Government | Sunday 9 December, 2018 4:45 pm

7-point Riyadh Declaration stresses GCC role in meeting challenges

The Riyadh Declaration, adopted by the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at the end of the 39th session of their Supreme Council, stressed the importance of the GCC coordination in order to meet the challenges of the region, while ensuring the strength of the GCC and unity among its...

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Government | Saturday 8 December, 2018 2:23 am

Dubai Customs honors strategic partners in CSR initiatives

In conjunction with the International Volunteer Day, which is observed annually on 5thDecember, Dubai Customs organized an award ceremony to honor its strategic partners and sponsors who participated in the Department’s voluntary initiatives in 2018.  “In line with the Year of...

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Government | Friday 7 December, 2018 5:01 am

Riyadh to host GCC Summit Sunday

The leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will hold the 39th session of the GCC Supreme Council in Riyadh on Sunday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will chair the summit, according to GCC Secretary General Abdullatif Al-Zayani. Al-Zayani expressed his pride and gratitude to...

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Government | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 7:12 am

UAE VP visits General Women's Union headquarters

 The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited the headquarters of the General Women’s Union, GWU, and attended the launch of national initiatives honouring and documenting the achievements of Emirati women. He also...

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Government | Tuesday 4 December, 2018 4:01 am

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signs off Algiers visit with trade, security pact

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ended a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday with an agreement to boost trade and strengthen counterterrorism efforts.  Earlier in the day, the crown prince met with Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia to discuss enhancing cooperation in investment and ...

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Government | Monday 3 December, 2018 3:49 am

UAE leaders attend 47th National Day celebration in Abu Dhabi

 Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme...

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Government | Monday 3 December, 2018 3:35 am

Saudi crown prince arrives in Algeria

Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia received the prince in the capital Algiers, the state news agency APS said. Before the summit, the heir to the throne of the world’s top oil exporter had visited the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and Tunisia. On his way to Algeria he had stopped over...

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Government | Sunday 2 December, 2018 6:30 am

Saudi Arabia to host G-20 leaders summit in 2020

The G20 leaders summit announced today that Japan will host the summit next year, while Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the summit in 2020. This announcement came in the G20 Leaders’ declaration issued today in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. The declaration said " We thank...

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Government | Sunday 2 December, 2018 4:38 am

HRH the Crown Prince meets President of Russia on sidelines of G20 summit

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, met today with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of...

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Government | Saturday 1 December, 2018 3:47 am

Saudi crown prince stands on the steps of history

A picture of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his tour of Arab states went heavily viral on social media this week. It showed him with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa along with their delegates standing on the famous steps of the Royal Al-Qudaibiya Palace located in...

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