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Saudi Aramco has invited banks, including Citi and Goldman Sachs, for meetings in the coming weeks to pitch for roles in its stock market listing, according to three banking sources familiar with the matter.

Saudi Aramco has invited banks, including Citi and Goldman Sachs, for meetings in the coming weeks to pitch for roles in its stock market listing, according to three banking sources familiar with the matter.
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) has categorically denied social media rumors that expat workers will have to pay 10% tax on a monthly salary of more than SR3,000.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) has categorically denied social media rumors that expat workers will have to pay 10% tax on a monthly salary of more than SR3,000.
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Bahrain has lifted some subsidies on gasoline, raising prices a week after introducing a tax on cigarettes and soft drinks.

Bahrain has lifted some subsidies on gasoline, raising prices a week after introducing a tax on cigarettes and soft drinks.
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The Petra agency said on Monday the cell planned to carry out the attacks last November, seeking to harm national security and create chaos.

AMMAN — Jordan’s state news agency says the country’s intelligence service has foiled a “massive” scheme of simultaneous attacks on military installations, shopping centers and other targets by a cell linked to Daesh.
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Given the recent spread of the bird flu in various parts of the country, the ministry imposed restrictions on selling and transportation of birds in the Kingdom.

Inspectors of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture seized 1,008 birds being transported from Riyadh to Makkah without permit.
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The investigation was launched on the directive of Asir Emir Prince Faisal Bin Khalid, who stressed the need to quickly complete the move.

The authorities have begun investigations into the reasons behind the delay in shifting the industrial zone in Abha from its current location on King Fahd Road to a site allocated by the municipality several years ago, Al-Watan newspaper reported.
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The figures do not include employees in the military and security sectors and those who are not registered with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI).

The Saudi government spent SR159.5 billion to pay the salaries of its 1.24 million civilian employees in 2017, according to a report published by the business daily Al-Eqtisadiah.
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This year’s Haj will be the first after the government of India approved a new Haj policy.

India has hailed the effective use of modern technology by the Kingdom in executing Haj operations, the country’s minister of state for minority affairs said on Sunday during talks with Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten.
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"It’s a trend that the region’s top cruise destinations are taking on board, in particular, Dubai, which has stressed the need to show passengers the “soul” of the emirate, and going forward we can expect a concentration on excursions that show the heritage of the city and its historical districts."

— Peter Whittle, Global Sales Director, Traveltek Group Ltd.

THE global cruise industry continues to grow at pace with a record 27.2 million passengers projected to sail in 2018, the latest statistics from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reveal.
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#BREAKING: #SaudiArabia's #KingSalman issued a directive to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) to ensure that banks do not deduct any funds from the cost of living allowances and bonuses issued through his recent directive.

The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has announced that the fourth edition of the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) will be held in October 2018, under the aegis of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai.

Saudi Gazette added a new photo to the album: January 2018 editorial cartoons.
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January 8 editorial cartoon

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Saudi Gazette added a new photo to the album: January 2018 local cartoons.
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January 8 local cartoon

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It could provide "stable and secure financial resources for terrorists and criminal groups," said Allam, who acts as the country's official interpreter of Islamic law.

Egypts grand mufti has said that bitcoin is forbidden in Islam, warning the digital currency could be used for criminal purposes.
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Some well-known Japanese businesses have started accepting payment in bitcoin and one firm made waves when it said it would pay part of its employees' salaries in the currency if they wish.

Known as Miss Bitcoin on Japanese social media, Mai Fujimoto says she invests all of her savings in the virtual currency that has proved a huge hit in Japan.
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"A strong media campaign highlighting Saudi Arabia’s pioneering humanitarian role in supporting peoples afflicted by natural calamities and civil wars is essential to mobilize world public opinion in favor of the Kingdom and promote its global image and reputation."

— Muslim Al-Ramali in Local Viewpoint

IF we assume that you provide humanitarian and relief assistance to people afflicted by natural calamities and civil wars around the world, inspired by your religious teachings and humanitarian principles, you will be surprised to see that only a few people in your own surroundings are aware of it,�...
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