Government | Sunday 13 December, 2020 2:07 am

3k plots for Saudis reserved under Sakani program

The Housing Ministry’s Sakani program finalized 3,499 contracts for residential plots during November, said a statement issued on Saturday. The program is continuing to serve families wishing to own property through Sakani’s mobile application and website. It also displays the...

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Government | Saturday 12 December, 2020 1:45 am

Saudi Space Commission chief meets with Indian ambassador

Prince Sultan Bin Salman, who is the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Space Commission, met on Thursday with the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two...

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Government | Friday 11 December, 2020 10:52 am

W20 Saudi Arabian Presidency Successfully Concludes as Leadership Transitions to Italy in 2021

As the G20 presidency transfers to Italy in 2021, the presidency of the Women 20 (W20), a non-governmental G20 engagement group, will also transition from Saudi Arabia to Italy. The W20 brings together a transnational network of delegates representing non-governmental women’s organizations, civil ...

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Government | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:53 pm

IDC Saudi Arabia Government Congress Examines the Progress of the Kingdom's Digital Transformation Journey

With the giant leaps Saudi Arabia is taking in its drive towards digitalization, International Data Corporation (IDC) this week hosted the virtual edition of its IDC Saudi Arabia Government Congress 2021. With more than 200 senior executives, government leaders, and digital transformation (DX)...

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Government | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:23 pm

Sharjah, Ottawa explore collaboration in science and culture

  At a virtual meetimg led by Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi and HE Jean-Philippe Linteau    Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, and HE Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai...

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Government | Thursday 10 December, 2020 3:08 am

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University jumps 59 places in global rankings

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) has jumped 59 places as compared to last year to rank 79 globally in the internally recognized UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.The university ranked second at the local level in the UI GreenMetric 2020 and fourth in the Middle East.It is an ...

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Government | Wednesday 9 December, 2020 11:26 am

Saudi rights chief inspects rehab facilities in Jeddah

Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad, president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, on Tuesday visited the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center in Jeddah. He reviewed the operations of the facility. The center’s officials briefed the rights chief about the facilities available for the inmates. He also...

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Government | Monday 7 December, 2020 6:10 am

Dubai Customs participates in Gitex 2020 with 12 innovative projects

Dubai Customs takes part in Gitex Technology Week 2020, which kicks off today, with 12 innovative blockchain and AI based projects, along with the most advanced inspection equipment. The Government Department invited its strategic partners, clients and the exhibition’s visitors to visit its...

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Government | Sunday 6 December, 2020 10:17 am

Interior Ministry Finishes Readiness to Participate in GITEX Technology Week 2020

Riyadh, Dec 05, 2020, SPA -- The Ministry of Interior has completed its preparations to participate for the 6th consecutive year in the activities of GITEX Technology Week in Dubai at Sheikh Saeed Hall at Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Center on Dec 6 to 10, 2020. The...

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Government | Sunday 6 December, 2020 9:08 am

Saudi Arabia concludes relief inspection visit to South Sudan

A team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) concluded its visit to South Sudan on Friday to assess humanitarian needs following recent floods.During the visit, the team made an aerial inspection tour of a number of areas, including Bor, Gli, Mar, Paleo, Wernol,...

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