Government | Wednesday 17 May, 2017 12:32 am

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Supports SMEs and Private Sector in Member Countries

ITFC  has  organized a  side-event  during  the  IDB  Group  Private  Sector  Forum, in conjunction with the IDB Group 42nd Annual Meeting held in Jeddah-Saudi Arabia. Given the importance of this forum and the high profile audience that   ...

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Government | Monday 15 May, 2017 9:23 am

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal: Thought is challenged only by thought

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal stressed that thought is challenged only by thought and that is why the country has chosen the logo “How to be a Role Model” at this point in time. Following the opening of the Makkah cultural exhibition, the prince addressed the participants saying: ...

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Government | Sunday 14 May, 2017 9:00 am

Crown prince launches food baskets for martyrs’ families campaign

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif said the martyrs’ sacrifices will always be appreciated, and a source of pride, for this nation, and the families of those martyred to serve the religion and the nation will constantly be at the center of care and concern for the leaders of the country. Martyrs ...

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Government | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:07 am

Saudi Crown prince inaugurates 17th Scientific Forum for Haj, Umrah and Visit Research

MADINAH: The 17th Scientific Forum for Haj, Umrah and Visit Research was inaugurated Wednesday at Taibah University in Madinah by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, chairman of the Higher Supervisory Committee of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Haj and Umrah Research. The...

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Government | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 10:05 am

KFIP sets global benchmark in identifying major contributions

The General Secretariat of King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) has stated that it has adopted the highest international standards to identify the most valuable global contributions in the service of humanity as it began a comprehensive review of nominations for the 40th session of prestigious...

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Government | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 4:58 am

Dubai customs develops a smart valuation system

Dubai Customs updated its valuation system. The new “Smart Customs Valuation Project” will deliver more advanced services to clients to serve the vision of Dubai turning into the smartest city in the world. With this in mind Dubai Customs regularly updates and automates its processes...

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Government | Tuesday 9 May, 2017 10:46 am

Riyadh governor inaugurates e-services

The Interior Ministry is implementing a package of e-services that include projects in strategy and governance, information technology and human resources among other programs, it was announced Monday. Projects also include institutional communication and follow-up transformation and change....

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Government | Monday 8 May, 2017 9:04 am

King receives Sierra Leone’s Medal of Honor

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, Koroma honored King Salman with his country’s Medal of Honor in recognition of the King’s contributions in promoting world peace ...

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Government | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:20 am

Riyadh to host three summits during Trump visit

Three key summits will be held during the historic visit of US President Donald Trump to the Kingdom, according to well-informed sources. Saudi and US officials held preparatory meetings last Monday and Tuesday to give final touches to the visit, US officials have said. Riyadh will host the...

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Government | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:18 am

Saudi Arabia, Belarus agree to exchange judiciary experiences

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Belarus have recently signed a deal to exchange information and experiences on judiciary issues. Mansour Al-Qufari, Saudi ministry undersecretary for International Cooperation and Legislation, and Sergei Zadiranand, first deputy justice minister,...

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