Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 5:45 pm

Saudi Arabia updates entry procedures for Umrah performers, visitors

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that it had updated pilgrims entry procedures to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and visit.The ministry stated that all those coming from outside Saudi Arabia are required to submit an approved negative PCR test or negative antigen test 48 hours before their...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 5:42 pm

Saudi Arabia participates in global observing system for climate

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Commission, Saturday for the first time participated in the steering committee meeting of the Joint International Declaration for Global Observing System for Climate to discuss future projects, goals and aspirations to activate the convention of the...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:20 pm

Abu Dhabi approves regulations for implementation of new marriage, divorce law

Abu Dhabi has approved regulations for the implementation of the Civil Marriage and Divorce Law, which covers family matters for expats or foreigners, state news agency WAM reported. The regulations cover civil marriage and its effects, including civil divorce, joint custody of children,...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:18 pm

No confirmation on integration of Absher and Tawakkalna apps

Despite media reports affirming that Saudi Arabia is planning to integrate its giant Absher platform with its innovative Tawakkalna application into one service, nothing official has been issued. With Saudi Arabia keen to protect its citizens and residents against the spread of COVID-19, the...

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Government | Wednesday 2 February, 2022 2:53 pm

Saudi Shoura Council approves draft law to ‘protect flag, emblem and national anthem’

Misuse of Saudi Arabia’s flag, emblem or national anthem will be targeted under a draft law approved by the Kingdom’s Shoura Council on Monday. Maj. Gen. Ali M. Al-Asiri, head of the council’s security and military committee, told Arab News that the proposed amendment was designed to...

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Government | Tuesday 1 February, 2022 9:56 am

UAE announces 9% corporation tax

The UAE has announced a new 9 percent corporation tax will be levied on businesses from June 1 2023. Businesses will become subject to the tax from the beginning of their first financial year that starts on or after June 2023. A 9 percent rate will kick in on profits above 375,000...

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Government | Tuesday 1 February, 2022 9:52 am

ADAFSA exhibits innovative agriculture and organic production methods at the Sheikh Zayed Festival

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has developed the unique Agricultural Oasis Exhibition at the Sheikh Zayed Festival to provide visitors with a distinctive experience, introducing innovative and modern agriculture methods and techniques and showcasing their importance in ...

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Government | Thursday 27 January, 2022 5:16 pm

Saudi Arabia to commemorate February 22 as Founding Day

Saudi Arabia will commemorate February 22 every year as the nation’s Founding Day, according to a Royal Order issued on Thursday.Issuing the Royal Order, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman also said February 22 shall be an official holiday in the country.“Taking into account that the ...

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Government | Wednesday 26 January, 2022 9:50 am

New judicial costs system to reduce false lawsuits in Saudi Arabia

Less than 50 days remain until the application of the judicial costs system, which entails the imposition of fees when filing civil, commercial, and criminal lawsuits, borne by the convicted party or the party who loses the case. The draft executive regulations for the judicial costs system...

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Government | Tuesday 25 January, 2022 12:21 pm

Expo 2020 Dubai approaches 11 million visits, driven by musical thrills and Global Goals Week

Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 10,836,389 visits as of 24 January, catalysed by a magical new musical from Indian stars Shekhar Kapur and A.R. Rahman, plus a series of high-profile events as part of the first Global Goals Week to be held outside of the United Nations in New York. Across the Expo ...

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