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Saudi to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days - Saudi minister

It is just a matter of logistics, said Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan

UAE strongly condemns Houthi targeting of Saudi Arabia with ballistic drones

MoFAIC also affirmed that the security of the UAE and that of Saudi Arabia are indivisible, and any threat facing the Kingdom is considered a threat to the security and stability of the UAE

economy

Saudi Arabia to appoint women as court judges ‘very soon’

Kingdom is eager to pursue women empowerment allowing women to participate in diverse fields

politics

Saudi crown prince receives phone call from France’s President Macron

Two leaders discussed regional and international developments

economy

Dubai Customs posts 23% growth in transactions in 2020

Number of customs declarations grew 30% in 2020 to 13.8 million from 10.6 million in 2019, an average of 1.1 million a month

hospitality

Riyadh Oasis opens its doors for winter leisure festival

Saudi capital’s latest desert attraction features live entertainment, shopping and international fine dining

jobs

Industrial sector stimulates investment and creates qualitative jobs: Saudi minister

The industrial sector is one of the promising sectors that created last year over 39,000 job opportunities for both men and women with the 37% Saudization rate

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Arab coalition intercepts, destroys Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia

Houthis continue to violate the Stockholm Agreement and the ceasefire in Hodeidah: Arab coalition spokesman

economy

Entrepreneurship should have a purpose, experts say

Experts have noted that the startup ecosystems in the Middle East and North Africa region should focus on their specialised resources and the advantages they bring to the table

uae

One-year term deposits in UAE grows 34.7% in 10 months

UAE national banks hold up to 96.2%, or $16.56bln of the cumulative balance of this type of deposits

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Saudi inflation to remain high until first half of 2021 - Capital Economics

Saudi Arabia to appoint women as court judges ‘very soon’

Riyadh Oasis opens its doors for winter leisure festival

Saudi to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days - Saudi minister

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Saudi to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days - Saudi minister

UAE strongly condemns Houthi targeting of Saudi Arabia with ballistic drones

Saudi Arabia to appoint women as court judges ‘very soon’

Saudi crown prince receives phone call from France’s President Macron

Dubai Customs posts 23% growth in transactions in 2020

Riyadh Oasis opens its doors for winter leisure festival

Industrial sector stimulates investment and creates qualitative jobs: Saudi minister

Arab coalition intercepts, destroys Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia

Entrepreneurship should have a purpose, experts say

One-year term deposits in UAE grows 34.7% in 10 months

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