Government | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 6:46 am

Saudi Shoura Council recommends increase in number of prosecutors

In a resolution at its 21st ordinary session, the Shoura Council on Monday asked for an increase in the number of prosecutors to suit the new powers of the public prosecutor’s office and to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The public prosecution was also urged to establish a...

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Government | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 6:40 am

Egypt signs $10bn deal with Saudi Arabia to support Neom project

Egypt will allow stretches of land in the southern Sinai to be used for Saudi Arabia’s planned megacity Neom project announced by the Kingdom last October. The agreement forms part of a $10 billion joint investment fund the two countries signed during the visit to Cairo this week by Crown...

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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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