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Dependents fees: Will they be reduced?
In a televised interview on Bloomberg TV, which was published by Al-Madinah daily, Economics and Planning Minister Muhammad Al-Tuwaijri said a constructive dialogue with the private sector had been initiated to discuss the current reforms. He noted that the government is open to reconsidering some of the dependents fees and taxes and that a study is being conducted for this purpose.No decision has been made so far about this issue, according to Al-Tuwaijri, who also said that progress has been made regarding the privatization issue, which was put on hold for a while in the past. Four projects were introduced as privatization opportunities in the energy, water treatment and healthcare sectors. He said the privatization plan for the electricity sector has seen remarkable progress. The...
February 06, 2019

Dependents fees: Will they be reduced?

A new era of job opportunities
Al-RiyadhCrown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman has ushered in a new economic phase with seemingly never-ending changes. Saudi Vision 2030 will transform the Kingdom so that it can face the challenges of the future. Saudi Arabia must become stronger and more flexible to face those challenges.The Crown Prince recently inaugurated a National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP). The Minister of Energy Khalid Al-Falih said that the program includes four sectors (production, mining, logistic services and energy) and will contribute SR1.2 trillion to the Gross Domestic Product. It will attract investment worth SR1.7 trillion, will increase non-oil exports to more than a trillion riyals, and will generate 1.6 million job opportunities.This is one of the largest industrial development...
February 05, 2019

A new era of job opportunities

Is the war on corruption over?
After the conclusion of the work of the Supreme Committee to Fight Corruption, headed by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, many in the media have raised valid questions. Here is a summary of my answers to them.Why now?— Why not? We have had to live with corruption issues for ages. Tons of cases were opened and closed, with years of investigation and few indictments. The government agencies charged with the task of fighting corruption have failed so far to give us solid results. Many of those responsible for the disasters that resulted from Jeddah floods in 2011 are still free to enjoy the millions/billions they stole in cash and real estate. Not to mention all the mega projects that were inflated in cost and deflated in quality. Or the shady deals, power abuse, money laundering and...
February 05, 2019

Is the war on corruption over?

The electronic graveyard
Al-MadinahRecently, Google launched a new site called Google Graveyard to pay tribute to the memory of its projects that have died. The graveyard includes 44 projects, some which were launched in 2004. For each project there is a tombstone that lists a description of the project, years of operation and the reasons why it failed. One of these projects was Google+ that lasted between 2011-2018. Google ended this project because it was not popular with people and because of its technical problems.If these international companies are burying their projects that failed electronically, there are segments of society who are sadly burying their time and efforts in the Internet and its electronic programs. One of them is the “Saudi society”, which came first internationally on the list of...
February 04, 2019

The electronic graveyard

Indian lessons!
If you want to think carefully about what is happening around you, you have to get out of the immediate circle that you are in and think outside the box. I wrote these words when I was in India recently far from the problems of the Middle East and its concerns. People here are concerned with developing life systems that are more positive and are full of values of social solidarity, coexistence and tolerance.India, which in a few years will become the world’s largest country in terms of population, is poised to become the fourth largest economy in the world, surpassing Germany and after America, China and Japan. Its citizens occupy leading positions in the most important international companies and communities in most parts of the world, working and producing to provide the finest...
February 04, 2019

Indian lessons!

The real terrorist
The Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act (ATCA), passed by Congress and then signed into law by President Donald Trump last year, has just come into force. This allows Americans to sue those receiving foreign aid from their country in US courts over alleged complicity in “acts of war”. The Palestinians have declined further US funding, at the request of the Palestinian Authority, worried about legal jeopardy.This is a perversely ironic twist. Instead of the Palestinians complaining about the US cutting off funds, they are being forced not to accept such aid. The reason: The fear of being slapped with anti-terrorism lawsuits in US courts.Aside from the fact that only a handful of Americans have ever been harmed in the battle between Palestinians and Israelis, the bigger question is why the...
February 04, 2019

The real terrorist

Intergenerational dialogue is everything
Al-JazirahDuring the 1980’s and the 90’s, some families were shocked to find that their sons had left home and disappeared without any warning. The young men had joined terrorist organizations in areas of war and conflict. Many parents were overcome with grief at the loss of their children who were killed in war zones. These young men were used as human shields on the front lines, or as suicide bombers who drove a truck bomb or wore an explosive belt.However, in the last few years, we have been experiencing a different kind of disappearance, in which young women run away on the pretext of searching for freedom and then are politically exploited. This happened after the Internet and social media revolution that turned our world into a small room with different customs, ideas and...
February 03, 2019

Intergenerational dialogue is everything

Three lies about women’s rights
Al-Jazirah I’ve never been opposed to women demanding their rights. Actually, I am very much in favor of it and against any kind of injustice to women. However, anyone who is trying to defend those rights must be honest and must not engage in spreading lies and false information, especially at a time when haters of our country are taking false information and turning it into “facts”.The first lie promoted by hostile media is that Saudi women cannot have medical treatment or surgery without the approval and signature of their male guardian. This is totally not the case. The actual procedure in all hospitals is to ask patients for their signature before any surgery is performed. Even the ER will ask for your signature signifying approval of any medical procedure. Moreover, the one who...
January 31, 2019

Three lies about women’s rights

Will the British remain in the European Union?
When David Cameron promised to hold a referendum to decide whether the United Kingdom should leave or remain in the European Union, did he think that the British people would choose to leave the EU? He had no option but to hold the referendum as it was one of the major promises that he made during the parliamentary election campaign in 2015.After winning the election, he arranged for the referendum to be held the following year and the result was that the UK voted to leave the EU. Cameron resigned and was succeeded by Theresa May who held the home portfolio in the government.After May took over as prime minister, she enthusiastically began the process of withdrawing the UK from the EU (Brexit). Subsequently, she decided to hold snap general elections and called on the British House of...
January 30, 2019

Will the British remain in the European Union?

Protect the rights of those with special needs
Al-JazirahAll segments of society must actively participate in safeguarding the services provided for people with special needs. Sadly, this is not happening.The general department of traffic recently announced that there were 2,825 traffic violations involving cars parked in spaces earmarked for people with special needs. This is a big and painful number. It is disturbing to see this number of drivers who are either not aware of the rights of people with special needs or who feel that they can violate those rights. Although this violation may seem small, it is actually a big crime.The driver who commits such a violation is not guilty of only one violation. He first parked his car in a place that was not designed for him. Second, he violated the rights of other people. Third, the people...
January 30, 2019

Protect the rights of those with special needs

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