Government | Thursday 27 June, 2019 9:55 am

King directs gov't to develop comprehensive financing programme for youth-led SMEs

His Majesty King Abdullah has directed the government to develop a new comprehensive financing programme, along clear and transparent criteria, that includes funding, training and technical support to enable youth to start small- and medium-sized projects, creating jobs and sources of income. At ...

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Government | Thursday 27 June, 2019 6:05 am

Multi-billion-dollar boost to Saudi-Korean ties

Saudi Arabia and South Korea signed multi-billion-dollar economic cooperation pacts Wednesday during the first visit to Seoul by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense. Saudi Arabia is Seoul's biggest oil supplier and most of the agreement is accounted for...

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Government | Thursday 27 June, 2019 4:00 am

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Signs two Memorandums of Understanding in Korea to Speed-up Digital Transformation in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed two memorandums of understanding with South Korea's Ministry of Interior and Safety and the Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology (MCIT) today, on the sidelines of...

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Government | Wednesday 26 June, 2019 12:38 am

Premium Residency holders can stay in Saudi Arabia for 60 days after PPR cancelation

Holders of Permanent Premium Residency (PPR) cards can stay in the Kingdom for 60 days after the cancelation of the special residence permits. Their stay can be extended by the chief of the Premium Residency Center for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the cancelation of PPR. The PPR...

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Government | Tuesday 25 June, 2019 4:39 am

Shoura approves draft competition law

The Shoura Council approved the draft competition and government procurement law. The council session, chaired by its Deputy President Abdullah Bin Salem took the decision. Yahya Al-Samaani, assistant president of the council, said that the Council approved the bill after listening to the report ...

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Government | Monday 24 June, 2019 6:05 am

Saudi ‘green card’ online platform is open for business

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency scheme took effect on Sunday, three years after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the program as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan. The crown prince stressed in an interview with Al Arabia TV that the new system will not undermine...

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Government | Monday 10 June, 2019 1:47 pm

Musabih heads Dubai Customs delegation to WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition in Azerbaijan

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs headed Dubai Customs delegation to the Azerbaijani capital, Baku to take part in the WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition which takes place from 12 to 14 June 2019.  This year’s event, which takes place under the theme...

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Government | Monday 10 June, 2019 11:09 am

UAE Cabinet approves National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031

 The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. The Cabinet meeting was attended by H.H. Lt....

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Government | Monday 10 June, 2019 9:43 am

‘Furijat’ initiative releasing detainees from financial debt

On May 29, Minister of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif launched the “Furijat” initiative, which allows people to contribute funds to assist detainees in prison for failing to pay off their debts through the proper channels or for defaulting on payments. So far, thanks to ...

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Government | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 12:07 pm

Saudi crown prince sends Eid congratulations to troops, citizens on southern border

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammed Al-Ayesh, Saudi Military Chief of Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, Commander of the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States Lt. Gen. Eid Al-Shalawi, commanders of armed forces branches and...

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