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$20 Billion Worth of Investments in South Africa by Saudi Arabia and UAE
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have committed to invest $20 billion in South Africa’s energy as well as tourism and mining sectors. The pledge was made during separate official state visits to MENA by President Ramaphosa and
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New Saudi bankruptcy law 'tries to find balance' between investor and creditor interest
Saudi Arabia’s new bankruptcy law will come into effect in late August, according to officials, in a move that experts say will help attract foreign and domestic investment in private businesses. According to local media reports, the law
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After the Expats Exodus, Saudi Arabia to Reduce Saudisation Targets in Some Retail Sectors from 100 Percent to 70 Percent
Economic growing pains are being felt in Saudi Arabia with a substantial drop in its expatriate workforce in the first quarter of 2018, a result of measures introduced by the kingdom to reduce local unemployment. However, young Saudis are not
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Opinion: Lifting the Ban on Women Driving in Saudi Arabia Results in Economic Benefits
After a prolonged debate over allowing women to drive cars in Saudi Arabia, finally the matter was put to rest on June 24 following a royal decree
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Saudi Arabia’s first female lawyer and notary: ‘Here’s how society accepted me’
The Saudi Ministry of Justice has issued licenses for twelve female lawyers allowing them to do some notary services. The lawyers, five of them
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King Salman approves health care programs
King Salman on Sunday approved the implementation of an electronic sick-leave system, and directed relevant authorities to coordinate with the Civil
Read MoreHaj Ministry opens e-link for Qatari pilgrims for Haj
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has set the link (https://qh.haj.gov.sa) to enable Qatari nationals or foreign residents of Qatar performing Haj by registering their data and choose appropriate services for their needs, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
Read MoreMore than 594,000 domestic pilgrims apply to perform Haj
The e-portal of the Ministry of Haj and Umrah has, since it was launched mid Ramadan (May 30), received more than 594,000 applications from citizens and legal expatriates to perform Haj this year. According to the ministry's sources, only two
Read MoreSaudi Arabia launches ‘Makkah Road’ initiative for Malaysia pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has officially launched the Makkah Road Initiative by commissioning the first two flights of pilgrims from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The initiative began with ending the entry visas into Saudi Arabia from a pilgrim’s
Read MoreMinistry of Health hospitals rejected 2,000 cases in 2017
The Health Ministry said its hospitals in 20 cities could not accept more than 2,000 patients last year due to several reasons including lack of medical equipment and specialized doctors. Lack of beds, shortage of required service and patients
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