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King Salman tweets
Government | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:15 pm
“Our prayers that every year our dear country remains secure and our march for development continues contributing to the progress of our homeland and its stability. We pray that every year our loyal people cherish their citizenship and take pride in their loyalty.” ...
End of oil dependence towards a new economy
Government | Friday 23 September, 2016 6:24 am
Ever since Saudi Arabia vowed to diversify its sources of income in efforts to cut its dependence on oil, the government underwent major reshuffles in the past months, driving its citizens as well as the international media to witness the Kingdom’s will to modernize. Saudi Arabia...
Deputy Crown Prince: Young architect of Vision 2030
Government | Friday 23 September, 2016 4:22 am
DEPUTY Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, is regarded as the youthful architect and chief promoter of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The vision, a blue print for the Kingdom’s shining future, unveiled by Prince Muhammad on April 25, will not...
Citizens upbeat about outcome of crown prince’s visit to US
Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 5:39 am
A cross section of the Saudi society has expressed optimism regarding the trip of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif to New York to attend and address the 71st General Assembly meeting of the United Nations.  “I hope that his address at the UN General Assembly and talks with world leaders...
 N-Day fervor: Riyadh turns green
Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 4:38 am
The capital city has turned green with national flags and banners on lampposts and main roads greeting people on the occasion of National Day while many people are seen wearing the national colors to mark the founding of the modern Kingdom 86 years ago by the legendary King Abdul Aziz. Riyadh...
Major Dubai street renamed after King Salman
Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 3:25 am
 On the occasion of Saudi National Day, UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has issued a directive to rename Al-Sufouh Street, one of Dubai’s most important streets, after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in recognition and appreciation...
Dubai Women Establishment highlights women’s important role in corporate governance
Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 12:40 pm
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), in collaboration with Hawkamah, the Institute for Corporate Governance, recently organised a training programme about “The Principles of Corporate Governance in Government Entities” for the second consecutive year. The session targeted second and third...
Prince Faisal congratulates king on Haj success
Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 2:09 am
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King for the success of the current Haj season, which was conducted in accordance with a vision and approach that enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals smoothly and comfortably. The Kingdom has proved its...
SRO orders 238 passenger trips per week
Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 9:15 am
The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has increased the frequency of trains between Riyadh, Dammam, and Hufuf to 238 trips per week starting from Sept. 18, coinciding with the start of the new academic year. The trips between Riyadh and Dammam have been increased to 82 per week, in addition to 68...
Striving for peace with unlimited aid
Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 6:09 am
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, who is leading the Saudi delegation to the 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, confirmed on Monday that the Kingdom's handling of the issue of refugees, which is a result of ethnic conflicts, wars, disasters and struggle, is based on the...
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