Month: October 2016

Reading time: < 1 MinuteSources close to decision-making circles have reported that directives have been issued by higher authorities to establish a State Land Committee, comprising eight government agencies, to work toward several objectives, including: formulating general policies regarding state land affairs and the plans and programs necessary for their implementation; proposing new draft regulations and amendments to existing regulations related to land affairs; and preparing procedures … Read more

Reading time: < 1 Minute  Mr. Abdullah Fahd Al-Ajlan, a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Endowments Committee at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, revealed that the committee will work to encourage the expansion of endowments and to collaborate and coordinate with relevant authorities—primarily the Endowments Authority—to develop legislation that achieves the objectives of the Prophet’s endowmentin serving society and to promote the values of Islamic solidarity and service to local communities. Abdullah Al-Ajlan explained that the Endowments Committee will seek to … Read more

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Labor and Social Development has begun implementing enrollment in the Nitaqat Support Program, which allows newly established businesses seeking to expand to benefit from the Ministry’s services by making a financial contribution to support training and qualification programs for job seekers registered with the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf), thereby improving their standing within the program. Dr. Ahmed, Undersecretary for Labor Policies at the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, explained… Read more