Government | Monday 5 March, 2018 4:08 pm

Sharjah’s International Govt Communication Forum Opens on March 28 with Over 40 Speakers from 16 Countries

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) on Monday held a press conference to announce details of the 7th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), which runs from...

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Government | Monday 5 March, 2018 6:50 am

New era of economic ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Recent investments and potential investments between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Oil Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla said Saudi Aramco agreed to supply Egyptian refineries with 500,000 barrels of crude oil per month for six months starting in January...

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Government | Sunday 4 March, 2018 6:47 am

Details of Int’l Government Communication Forum 2018 to be Unveiled Tomorrow (Monday)

The International Government Communication Centre (IGCC) will unveil details of the 7th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) tomorrow (Monday) at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa at 10:00am.   The announcement will take place in the presence of Sheikh ...

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Government | Saturday 3 March, 2018 1:16 pm

Saudi Shura Council Delegation to Start an official Visit to Russian Federation next Monday

The delegation of the Shura Council, led by its Assistant Speaker Dr. Yahya bin Abdullah Al-Sama'an will start an official visit to the Russian Federation next Monday in the context of strengthening bilateral parliamentary relations and enhancing joint cooperation between the two friendly...

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Government | Friday 2 March, 2018 2:53 am

Crown Prince chairs CEDA meeting

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), presided over a meeting of the council at Al-Yamamah Palace here Thursday evening, the Saudi Press Agency reported.   During the meeting, the council reviewed...

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Government | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 6:30 am

Crown Prince to visit Britain on March 7

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, will begin a visit to Britain on March 7 which will include talks with Prime Minister Theresa May on topics such as combating extremism and terrorism, May’s spokesman said on Tuesday. “The visit will usher in a ...

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Government | Tuesday 27 February, 2018 12:03 pm

Int’l Government Communication Forum to Reveal Secrets of Becoming a ‘Good Country’

The International Government Communication Forum 2018 (IGCF) is to play host to distinguished British policy advisor Simon Anholt, who will be speaking on how nations can improve government communication practices to officially become a ‘Good Country’.   Anholt is an...

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Government | Monday 26 February, 2018 11:15 pm

Saudi King makes key civil, military appointments

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman appointed Prince Badr Bin Sultan as new emir of Al-Jouf, replacing Prince Fahd Bin Badr. In a series of royal decrees issued on Monday evening, the King made several key appointments of civil and military officials. Prince Fahd Bin Badr was...

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Government | Sunday 25 February, 2018 1:03 am

Saudi Arabia, Turkey to work closely on local defense industry

Turkey, the guest-of-honor country at the Saudi armed forces exhibition (AFED 2018), has shown keen interest in working closely with Saudi Arabia to build Saudi defense capabilities. Such a move will help the Kingdom to develop an indigenous defense industry, and to design as well as manufacture...

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Government | Thursday 22 February, 2018 3:43 am

Prince Khalid conveys thanks of Makkah provinces to King Salman

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal has sent a message of thanks to King Salman for his care of the people of the Makkah Region and the development of their provinces. After visits to Makkah provinces and presiding over the council meeting in Jeddah Province on Wednesday, Prince Khalid told the King that...

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