Government | Thursday 8 June, 2017 4:51 pm

Saudi Arabia, Japan to intensify efforts to realize joint Vision 2030 projects

Saudi Arabia and Japan have intensified efforts to boost cooperation and realize joint projects within the framework of the ambitious Vision 2030. The two countries have identified broad areas of cooperation across nine themes to be promoted by 41 Japanese and Saudi ministries, agencies and...

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Government | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:13 pm

Makkah deputy governor visits security operations center

Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, deputy governor of the Makkah region, on Monday toured the Unified Security Operations Center. He was briefed on the workflow mechanism during Ramadan, and how the center handles incoming reports and communications, then sorts them out and assigns...

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Government | Monday 5 June, 2017 4:01 pm

King Salman receives GCC chief, heads of diplomatic groups

King Salman received the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani at Al-Salam Palace on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed a number of issues regarding GCC joint action. In a separate meeting on Sunday, King Salman met with the Dean of...

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Government | Sunday 4 June, 2017 1:00 pm

Saudi Arabia, UAE hold talks to boost bilateral ties

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi crown prince and deputy commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Friday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties between their respective nations. The Abu Dhabi crown prince also conveyed the regards of UAE...

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Government | Saturday 3 June, 2017 5:17 am

“DeG Iftar Ceremony” Engages Media on Government Excellence

Members of the press and their families, as well as officials and their families members from DeG, its partners and multiple government entities, were treated to an Iftar ceremony at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre on Wednesday, with the buffet spread specially laid on by Sharjah...

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Government | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:48 pm

Saudi deputy crown prince to discuss Syria with Putin in Moscow visit

 Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Moscow Tuesday to discuss the Syrian conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow and Riyadh have so far backed opposing sides in the six-year war, with Saudi Arabia supporting the...

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Government | Monday 29 May, 2017 2:38 am

HH Sheikh Mohammed reviews progress of ‘The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour’

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the progress in construction of The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour, the iconic observation tower that defines a new skyline for the nation. His Highness was accompanied on the...

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Government | Sunday 28 May, 2017 4:03 am

Dubai Customs helps 300 families in Ramadan

Following the leadership’s wise directives and vision of turning 2017 into a year for giving and selflessness, and as part of its CSR efforts, Dubai Customs’ CSR Section launched Ramadan Giving Initiative, which will help needy families throughout Dubai. The initiative will target 300...

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Government | Friday 26 May, 2017 5:16 am

Mohammed bin Rashid Calls on UAE to Intensify Humanitarian Efforts throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has congratulated the people of the UAE on the occasion of Ramadan, calling on everyone to embrace the generous spirit of the month by continuing to support those in need. Sheikh Mohammed...

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Government | Monday 22 May, 2017 9:47 am

Eliminating terror requires unity, says Trump in historic address to the Muslim world

Eliminating terror and extremism is not a one-country responsibility, but a challenge facing all nations that requires them to unite to overcome it, US President Donald Trump said Sunday while addressing the Arab-Islamic-American Summit in Riyadh.  In his first speech on foreign soil, in...

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