Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 3:25 am

Major Dubai street renamed after King Salman

 On the occasion of Saudi National Day, UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has issued a directive to rename Al-Sufouh Street, one of Dubai’s most important streets, after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in recognition and appreciation...

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Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 12:40 pm

Dubai Women Establishment highlights women’s important role in corporate governance

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), in collaboration with Hawkamah, the Institute for Corporate Governance, recently organised a training programme about “The Principles of Corporate Governance in Government Entities” for the second consecutive year. The session targeted second and third...

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Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 2:09 am

Prince Faisal congratulates king on Haj success

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King for the success of the current Haj season, which was conducted in accordance with a vision and approach that enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals smoothly and comfortably. The Kingdom has proved its...

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Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 9:15 am

SRO orders 238 passenger trips per week

The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has increased the frequency of trains between Riyadh, Dammam, and Hufuf to 238 trips per week starting from Sept. 18, coinciding with the start of the new academic year. The trips between Riyadh and Dammam have been increased to 82 per week, in addition to 68...

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Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 6:09 am

Striving for peace with unlimited aid

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, who is leading the Saudi delegation to the 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, confirmed on Monday that the Kingdom's handling of the issue of refugees, which is a result of ethnic conflicts, wars, disasters and struggle, is based on the...

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Government | Monday 19 September, 2016 12:48 am

Crown Prince Mohammed leaves for New York

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif left Jeddah Sunday for New York to head the Kingdom's delegation at the 71st annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, adviser to the...

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Government | Sunday 18 September, 2016 7:56 am

Serving the Two Holy Mosques, pilgrims a great honor: King

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reiterated that Saudi Arabia has been deeply honored by serving the Two Holy Mosques, pilgrims and visitors. “The Kingdom has mobilized all its potential and human and financial resources for the service of the Two Holy Mosques and...

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Government | Sunday 18 September, 2016 7:49 am

Crown prince to highlight Saudi viewpoint at UN

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif is leaving for New York today as head of the Saudi delegation to the 71st session of the UN General Assembly. The crown prince will address the UN General Assembly, which brings together some 135 heads of state and government in addition to dozens of...

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Government | Saturday 17 September, 2016 1:07 pm

Successful Haj silences critics

After the successful completion of Haj, pilgrims have denounced what they described as Iranian lies. The success of Haj 2016 is a slap in the face to those who were trying to denigrate and belittle Saudi Arabia and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, they said. The pilgrims pledged their...

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Government | Saturday 17 September, 2016 11:08 am

Hajis leave Makkah with unforgettable memories

Hundreds of pilgrims held back tears on Thursday as they left the holy city in buses for King Abdul Aziz international Airport and Jeddah Islamic Port after performing Haj. Pilgrims are beginning to return to their home countries after completing the Haj rituals easily, safely and conveniently...

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