Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 8:57 am

King stresses role of universities in empowering culture of dialogue

Kuala Lumpur – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said on Monday that universities should play their roles in strengthening national solidarity and empowering the culture of dialogue, tolerance and harmony. “This is important to realize peace and security at the...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 8:04 am

No change in end of service benefits: Ministry

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development denied on Tuesday rumors about changes made in the Labor Law pertaining to the end of service benefits for expatriate workers in the Kingdom. “There is no truth in reports being circulated that there has been an amendment in the Labor Law to the ...

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Government | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 2:59 pm

Saudi Aramco to invest $7bn in Malaysia oil refinery

Saudi Aramco will invest $7 billion in a giant Malaysian oil refinery project, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Monday. The deal between Aramco and Malaysia’s Petronas for the $27 billion project will be signed on Tuesday, the prime minister said. “This is a huge investment and is...

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Government | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 8:27 am

Justice Ministry privatizing documentation process

As part of a bid to privatize some of its services to the public, the Ministry of Justice has launched an e-service to issue licenses to individuals to become official documenters of legal matters. A source said the ministry announced that it has licensed 279 individuals to be documenters under...

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Government | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 7:23 am

11.8 million people have health insurance in KSA

More than 11.8 million people, including 2.5 million Saudis, have health insurance coverage in the Kingdom, according to the secretary-general of the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI). Muhammad Al-Husain pointed out that the CCHI is organizing and supervising the health insurance...

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Government | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 7:20 am

Makkah transportation project on schedule

Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has followed up with King Abdulaziz Road Project, which is aimed to facilitate transportation for pilgrims and visitors to the holy city. A source said the emir looked into the latest updates on the project and the progress of work. “This project...

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Government | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:55 am

International Security Alliance Announced in Abu Dhabi

  Saif bin Zayed: The UAE will fight all types of crime with unrelenting determination   “We will adamantly confront dangers that undermine security and world peace”    (ME NewsWire): A 7-nation international security alliance was recently announced in ...

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Government | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:23 am

Bee’ah and Sheraa partner to develop entrepreneurs of the future

The strategic partnership will inspire, support and fund the next generation of entrepreneurs in the field of sustainability   Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading and award-winning environmental management company has entered into a long-term partnership with Sharjah...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:12 am

Dubai Silicon Oasis Receives Golf GTE hybrid models from Volkswagen Dubai

Golf GTE models will remain with the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority for use by Engineering Management and Smart City team Join a growing fleet of hybrid and electric models in the region Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated ...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:08 am

Haj flights will start arriving on July 24

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Wednesday that Haj flights for the annual pilgrimage of 2017 will start arriving on July 24 (Dhul Qaada 1). The last Haj flight will land at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Aug. 26 (Dhul Hijjah 4), the Saudi Press...

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