The ambitious remarks came as the conflict between Israel and Hamas shows no signs of abating. Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister stated on Tuesday that the country may recognize Israel if a comprehensive peace were reached that included statehood for the Palestinians. Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated in front of a panel at the World Economic […]
In order to attract skilled professionals and investors, Saudi Arabia has launched five new visas as part of its “premium residency products.” These initiatives are in line with the country’s objectives for economic transformation and increasing worldwide corporate significance. Special skill, gifted, investor, entrepreneur, and real estate owner residencies are among the new visa categories. […]
In a move aimed at fostering stronger ties and promoting; educational collaboration the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced scholarships for Pakistani students eager to pursue higher studies in diverse fields; across educational institutions. According to a statement issued today, the Kingdom offered 700 scholarships to Pakistani students eager to pursue higher studies in diverse […]
Saudi Arabia has said it will allow 60,000 vaccinated residents of the kingdom to attend the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. The Saudi Press Agency reported the country’s Hajj ministry as saying that this year’s pilgrimage would be “open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000 pilgrims”. The pilgrimage, scheduled for the end […]
According to Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Sunday, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has not yet made a final decision. Saudi Arabia yet to determine the number of Hajj pilgrims and Hajj-related regulations. In a video message, Qadri stated that the Saudi minister for Hajj and Umrah acknowledged, […]
Saudi Arabia has committed a loan of $500 million (over Rs. 75.5 billion) to Pakistan; which is expected to aid the latter’s development of hydropower and other infrastructure projects. It will also facilitate the development of water resources in Pakistan; as shared by the President of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Chamber […]
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi asked his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Friday to address the dire situation in the Middle East. Amid a conflict, Israel begins to pound Gaza with artillery and airstrikes. This war has taken more than 120 Palestinian lives. Also, Pakistan promises Saudi Arabia “unwavering support” for […]
Pakistan announced on Monday that 1,100 of its citizens incarcerated in Saudi Arabia will release Pakistani detainees shortly, following agreements signed with Riyadh on the release of detainees during Prime Minister Imran Khan‘s weekend visit to the Kingdom. Pakistan’s interior minister, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, told the media in Islamabad that Saudi Arabia was also able […]
Saudi Arabia has allowed Hajj this year despite growing concerns related to COVID-19. The kingdom confirmed the news on Sunday; saying there will be strict health conditions on intending pilgrims, without unveiling the restrictions and standards. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said: We are keen to enable the guests and […]
The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group on Friday expressed his support for Iran talks with Saudi Arabia and the US. In a televised address, Hassan Nasrallah said that Iran talks with Saudi Arabia and the US would benefit Tehran and its allies, while also calming regional tensions. Iran is a top backer of Hezbollah. The […]
