Government | Wednesday 13 May, 2020 2:53 am

Ministry of Interior: Continuing to Apply All Precautionary Measures Until the End of Ramadan, and a Complete Curfew During the Period from 30 Ramadan until 4 Shawwal

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that, in implementation of the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the Ministry of Interior in coordination with other relevant authorities to undertake any amendments to the procedures...

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Government | Tuesday 12 May, 2020 12:31 am

GAZT: VAT of 15% Goes into Effect in July, 2020

The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has affirmed that rising the Value Added Tax (VAT) on all goods and services from 5% to 15% will go into effect on 1 July, 2020.In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the GAZT urged all citizens and expatriates to report any facility that violates...

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Government | Thursday 7 May, 2020 4:29 am

Equestrian Club renamed as Horse Racing Club after King Salman’s approval

Riyadh-based Equestrian Club has been renamed as Horse Racing Club following Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s approval.Speaking on the occasion, Prince Bandar Bin Khaled Al-Faisal, chairman of the board of directors of the club, who is also an adviser at the Royal Court, expressed...

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Government | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 11:38 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet held a virtual meeting today.At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet reviewed the latest developments and health and preventive measures to cope with the Coronavirus...

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Government | Sunday 3 May, 2020 9:14 pm

Over 180,000 lights shine on Burj Khalifa after donations pour in first 24 hours

18 floors of Burj Khalifa are already beaming bright in solidarity with coronavirus-hit communities Donations raised will provide 180,000 meals to communities affected by the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic. The World’s Tallest Donation Box aims to illuminate Burj Khalifa’s 1.2...

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Government | Wednesday 29 April, 2020 1:04 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Cabinet virtually held its meeting today.At the outset of the meeting, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed thanks to and appreciation of their majesties, excellences and highnesses,...

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Government | Tuesday 28 April, 2020 2:35 pm

Dubai Customs and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China convene by video conference to discuss Covid-19 updates

Dubai Customs and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China convened by a video conference organized by the Chinese Consulate to discuss and exchange knowledge about the coronavirus outbreak. HE Li Xuhang, Chinese Consul General to Dubai welcomed the participants confirming that...

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Government | Monday 27 April, 2020 10:07 pm

Drydocks World completes Turret Mooring System for Johan Castberg FPSO

Drydocks World, the service provider to the marine, offshore, oil, gas and renewable energy sectors has successfully completed construction on a Turret Mooring System (TMS) for SBM Offshore and end-client Equinor. The TMS will be integrated with the Johan Castberg Floating Production Storage and...

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Government | Monday 27 April, 2020 10:44 am

Safe prayers: Makkah promotes social distancing for worshippers

Social distancing measures have been introduced for worshippers during Taraweeh prayers in the Grand Mosque. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched the measures as part of its strategy to combat coronavirus. The move, which was implemented in coordination...

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Government | Monday 27 April, 2020 1:50 am

Saudi Arabia Signs SR955 Million Contract with China for Testing Coronavirus

In implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to immediately provide necessary equipment, supplies and medications to confront the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and as a result of the phone call...

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