Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 12:00 pm

Multibillion-dollar deals sealed at Saudi-US CEO Forum

The inaugural Saudi-US CEO Forum witnessed the signing of dozens of business agreements on Saturday as part of enhancing the bilateral trade relations between the two countries. General Electric (GE) announced signing $15 billion in business deals with the Kingdom, which falls within Saudi...

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Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 12:00 pm

President Trump meets with GCC leaders

US President Donald Trump is today meeting with GCC leaders in a key pillar of the Riyadh Summit. The American president first held bilateral meetings with Bahrain’s King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and also met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Trump said that...

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Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 10:52 am

Robust US-GCC links seen restoring regional peace, security

Relations between the US and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have strengthened over several decades, bound by mutual interests, interdependence and stable institutions. The US-GCC Summit is expected to build on these ties, especially regarding security and commerce. “The...

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Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 10:51 am

Kingdom, Washington agree ‘Joint Strategic Vision Declaration’

Saudi Arabia and the US on Saturday agreed a “Joint Strategic Vision Declaration” covering aspects like diplomacy, trade, security and the fight against terror. It was co-signed by King Salman and US President Donald Trump at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The White House said in a...

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Government | Saturday 20 May, 2017 7:15 pm

King Salman presents Trump with Saudi Arabia’s top civilian honor

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Saturday presented Donald Trump with the Kingdom’s top civilian honor, as the US president began a trip to Riyadh aimed at strengthening security and economic ties. The king placed the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud around Trump’s neck at a ceremony at...

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Government | Friday 19 May, 2017 11:57 am

Sheikh Mohammed Surprises Arab Hope Makers Ceremony: Awards Top Prize To All Nominees

  In a ceremony designed to award the Arab World’s most inspirational Hope Maker, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid tonight extended the top award to all five nominees in a moment that astounded the packed crowd at Dubai Media City’s Sound Stage; Sheikh Mohammed redrew the ...

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Government | Thursday 18 May, 2017 10:43 am

​UAE Dirham celebrates 44 years

  Born on May 19, 1973, the UAE Dirham reflects the Spirit of the Union in its unified form As the UAE dirham completes its 44th year on May 19, the currency celebrates its unified form representing the seven emirates after undergoing several transformations. The 1973 born banknotes ...

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Government | Thursday 18 May, 2017 9:53 am

Riyadh to host the Riyadh summit 2017

US President Donald Trump will leave for Saudi Arabia on Friday on his first foreign visit as president. Officials are eager to highlight the powerful symbolism of an American president choosing to visit the birthplace of Islam as his first stop rather than to neighbors Canada or Mexico. The...

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Government | Wednesday 17 May, 2017 3:59 am

Dubai Customs receives delegation from Qatari General Authority of Customs

Dubai Customs received a delegation from the Qatari General Authority of Customs. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs met with his Qatari counterpart Ahmed Abdullah Al-Jamal, Chairman of Qatar Customs Authority who was accompanied by a number of senior customs...

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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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