Government | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 1:48 pm

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances AED387m project to enhance energy security in Tanzania

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of Tanzania worth AED 387 million (US$105.4 million) to enhance energy security in the country. The project’s objective is to fully connect the Kagera administrative region with the national electricity...

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Government | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 10:07 am

Tawfig Al-Rabiah named Chairman of General Authority for Affairs of Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order today, Aug. 8, appointing Tawfig Al-Rabiah as Chairman of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.   Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais was also named as Head of Religious Affairs at the Grand...

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Government | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 9:44 am

Dubai courts issue a code of conduct for experts before the judicial authorities in Dubai

Dubai courts have issued a code of conduct for experts before the judicial authorities in the Emirate of Dubai. This code aims to establish the professional, ethical, and behavioral standards that a registered expert with the judicial entity in the Emirate shall adhere to. It ensures that the...

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Government | Monday 7 August, 2023 9:23 am

'Security and Safety at petrol stations' campaign draws positive response

The "Security and Safety at petrol stations" campaign registered a positive and encouraging response during the first of its launches as people showed interest in the awareness efforts by the Joint Security and Safety Committee.The Committee, comprising the Ministries of Energy and Infrastructure,...

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Government | Monday 7 August, 2023 9:08 am

Saudi Arabia grants electronic visitor visa to nationals of 8 more countries

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism said nationals from Azerbaijan, Albania, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Georgia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Maldives can now apply for a visitor visa online, bringing the total number of countries benefiting from this system o 57.    Nationals from the...

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Government | Sunday 6 August, 2023 11:09 am

Dubai Customs builds workforce capabilities through 1285 training courses in 6 months

Dubai Customs places utmost importance on training and developing its personnel in various areas of customs work, which has a direct bearing on Dubai’s comprehensive advancement, said Mohammed Al Ghafari, Executive Director of Human Resources Division at Dubai Customs. “The organization...

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Government | Saturday 5 August, 2023 1:48 am

ZATCA calls for submitting 'withholding tax returns' before Aug. 10

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) called on establishments subject to withholding tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their tax returns for July, no later than Aug. 10.   The authority said taxpayers should submit their tax returns as soon as possible through its website, to...

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Government | Saturday 5 August, 2023 1:46 am

Saudi gov't seeks public feedback on draft Hajj services providers law

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah invited the public to send their feedback on the draft Hajj services providers law via Istitlaa platform.   The ministry stated that the law aims to unify the standards of services provided to pilgrims coming from inside and outside the Kingdom. It is...

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Government | Friday 4 August, 2023 4:36 pm

Commerce Ministry fines 13 car dealerships for law violations

The Ministry of Commerce announced imposing fines on 13 UK, US, Italian, Chinese, and Korean car dealerships for violating the law.   The violations included not supplying an alternative car or financial compensation for the period when the client did not use the car. They also...

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Government | Friday 4 August, 2023 2:30 am

Dubai Customs shares excellence experience with Al Ain Municipality

As part of its commitment to spreading the culture of excellence and sharing experience with other entities, Dubai Customs, represented by the Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department, received a visiting delegation from Al Ain Municipality to learn about the organization’s experience, best...

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