Led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the high-powered Saudi delegation arrived here Monday on a two-day visit essentially to expedite the follow-up on the understanding reached between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman during their recent meeting in Makkah Al Mukarramah to enhance bilateral economic cooperation. Recalling […]
The delegation consists of Saudi Minister of Water and Agriculture Eng Abdul Rahman Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Deputy Minister of Investment Badr AlBadr, Head of Saudi Special Committee Mohammad Mazyed Al Towaijri, and senior officials from Ministry of Energy and Saudi Fund for General Investments. Finance Minister […]
The Miss Universe Organization has denied recent allegations that said a Saudi Arabian model will compete in the 2018 Miss Universe contest, as reported by Al Arabiya English. In order to make it clear that Saudi Arabia is not yet confirmed as a participant nation for the 2024 event, the pageantry organization has released a […]
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs related to the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage. This initiative aims to provide employment opportunities for Saudi nationals and ensure the smooth facilitation of the Hajj pilgrimage. Application Window Open: Interested individuals can now apply for these seasonal jobs […]
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recently shared some new figures about people performing Umrah during Ramadan. According to their latest data, a whopping eight million individuals have taken part in Umrah rituals this month. During Ramadan, many people from all over the world visit Madinah before heading to Makkah for their spiritual journey. Saudi […]
During Ramadan, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a new service: smart golf carts for tawaf, which circle the Holy Kaaba. This service aims to help older people and those with special needs during the busy Umrah season. The authority announced that certain pilgrims can […]
Saudi Arabia plans to set up a modern university in Pakistan to train skilled workers needed for its upcoming projects. The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development is suggesting a special quota for Pakistani workers for NEOM and other projects in Saudi Arabia. This move strengthens the partnership between the two countries in […]
An AI-induced jaw-dropping rally in Nvidia shares has taken the company’s valuation from $1 trillion to more than $2 trillion in just nine months, overtaking Amazon.com (AMZN.O), opens a new tab, Google-parent Alphabet and Saudi Aramco, Nvidia’s market capitalization currently hovers around $2.38 trillion, lagging Apple by just about $230 billion and Microsoft by about […]
In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a brand-new mosque has been built using 3D technology. This mosque is situated in the Al Juhra housing project in the northern part of Jeddah. Covering a vast area of 5600 square meters, it stands out as the first of its kind in the country. The construction of this mosque took […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, citing worries about cleanliness, has issued an order prohibiting iftar meals within mosque premises ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs published a notification last week that included stringent instructions for observing iftar, the meal that breaks the fast during Ramadan. The notice states that […]
