Government | Wednesday 16 July, 2025 11:09 am

Saudi Cabinet extends Facilitated Mortgage Program by 3 years

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, approved extending the Facilitated Mortgage Program for three more years, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Majed Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, said on X that the Facilitated Mortgage Program...

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Government | Sunday 13 July, 2025 9:31 am

Dubai Maritime Authority Reinforces HIN Rule for Vessel Registration and Licensing

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing maritime safety and ensuring the highest standards of regulation and transparency in the marine sector, the Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation urges all stakeholders, including manufacturers, owners, operators,...

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Government | Wednesday 2 July, 2025 11:58 am

Dubai Customs and Dubai Police: A strategic partnership to protect the homeland and to promote stability

His Excellency Dr. Abdulla  Busenad Director General of Dubai Customs, and His Excellency Major General Hareb Muhammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affair, discussed the strategic partnership between Dubai Customs and Dubai Police, enhancing cooperation and developing work ...

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Government | Monday 30 June, 2025 10:09 am

Kingdom Ranks 13th Globally in IP Enforcement in 2025 Competitiveness Yearbook

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a major milestone by advancing 14 positions to rank 13th globally in the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Index, according to the 2025 World Competitiveness Yearbook—a key global competitiveness benchmark monitored by the National Competitiveness...

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Government | Thursday 12 June, 2025 3:50 pm

Department of Community Development launches Child Protection in Sport Policy

The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi has introduced the Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities with the aim of creating a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive and enjoy sports free from harm. Developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Early...

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Government | Saturday 7 June, 2025 10:49 am

Crown Prince praises Kingdom's efforts in serving pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lauded the success of this year’s Hajj season, crediting it to the Kingdom’s commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims who visit them.    “The continued success we witnessed today in serving the Guests of...

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Government | Friday 6 June, 2025 1:28 am

1.67M pilgrims perform Hajj in 2025: GASTAT

Saudi Arabia welcomed 1.67 million pilgrims in Hajj season 2025, of whom 1.51 million came from outside the Kingdom. Domestic pilgrims, both citizens and residents, numbered 166,650.  The number of male pilgrims this year reached 877,840, while females hit 795,390.   Number ...

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Government | Friday 6 June, 2025 12:09 am

Crown Prince arrives in Mina to check on Hajj facilities

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, arrived today, June 5, in Mina to ensure that pilgrims are receiving the services that enable them to perform their rituals with ease. The 1446 AH Hajj season commenced on...

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Government | Friday 6 June, 2025 12:08 am

King Salman extends income tax on downstream operations until 2030-end

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal decree amending the first two clauses of royal decree No. M/13, as reported in the Official Gazette.   Application of the tax rate stipulated in Article 7/B of the Income Tax Law on companies involved in downstream operations, ...

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Government | Saturday 31 May, 2025 8:29 am

Saudi Arabia to maintain current pace of govt spending: Al-Jadaan

Saudi Arabia intends to maintain its current pace of government spending despite widening budget and current account deficits, as well as rising public debt, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has said.   Al-Jadaan added that he is not concerned about the fiscal deficit reaching up...

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