Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Visit Pakistan, Key Agreements Expected Islamabad – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is set to visit Pakistan later this year, sources confirmed, with exact dates currently being finalized. During the visit, several important agreements between the two nations are expected to be signed, further strengthening their […]
Saudi Airports Mark National Day With Special Passport Stamps and Gifts RIYADH – Travelers arriving in Saudi Arabia this week are being greeted with a festive touch as passport officers stamp passports with the National Day slogan, “‘Izzatan bi Tab‘ina” (Our Nature is Our Pride). The initiative, reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), extends […]
Dar Hails Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact as ‘Historic Milestone’ LONDON — Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has described the newly signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence agreement as a “historic milestone,” saying it formally strengthens the long-standing security partnership between the two countries. Speaking to the media in London, Dar noted that the pact—inked in Riyadh earlier this week […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual Defense Pact: ‘One Front Against Any Aggressor’ On social media platform X, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman declared: “KSA and Pakistan. One front against any aggressor. Always and forever.” His statement came shortly after Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister […]
PM Shehbaz to Hold Bilateral Talks with Saudi Crown Prince to Strengthen Ties Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by key members of his Cabinet, is set to meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for bilateral talks aimed at reviewing the full spectrum of Pakistan-Saudi relations. The leaders are expected to discuss regional and global […]
Saudi Arabia Approves Stricter Penalties for Serious Traffic Offenses Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved new amendments to traffic laws, introducing tougher penalties for serious violations. The decision was taken unanimously during a recent cabinet session, according to Akhbar 24. Under the new rules, offenders of major traffic violations could face imprisonment of up […]
Saudi Arabia Imposes Heavy Fines on Smoking and Hygiene Violations in Food Outlets RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has rolled out strict new penalties to improve hygiene and consumer safety in food outlets across the Kingdom. Under the updated rules, fines will range from SR500 to SR5,000 depending on the violation. […]
The exhibition, titled “In a New Light: Contemporary Photography from Saudi Arabia,” features pieces from the Kingdom Photography Award, a yearly program started by the Visual Arts Commission in 2022 to encourage professional photographers and up-and-coming photographers. The exhibition features 50 photographs chosen from past award editions and is curated by Mohamed Somji. The Kingdom […]
Saudi Arabia Plans Public Pension Program to Boost Savings, Cut Remittances RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is taking steps to encourage household savings and reduce the outflow of money sent abroad, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen financial resilience among residents. The Kingdom is expected to soon unveil its Public Pension and Savings Program, […]
Saudi Arabia Enforces Rules on Unauthorized Weather Forecasts, Cracks Down on Law Violators RIYADH – The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has tightened enforcement of regulations governing the sharing of weather information in Saudi Arabia. NCM spokesperson Hussein Al Qahtani said the action falls under Article 9 of the executive regulations, which prohibit publishing or […]
