Government | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 7:11 am

Ministers’ pay cut by 20%

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reduced on Monday the salaries and benefits of senior government officials. The royal decree announced by SPA on Monday orders a 20 percent reduction in the salaries of ministers or those who are of their rank. The decree also includes a 15 percent...

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Government | Sunday 25 September, 2016 6:28 am

Global greetings pour in on N-Day

Some world leaders sent greetings to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s National Day, while others wrote personal congratulatory letters to him, outlining their relations with the people and the leaders of the Kingdom. The Gulf states were the...

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Government | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:15 pm

King Salman tweets

“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.” ...

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Government | Friday 23 September, 2016 6:24 am

End of oil dependence towards a new economy

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...

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Government | Friday 23 September, 2016 4:22 am

Deputy Crown Prince: Young architect of Vision 2030

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...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 5:39 am

Citizens upbeat about outcome of crown prince’s visit to US

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...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 4:38 am

N-Day fervor: Riyadh turns green

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...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 3:25 am

Major Dubai street renamed after King Salman

 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...

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Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 12:40 pm

Dubai Women Establishment highlights women’s important role in corporate governance

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...

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Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 2:09 am

Prince Faisal congratulates king on Haj success

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...

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