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King Salman Orders Merging Ministries of Housing, Municipal and Rural Affairs

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
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King Salman Orders Merging Ministries of Housing, Municipal and Rural Affairs

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal decree on Sunday which ordered merging the Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and form “Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.”

The move comes in line with the steps and measures aimed at stimulating the public sectors to achieve the objectives of the 2030 Vision.

Specialists said the decision completes the reform and development process, raises the efficiency of performance, and enhances government integration on services provided to citizens and beneficiaries.

The merger process for two ministries with almost similar roles will boost unified efforts and speed implementation, specialists noted.

They pointed out that this decision would reduce the measures taken in many areas and accelerate the production process, positively affecting beneficiaries and the economy, in general.

Both ministries work on attaining economic growth and developing the service aspects.

Merging the two ministries promotes development in both sectors and unites their efforts in serving citizens, the newly appointed Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Majid al-Hogail, tweeted.

He expressed appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their confidence.

Expert in real estate affairs Dr. Abdullah al-Ahmari said the decision to merge both ministries is “correct and important” since they share all specializations, except for the Real Estate Development Fund.

The two ministries faced some problems regarding decisions and procedures before this merger, Ahmari noted.

The kingdom had earlier transformed the Saudi General Investment Authority (SAGIA) into the Ministry of Investment, the General Sports Authority into the Ministry of Sports, and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) into the Ministry of Tourism.

The royal decree also stipulated merging the Ministry of Labor and Social Development with the Ministry of Civil Service and changing its name to become the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)

Oman and Bahrain held expanded talks this week aimed at bolstering their strong bilateral relations and widening their partnership.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq received Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss opportunities to develop their economic and investment partnership.

They stressed the importance of encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify their fields to meet the aspirations of their people and countries. They also welcomed the establishment of the Omani-Bahraini Investment Company.

King Hamad was in Oman at the head of a senior delegation on January 14 and 15.

The leaders praised the growth of the historic relations between their countries.

They hailed the success of the Omani-Bahraini business council and its role in boosting bilateral cooperation and execution of joint projects that meet their countries’ aspirations.

King Hamad and Sultan Haitham discussed the work of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its success in boosting collective work. They hoped to deepen cooperation and integration between its countries.

They reviewed regional and international developments, underscoring the importance of resolving crises and disputes through peaceful means and bolstering dialogue and international cooperation.

Oman and Bahrain signed 25 agreements and memoranda of understanding during King Hamad’s visit. They covered double taxation, endowments, zakat, meteorology, the stock market, health, media, scientific and educational cooperation, investment opportunities, food security, agricultural production and development and other issues.