April, 2017 9:41 am

Saudi-UK Talks Focus on Economy, Security

Riyadh- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz met at Riyadh’s Al-Yamamah palace on Wednesday with British Prime Minister Theresa May and they held official talks, discussing bilateral relations, cooperation fields and the regional and international...

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Government | Sunday 16 April, 2017 8:55 am

Celebrate the Good Amongst Us: Nominations Open for Abu Dhabi Awards 2017

       Call for nominations to recognise unsung heroes from across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi        Seven-week nomination period to run from Sunday 16 April to Saturday 3 June Abu Dhabi Awards, a Government initiative that...

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Government | Sunday 16 April, 2017 8:17 am

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE PRESENTS FINDINGS FROM WEALTH MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP CONSULTATION

-          Group consultation process identifies models of best practice to enhance the Centre’s offering to clients -          Initiative supports DIFC’s focus on becoming a leading, regional...

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Government | Sunday 16 April, 2017 7:58 am

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Wins Five Prestigious Awards

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, has honoured Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) last Wednesday, 12 April 2017 for winning five prestigious awards in various categories at the 11th Sheikh Saqr Program for Government...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 3:39 pm

Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce completes linking with ICC

Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce has completed the requirements for the adoption of international standards in the issuance of certificates of origin through linking with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in the process of verifying the validity of certificates of origin issued by Ras...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 2:03 pm

Global NGOs offered $30,000 incentive from MiSK for innovative ideas which deliver social impact

Global NGOs attending the seventh UNESCO NGO Forum in Saudi Arabia next month have the opportunity pitch their innovative ideas to win a $30,000 prize fund to be used as seed capital to put the winning project into practice. The pitch competition has been created by the Mohammed bin Salman bin...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:35 am

King receives head of Saudi-British Group in British parliament

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Rawdhat Khuraim on Wednesday British Conservative Party MP and Chairperson of Saudi-British Group in the British parliament Charlotte Leslie and a number of members of the British parliament. They reviewed bilateral ties and the ways of...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:16 am

Labor Ministry appoints first female adviser to minister

In keeping with the move to employ women in senior positions, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development has appointed a new female adviser to the minister. Speaking to Saudi Gazette, the new adviser Latifa Abuniyan, who is in charge of social care issues, said that she will take care of the...

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Government | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 9:20 am

Riyadh-Manila ties cemented by 3 accords

Three agreements were signed between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines on Tuesday following talks between King Salman and President Rodrigo Duterte. The king and Duterte, who arrived late Monday, reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed the latest developments. A memorandum of understanding...

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