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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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:35 am

King receives head of Saudi-British Group in British parliament

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Rawdhat Khuraim on Wednesday British Conservative Party MP and Chairperson of Saudi-British Group in the British parliament Charlotte Leslie and a number of members of the British parliament. They reviewed bilateral ties and the ways of...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:16 am

Labor Ministry appoints first female adviser to minister

In keeping with the move to employ women in senior positions, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development has appointed a new female adviser to the minister. Speaking to Saudi Gazette, the new adviser Latifa Abuniyan, who is in charge of social care issues, said that she will take care of the...

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Government | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 9:20 am

Riyadh-Manila ties cemented by 3 accords

Three agreements were signed between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines on Tuesday following talks between King Salman and President Rodrigo Duterte. The king and Duterte, who arrived late Monday, reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed the latest developments. A memorandum of understanding...

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Government | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 9:18 am

Forum on prevention of terrorism starts at Naif University

The Social Sciences College at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Tuesday started a two-day forum on the “University’s role in preventing terrorism,” within the framework of its 2017 work program, in cooperation with the League of Islamic Universities. The event was...

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Government | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:45 am

Vision 2030 aims to increase job opportunities in the recreation sector

Strengthening the recreation sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030 will contribute to providing more job opportunities and decreasing unemployment. It will boost tourism by holding festivals and activities in the regions. It will enable government funds to benefit by contributing to recreation...

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Government | Friday 7 April, 2017 4:26 pm

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal signs contract for groundwater level reduction

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar has signed a contract with Azmeel Contracting & Construction Corporation for a groundwater level reduction project in three neighborhoods in the capital city. The neighborhoods include Al-Aridh, Laban-2 and Tuwaiq-9, according to Riyadh Development...

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Government | Thursday 6 April, 2017 3:00 am

Musabih: Dubai Customs facilitates world trade

during his participation in the “Ask the Leader” initiative on the sidelines of the 5th Dubai Government Achievement Exhibition (DGAE), Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said Dubai Customs’ efficiency and distinctive performance have helped the UAE in moving forward...

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