- Security forces fired tear gas and used water cannon as they tried to prevent the swelling crowds from marching on the presidential palace, according to witnesses
- ‘It is imperative that people be allowed to express themselves freely and peacefully’ and security forces should protect that right not hinder it, UN spokesman tells Arab News
- This comes after people faced technical issues while applying for hajj via the electronic portal
- Additional seats were added on flights after people reported limited capacities on flights
- They were visiting the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, the leader of which stressed the importance of communication and dialogue in building bridges between cultures
- Voters will be asked to approve the new constitution in a July 25 referendum for which there is no minimum level of participation
- Another missile hit a resort facility, wounding several people, says spokesman for the Odesa regional administration
- The Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund is said to be considering taking a $243.5m stake in the British company that make the vehicles favored by movie spy James Bond
- For the next three seasons, Abu Dhabi Media, an Emirati public body, has been awarded the rights for a minimum total amount of $79 million
- In the absence of a satisfactory offer in its call for tenders last year, the Italian League had developed its own Youtube channel in Arabic
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Saudi Arabia’s new Companies law
Approved by the Saudi Cabinet on June 28, 2022, the measure allows a new form of company — called a Simplified Joint Stock Company — that meets the needs of entrepreneurship and venture capital growth. It reduces the legal requirements and procedures for small and medium enterprises, and simplifies the procedures for establishing companies. Many restrictions in the incorporation, practice and exit phases and restrictions on company names have been removed.
Makkah Route Initiative
Inaugurated by King Salman in 2019, the Makkah Route Initiative is a program that seeks to provide visitors to the holy sites in Saudi Arabia with the finest possible services to help them perform their Hajj rituals easily and comfortably. Five countries are currently participating in the initiative: Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, and Bangladesh.
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- World’s leading integrated energy, chemicals firm extends support of esports in Saudi Arabia
- Aramco will be title partner of Aramco Sim Arena during Gamers8, starting July 14
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