September 1, 2026
Pakistan will provide the first secretary general of the newly named Makkah Defence Alliance for a three-year term, with the pact's permanent secretariat to be established in Riyadh, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced after the grouping's inaugural committee meeting in Istanbul.
July 4, 2026
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud signed a security sector memorandum of understanding in Riyadh on July 2, the latest in a series of agreements deepening the two countries' bilateral partnership. Details of the MoU were not disclosed; the government described it as a reflection of the "strong strategic partnership" between Islamabad and Riyadh.
This handout photo provided by the Royal Palace of Saudi Arabia shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signing the state budget during a cabinet meeting in the capital Riyadh on December 7, 2022. — AFP 2026 budget projects deficit of 165 billion riyals. Saudi Arabia halfway through its Vision 2030 strategy. The next phase of the Vision 2030 plan will emphasize implementation. Saudi Arabia approved its 2026 state budget on Tuesday, forecasting a narrower fiscal deficit as it shifts spending to priority sectors such as industry and logistics in a push to boost non-oil revenue. The kingdom projected a
Crowds fill Al-Suwaidi Park as celebrations conclude with music, crafts and a packed audience RIYADH: The Pakistan Culture Days celebrations in Riyadh attracted thousands of visitors over three days, offering a comprehensive showcase of music, heritage, food and performing arts as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Global Harmony 2’ initiative continued. Highlighting resident communities and promoting cultural exchange within the broader goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media organized the Pakistan Culture Days in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority, hosting the events in one of Riyadh’s busiest zones of the season. Crowds began to gather from the opening day, when
She advanced to the -60kg semi-finals after defeating Algeria’s Hamda Melissa 5-0. The moment Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won the quarter-final of the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, November 6. PHOTO CREDIT: PAKISTAN BOXING FEDERATION KARACHI: Boxer Fatima Zahra confirmed the first medal for Pakistan in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She advanced to the -60kg semi-finals on Thursday night as she defeated her Algerian opponent, Hamda Melissa, 5-0 in the quarter-final match. She closed her place among the last four and consequently, confirmed the bronze medal. The medal will be
The Saudi Arabian authorities have recently ordered the closure of more than twenty music lounge in Riyadh and Jeddah. These spaces, which have become popular in recent years, have offered live appearances, shisha, mixed gender spaces and affordable entrance. They symbolize the rapidly social transformation that takes place under the kingdom’s modernization agenda. Employees explained the closures by reporting violations of public health and hygiene codes. Inspectors reported violations severe enough to justify the immediate shutdown. However, many observers believe that repression reflects increasing pressure from the conservatives you are worried about at the rate of reforms. The lounges have
Listen to the article Saudi Arabia’s non -oil exports increased to a high level of $ 515 billion Riyals ($ 137.29 billion) in 2024, Saudi Arabia’s Press Service (SPA) said, as the kingdom proceeded with economic diversification plans. The largest oil exporter in the world is seeking Vision 2030, an economic strategy aimed at reducing hydrocarbon dependence and expanding sectors, including tourism, sports and construction. Non -oil exports increased by 13% compared to 2023 and increased more than 113% since the start of vision 2030, Spa said. Abdulrahman Althukair, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s export development Authority, acknowledged growth in the
Arslan Ash, world -renowned champion Tekken 8 from Pakistan, confirmed on Wednesday that he will lose two major Esports tournaments in Riadh’s 2025 -Gamers8 and Evo Japan -referring to continued visa complications. He is considered one of the best players in the world in the world, Arslan Ash was a dominant figure in the competitive scene of the game. His retirement from Riyadh Clash and Evo Japan tournaments is a major blow to both fans and organizers, especially after his operational performance earlier this year on the world stage. In a statement released via X (formerly Twitter), Arslan Ash said:
Tesla officially started in Saudi Arabia, marking a central move in the largest economy of the Gulf, as the pioneer of the electric vehicle (EV) is struggling with the fall of world sales and fierce competition from Chinese and local manufacturers. The California -based automotive industry made its kingdom debut with a launch event in Riyadh on April 10, followed by the opening of the temporary shows in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The expansion comes right in front of a scheduled visit by US President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations. Saudi Arabia, traditionally a shelter for
February 27, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Center) gestures to US National Security Counselor Mike Waltz (left) as he meets with Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh. – Reuters Naif Alotaibi, a prominent Saudi Arabian media adviser and adviser, argued that people are seeking Riyadh’s help to resolve major global conflicts not only because of their strong economic position and political influence, but also because there are many more deeper factors. Alotaibi, currently serving as press attaché at the Saudi Arabian embassy in Pakistan, expressed these views on a recent piece of opinion published in the Arabic news.
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