Government | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:03 am

Saudi Cabinet throws its support for inter-Arab investments

The Cabinet on Monday threw its support to the Arab finance ministers in their call for diversification of income sources and to promote inter-Arab investments during their meeting in Rabat. The Cabinet also gave their support for the finance ministers’ urging to improve the regional...

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Government | Monday 24 April, 2017 5:34 am

Jebel Ali Customs Center: 237,716 containers inspected, 348 seizures recorded in 2016

Jebel Ali Customs Center, the modern facility and one of the major customs centers in Dubai, boasted a number of quality achievements during 2016. The center recorded 348 seizures of restricted, fake and prohibited materials. This means a 24% increase compared to 2015 which recorded 281 seizures....

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Government | Sunday 23 April, 2017 12:11 am

Saudi Arabia announces new information minister

Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced the removal of Information Minister Adel Al-Toraifi. In a series of Royal Decrees announced on State TV, Al-Toraifi was replaced by former ambassador to Germany, Dr. Awwad bin Al-Awwad. Among other appointments, Prince Khalid bin Salman has been named as...

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Government | Wednesday 19 April, 2017 10:27 am

Saudi Crown prince extends National Project for Narcotic Prevention activities for one more year

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, minister of interior, gave the green light for the National Project for Narcotic Prevention (Nebras) to continue for another year. Abdulilah bin Mohammed Al-Sharif, secretary-general of the National Commission for Narcotic Control and chairman of the Board of...

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Government | Tuesday 18 April, 2017 5:11 pm

Riyadh hosts 4th Annual Kingdom Cyber Security Meeting

The 4th edition of Kingdom Cyber Security Meeting kicked off today at the Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh. The two-day event will feature more than 30 speakers that will be addressing aspects related to critical infrastructure protection, advanced persistent threat prevention, securing the cloud,...

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Government | Sunday 16 April, 2017 8:55 am

Celebrate the Good Amongst Us: Nominations Open for Abu Dhabi Awards 2017

       Call for nominations to recognise unsung heroes from across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi        Seven-week nomination period to run from Sunday 16 April to Saturday 3 June Abu Dhabi Awards, a Government initiative that...

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Government | Sunday 16 April, 2017 8:17 am

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE PRESENTS FINDINGS FROM WEALTH MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP CONSULTATION

-          Group consultation process identifies models of best practice to enhance the Centre’s offering to clients -          Initiative supports DIFC’s focus on becoming a leading, regional...

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Government | Sunday 16 April, 2017 7:58 am

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Wins Five Prestigious Awards

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, has honoured Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) last Wednesday, 12 April 2017 for winning five prestigious awards in various categories at the 11th Sheikh Saqr Program for Government...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 3:39 pm

Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce completes linking with ICC

Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce has completed the requirements for the adoption of international standards in the issuance of certificates of origin through linking with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in the process of verifying the validity of certificates of origin issued by Ras...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 2:03 pm

Global NGOs offered $30,000 incentive from MiSK for innovative ideas which deliver social impact

Global NGOs attending the seventh UNESCO NGO Forum in Saudi Arabia next month have the opportunity pitch their innovative ideas to win a $30,000 prize fund to be used as seed capital to put the winning project into practice. The pitch competition has been created by the Mohammed bin Salman bin...

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