Government | Thursday 2 March, 2017 1:30 pm

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi Honors Winners of Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work

Under Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi The Award attracted 42 projects and 2732 voluntary contributions, and produced 13428 volunteering hours   Guided by the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member ...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 11:03 am

Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation Pays Debts of 25 Families Valued at AED6.167 Million

Initiative Aligns with UAE Year of Giving, Enhances Spirit of Social Solidarity    In line with the UAE Year of Giving, and in its sustained bid to support underprivileged segments of society including widows, Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) paid out the debts of 25...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 9:48 am

King receives lifetime outstanding achievement award

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was conferred on Tuesday the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Islamic service and moderation) and Lifetime Outstanding Achievement Award by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) at a special convocation...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 8:57 am

King stresses role of universities in empowering culture of dialogue

Kuala Lumpur – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said on Monday that universities should play their roles in strengthening national solidarity and empowering the culture of dialogue, tolerance and harmony. “This is important to realize peace and security at the...

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Government | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 2:59 pm

Saudi Aramco to invest $7bn in Malaysia oil refinery

Saudi Aramco will invest $7 billion in a giant Malaysian oil refinery project, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Monday. The deal between Aramco and Malaysia’s Petronas for the $27 billion project will be signed on Tuesday, the prime minister said. “This is a huge investment and is...

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Government | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 7:23 am

11.8 million people have health insurance in KSA

More than 11.8 million people, including 2.5 million Saudis, have health insurance coverage in the Kingdom, according to the secretary-general of the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI). Muhammad Al-Husain pointed out that the CCHI is organizing and supervising the health insurance...

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Government | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:55 am

International Security Alliance Announced in Abu Dhabi

  Saif bin Zayed: The UAE will fight all types of crime with unrelenting determination   “We will adamantly confront dangers that undermine security and world peace”    (ME NewsWire): A 7-nation international security alliance was recently announced in ...

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Government | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:23 am

Bee’ah and Sheraa partner to develop entrepreneurs of the future

The strategic partnership will inspire, support and fund the next generation of entrepreneurs in the field of sustainability   Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading and award-winning environmental management company has entered into a long-term partnership with Sharjah...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:12 am

Dubai Silicon Oasis Receives Golf GTE hybrid models from Volkswagen Dubai

Golf GTE models will remain with the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority for use by Engineering Management and Smart City team Join a growing fleet of hybrid and electric models in the region Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated ...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:08 am

Haj flights will start arriving on July 24

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Wednesday that Haj flights for the annual pilgrimage of 2017 will start arriving on July 24 (Dhul Qaada 1). The last Haj flight will land at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Aug. 26 (Dhul Hijjah 4), the Saudi Press...

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