Government | Tuesday 2 June, 2020 6:10 pm

Sharjah Government initiates 4 billion dirham Sharjah Liquidity Support Mechanism to alleviate economic impact of COVID-19

Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) recently established a framework worth AED 4 billion to enhance liquidity for the Sharjah banking system in the emirate. This move was aimed at providing additional financial assistance to all businesses impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19.  Issued as 12...

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Government | Sunday 31 May, 2020 4:53 am

Ministry of Interior Approves Revising Regulations on Limiting Gatherings, Updating Violations Classification Schedule

An official source in the Ministry of Interior stated that, in addition to what was previously announced on May 6, 2020 regarding the adoption of a regulation to limit gatherings that contribute to the spread and transmission of the novel Coronavirus and its attached schedule of violations...

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Government | Saturday 30 May, 2020 3:51 am

Saudi mosques ready to receive worshippers: Minister

The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs announced on Friday the readiness of the Kingdom’s mosques to welcome worshippers after he completed field trips to check on necessary preparations. “Throughout our inspection trips, we found our mosques to have completed preparations and are in the...

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Government | Thursday 28 May, 2020 9:38 am

Ministry of Interior: Adopting Precautionary Measures to Limit COVID-19 Spread in Several Sectors

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that the Minister of Interior has approved the precautionary and preventive measures for the wholesales, retail, industry, and construction sectors, after being prepared and reviewed by a committee that includes Ministries of Energy, Health,...

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Government | Tuesday 26 May, 2020 5:50 am

Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions

Saudi Arabia announced the easing of restrictions that has halted much of the activity in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of Sunday 31, May, the curfew on all areas of the Kingdom will be eased, except Makkah. Movement in cities and within the regions of the country will again...

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Government | Wednesday 13 May, 2020 3:56 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister, the Cabinet held a virtual meeting today.At the outset of the meeting, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the phone call he held with US President ...

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Government | Wednesday 13 May, 2020 2:53 am

Ministry of Interior: Continuing to Apply All Precautionary Measures Until the End of Ramadan, and a Complete Curfew During the Period from 30 Ramadan until 4 Shawwal

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that, in implementation of the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the Ministry of Interior in coordination with other relevant authorities to undertake any amendments to the procedures...

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Government | Tuesday 12 May, 2020 12:31 am

GAZT: VAT of 15% Goes into Effect in July, 2020

The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has affirmed that rising the Value Added Tax (VAT) on all goods and services from 5% to 15% will go into effect on 1 July, 2020.In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the GAZT urged all citizens and expatriates to report any facility that violates...

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Government | Thursday 7 May, 2020 4:29 am

Equestrian Club renamed as Horse Racing Club after King Salman’s approval

Riyadh-based Equestrian Club has been renamed as Horse Racing Club following Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s approval.Speaking on the occasion, Prince Bandar Bin Khaled Al-Faisal, chairman of the board of directors of the club, who is also an adviser at the Royal Court, expressed...

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Government | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 11:38 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet held a virtual meeting today.At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet reviewed the latest developments and health and preventive measures to cope with the Coronavirus...

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