Government | Friday 23 December, 2016 4:15 am

Economy strong enough to tackle all challenges: King

CUSTODIAN of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Thursday underlined the need for ensuring implementation of the general budget very carefully in a way achieving comprehensive and balanced development and improve the services being extended to the citizens. The King made the remarks in his...

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Government | Saturday 17 December, 2016 3:47 am

Ministers, economists and Shoura members commend king’s speech

Government leaders and economists said Thursday that the speech of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at the Shoura Council a day earlier provided a “road map” to the achievements of the Kingdom’s domestic and foreign affairs. Education Minister Ahmed Al-Isa described...

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Government | Wednesday 14 December, 2016 6:00 am

Saudi Arabia launches new banknotes

New Saudi banknotes and coins to commemorate the era of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman were officially launched here Tuesday night. Livestreaming of the launch of the new currency by the Riyadh-based Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) marked the formal release of the sixth...

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Government | Friday 9 December, 2016 6:27 am

Bolstering regional peace and security

CUSTODIAN of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Kuwait City on Thursday on the last leg of a four-nation Gulf tour.   At the Kuwait International Airport, the King was accorded a warm reception by Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and other Kuwaiti leaders. King...

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Government | Thursday 8 December, 2016 9:00 am

First GCC-UK Summit concludes

The first GCC-UK Summit, which took place alongside the 37th GCC Summit, confirmed the depth of partnership and cooperation between the Gulf bloc and Britain. The leaders agreed to launch the GCC-UK strategic partnership to foster closer relations in the political, defense, security and trade...

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Government | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 12:39 am

GCC countries started the 37th session of the GCC Supreme Council

 Leaders and heads of delegations of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries started the 37th session of the GCC Supreme Council on Tuesday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Manama on Tuesday to head the Saudi delegation. Upon arrival at Al-Sukhir Air Base...

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Government | Tuesday 6 December, 2016 2:05 am

Saudi-Qatari ties get a boost

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Doha on a two-day official visit.   The King was received at Hamad International Airport by Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Many people lined up on the roads leading to the Emiri Diwan carrying Qatari and Saudi flags to...

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Government | Monday 5 December, 2016 1:14 am

King Salman attends UAE’s Union March

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Sunday attended a colorful Union March staged in Abu Dhabi as part of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2016. A happy and smiling King Salman was accompanied by UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and Abu Dhabi...

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Government | Sunday 4 December, 2016 9:11 am

Saudi Arabia, UAE natural allies

 Last year, historical relations between the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed a major strategic boost which was driven by keenness to promote ties and cooperation in different fields in a fashion that enhances joint action in the Gulf region.  This boost has been...

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Government | Sunday 4 December, 2016 5:10 am

King starts Gulf tour with UAE visit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, kick-starting his tour of four Gulf states.    During this visit, King Salman will hold wide-ranging talks with high-ranking officials from the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and...

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