200,000 Pakistanis would perform Hajj 2020 as an agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The initiative by Saudi Arabia was finalized during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s maiden visit to Pakistan in February. Some 22,000 Pakistani pilgrims were cleared for immigration and customs prior to their Hajj departure during this year’s pilot project in … Read more
Civil Aviation Authority has granted clearance to fly a new aircraft purchased on the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). According to details, Saudi Arabia is giving two aircraft to PIA which has gotten the clearance to fly from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Airbus 320 ready for first flight New aircraft to fly from Karachi to Lahore, … Read more
The Saudi-UAE-led military coalition has said it has released 200 Houthi prisoners. According to Arab media, the step is to support peace efforts aimed at ending the nearly five-year war in Yemen. Saudi Arabia’s state-run news agency quoted coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki as saying on Tuesday that the move was aimed at paving the … Read more
Thirteen Pakistani nationals have been arrested in two Saudi areas over alleged involvement in trickery acts, police officials said. Nine of the suspects had been apprehended in the western Saudi city of Makkah, spokesman for the holy city’s police Brig. Mohammad Bin Abdul Wahab said. “Their arrest came after the availability of proofs of their … Read more
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is enhancing its home-grown unmanned-aerial-vehicles (UAVs) — Saker-1 and Saker-4. The medium-altitude and long-endurance drone Saker-1 has already achieved good results in preliminary tests. It managed to carry up to 150 kg, managed to fly up to 15,000 ft (4.6 km), fired a missile and a bomb … Read more
A Saudi princess known for her human rights advocacy work has likely been put under house arrest in Riyadh, reports said. According to sources, Princess Basma bint Saud bin Abdulaziz al-Saud “fell off the radar”, after she attempted to leave the kingdom late last year. The source said she was due to fly to Geneva … Read more
Chief Executive Officer of Diriyah Gate Development Authority Jerry Inzerillo has said that the Diriyah Gate project will provide 55 thousand jobs. Saudi Arabia’s state news agency, SPA reported that the CEO has highlighted the importance of the Diriyah Gate project as a global tourist destination focusing on culture, heritage. Jerry Inzerillo said that the … Read more
Ambassador of Egypt Ahmed Farouk Mohammed Tawfik called on Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh. Arab media reported that they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them. They also discussed issues of mutual interest. The foreign minister also held a separate meeting with Mexican Ambassador-designate Anibal Toledo. He presented a copy of … Read more
Saudi Arabia has undergone several changes over the past few years. Recently, the first cultural festival was held in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, which will continue until December. Women’s wrestling was also organized for the first time at the festival held in Riyadh and for the first time, women and male artists performed together at … Read more
A well-known Islamic scholar died in a Saudi Arabian prison on Tuesday having been detained since 2016 after sending a “secret advice letter” to the Royal Court, reported Prisoners of Conscience. The group focuses on the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Fahd Al-Qadi was one of the most prominent religious preachers affiliated with … Read more
The presidency of state security denied a local newspaper report that mentioned that women are given severe punishments, especially in jail, including flogging. According to international media sources, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) issued a statement in which they mentioned that the report published is not true. They also assured that the Presidency has taken … Read more
Cheif Of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwah met with the Deputy Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Deputy Ministeer of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Abdullah al Ayesh had a meeting with COAS at General Headquarter (GHQ), Rawalpindi. Sources said, Saudi Arabia’s Assistance Minister of Defense had called on Chief … Read more
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed that they have shot down a US drone along the border with Saudi Arabia. According to an international news source, a spy plane was conducting espionage and hostile operations near the southern Saudi province of Asir when the rebels’ brought it down. The Saudi military offensive in Yemen began in … Read more
A musical and cultural ‘Riyadh season’, which begins on October 11 this month, is the first time women’s wrestling has been witnessed by a large number of fans in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Natalya Neidhart and Lacey Evans became the first female WWE superstars to compete in Saudi Arabia. Their fight at the WWE Crown Jewel … Read more
Seven people were reportedly killed and eleven were injured as stormy rain hits Saudi Arabia’s Hafar-al-Batin. According to a foreign news agency, seven people were killed and 11 were stormed by the torrential rains that began Friday morning. Saudi Defense Department says that 16 people trapped in the flood rally have been taken to a … Read more
The Color Run race event under the Riyadh season took place on Sunday. More than twenty thousand men, women and children participated in the race and enjoyed throwing colors at each other. They ran, jogged and walked while having the added fun of throwing around colored powder. There were six color zones: Blue, yellow, red, … Read more
Pakistani music sensations Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan spellbound fans with an amazing performance at a concert held in Riyadh on Friday. Saudi Royal Court Adviser and Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in the Kingdom, Turki Alalshikh announced the show via his Twitter account. “For our Indian and Pakistani brothers and sisters … Read more
World Bank in its new report announces that Saudi Arabia becomes the most developing country among 190 countries worldwide. Saudi Arabia gains 30th rank in list of countries with better business environment, says the World Bank. After that, Saudi Arabia has been designated as the world’s most important country for investment. According to reports by … Read more
Pakistani sensations, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Atif Aslam are all set to enthrall the audience through their performances in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made on Twitter by Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi Royal Court Adviser and Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in the Kingdom. He announced the public through his post that … Read more
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has said that Pakistan should be proud of Maleeha Lodhi’s services and achievements. Maleeha Lodhi presented Pakistan’s narrative on every topic and aspect. According to details, Pakistan’s Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi had a farewell meeting with UN Secretary General, in which she discussed the Afghan peace … Read more
The United States has conducted a secret cyber-attack against Iran. US carried out the cyber-attack following Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities attack. According to details the strike took place in late September which affected physical hardware and the attack took aim at Iran’s capability to spread “propaganda.” It should be noted that on September 14 Drone … Read more
The first ever women’s bicycle race was organized by the General Sports Authority in Saudi Arabia. According to sources, dozens of women cyclists participated in the Woman Cycle Race held at the Jamia Nora University in the Saudi capital Riyadh and on the 20km long track, women tried their best to get ahead of each … Read more
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says Pakistan desires for promotion of fraternity and harmony among brotherly Islamic states. In a series of tweets, she said unity in the Muslim Ummah guarantees peace and economic stability in the region. The Special Assistant said that after Iran, Saudi Arabia’s admiration of … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia is completed, a statement has been issued here on Wednesday. According to the details, the Prime Minister held separate meetings with the Saudi Prime Minister and the Crown Prince during which they discussed bilateral relations, energy, investment and cooperation in various fields. PM was accompanied by the … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Saudi Arabia on an official visit here on Tuesday. He was greeted in Riyadh by an honor guard of Arabian horses and royal soldiers. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz welcomes Putin at the Royal Palace of Riyadh. The state visit underlined the maturing relations between two international … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan aims to reduce tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. For this purpose, PM Imran will visit Saudi Arabia on October 15 (today). According to the details, the mission to reduce conflict between Tehran and Riyadh is underway. Imran Khan has returned back Pakistan after his official one-day Iran visit. During PM’s … Read more
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says that Saudi Arabia and Iran share fraternal ties with Pakistan. According to details, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan took twitter to say that Prime Minister Imran Khan will play an important role in peacemaking between the countries. Special Assistant to Prime Minister … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan aims to reduce tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. For this purpose, PM Imran will visit Saudi Arabia on October 15 (Tuesday). According to the details, the mission to reduce conflict between Tehran and Riyadh is underway. Imran Khan has returned back Pakistan after his official one-day Iran visit. During PM’s … Read more
