Government | Saturday 20 September, 2025 5:01 am

HRSD Ministry declares National Day holiday on Sept. 23

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) designated Tuesday, Sept. 23, as an official holiday in celebration of the Kingdom's 95th National Day. The holiday will apply to the public, private, and non-profit sectors, according to the Saudi Press Agency...

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Government | Wednesday 10 September, 2025 10:28 pm

Crown Prince: Saudi economic diversification, plan to curb oil reliance on track

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Arabia was founded three centuries ago on solid principles rooted in upholding Islamic Shariah, while establishing justice and consultation.   This came as he delivered today, Sept. 10, the annual royal speech on behalf of Custodian of the...

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Government | Wednesday 13 August, 2025 10:00 am

NWC announces 6 days left to register illegal connections

The National Water Company (NWC) has urged customers with unregistered or illegal water or sewerage connections to quickly rectify their status and register before August 18, 2025. The company emphasized that this initiative provides a window to avoid fines and penalties for illegal...

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Government | Saturday 9 August, 2025 4:33 pm

REGA adopts Classification of Violations, Penalties under Real Estate Contributions Law

The Real Estate General Authority (REGA) approved a classification table for violations and penalties under the Real Estate Contributions Law and its executive regulations.   According to Umm Al-Qura gazette, the table refers four violations to the Public...

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Government | Saturday 9 August, 2025 3:16 pm

UAE, Russia sign Trade in Services & Investment Agreement during ceremony in Moscow

The United Arab Emirates and Russian Federation today signed a Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA), on the sidelines  of the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President  of the UAE, to Moscow, where he met Russian President Vladimir Putin and...

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Government | Sunday 27 July, 2025 11:00 am

Dubai Courts’ Leadership Council Explores Measures to Enhance Judicial Excellence in Fifth Meeting

Chaired by His Excellency Prof. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts, the Leadership Council for Institutional Development and Innovation convened its fifth meeting to deliberate on a series of new initiatives and operational mechanisms engineered to bolster judicial efficiency. ...

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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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