Tag: KSA
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Saudi Authorities Issue Deadline for Umrah Pilgrims to Exit Before Hajj
Key Developments: Saudi authorities ordered Umrah pilgrims to leave the country before the Hajj operational phase begins. Entry into Makkah now requires official permits as part of crowd management measures. Only pilgrims holding valid Hajj visas will be allowed to remain in the holy city during the upcoming pilgrimage season. RIYADH (Baaghi TV) — April…
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Enhance Bilateral Trade & Investment
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed the resolve to deepen mutually beneficial economic ties, enhance bilateral trade and facilitate investments across key sectors. The development was made during a meeting between the Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed Aljadaan, on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington DC.…
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Saudi Arab proposed investment in Pakistan in no way averts default
Saudi Arabia’s interest in securing a significant stake in Pakistan’s mining sector, particularly in the Reko Diq project controlled by Barrick Gold Corp., is gaining traction. Sources familiar with the matter reveal that Manara Minerals Investment Co., backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, is poised to inject a substantial sum of at least $1…
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KSA’s Donia Abu Taleb first female to qualify for the Olympics
Saudi Arabian female taekwondo player, Donia Abu Taleb, becomes the first woman player to qualify for the Olympics. On Friday, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US confirmed, that Donia Abu Taleb is the first Saudi female athlete to qualify for this year’s Paris Olympics. In a post on X, Princess Reema bint Bandar said: “Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia commemorates centuries old foundation day
Saudi Arabia held celebrations on Tuesday to commemorate for the first time its foundation nearly 300 years ago
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Sharing heart emoji may lead to jail: Report
Saudi Arabia: Celebrating Valentine’s Day or exchanging heart emojis may lead to serving jail time or severe penalties, according to reports. The government of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is tightening its cyber laws day by day. On Valentine’s Day, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) government has enacted another new law, according to which anyone who…
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Saudi Arabia moves to redefine Islam-bearing green flag
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia is inching toward changes that govern its national anthem and green flag, which is emblazoned with a sword and inscribed with Islam’s creed as the birthplace of the faith. Late on Monday, the kingdom’s un-elected consultative Shura Council voted in favour of changes, state-run media reported. It…
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Saudis offended by FM Qureshi’s ‘arrogant’ posture
Saudi citizens took to social media to express their disapproval of the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, for sitting in a manner that is “the height of foolishness and ignorance”. According to reports, taking to the social networking website Twitter, the Saudis expressed their outrage over what they consider to be an arrogant…
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Saudi Arabia reimposes Covid-19 restrictions
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reportedly re-imposed coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in relation to growing cases of Covid-19. According to reports, the Saudi Interior Ministry has announced the decision to reimpose the SOPs due to the growing cases of Coronavirus. The ruling will take effect from tomorrow, 30th December. US airlines cancel hundreds…
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Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud calls on COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed issues of mutual interest