Monday, July 8, 2024

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Millions of Muslims across the world celebrate Eid ul Fitr

Millions of people around the world have gathered for prayers and feasting to mark the end of the Holy Month Across the world, millions of Muslims have marked the end of Ramadan with prayers, feasting and family time. Traditional greetings during...

Muslim world condemns terror attacks in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan, UAE, Turkey, Iran, Qatar and other leaders from Muslim world condemn terror attacks in Saudi Arabia and urge for unity among muslims Gulf and Arab States strongly condemned terrorist attacks that rocked Saudi Arabia on Monday, pledging to unify...

Multiple explosions hit Saudi Arabian cities of Qatif, Medina and Jeddah

Four security guards killed at Prophet's Mosque in Medina in third attack to hit kingdom in one day JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) -- At least four security guards were killed and five others wounded in the blast outside the Prophet’s Mosque...

Iranian pilgrims to miss Hajj 2016 as Saudi Arabia, Iran Hajj talks fail

Saudi Arabia, Iran officials blame each other over Hajj talks' failure while Iranian Muslims to miss out on annual pilgrimage Iranian Muslims will miss out on the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia in September 2016, as Tehran and Riyadh...

Sacked workers in Saudi Arabia set fire to buses in protest

Binladin Group had given the sacked foreign workers a permanent exit visa to leave the country RIYADH (Saudi Arabia) - Employees at construction giant Saudi Binladin Group have reportedly set fire to more than seven company buses in the latest...

Saudi Arabia bans imports of shrimps from Pakistan

Saudi Arabia has banned shrimp imports from Pakistan as a precautionary measure after detecting white spot disease in crustaceans exported from the country, according to Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The measure is based on a report of the...

Pakistan’s Middle East Policy: Striking a balance between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Is it possible for Pakistan to strike a balance between ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran? The answer is Yes. Former Ambassador Masood Khan explains how.. By Masood Khan The essence of President Hassan Rohani’s visit to Islamabad was bilateral relations...

PM Nawaz, Gen Raheel attend closing ceremony of war games in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif Thursday attended closing ceremony of joint military exercise “North Thunder” in Saudi Arabia’s Hafarul Batin city RIYADH (Saudi Arabia) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff...

India world’s largest arms importer; US, Russia dominate arms sales

India emerged as the world’s largest arms importer, accounting for 14% of the global imports in the 2011-2015 timeframe. The latest data on international arms transfers released by a global think-tank, SIPRI, also shows India’s arms imports remain three times...

PM Nawaz, Army Chief to visit Saudi Arabia, Iran for mediation

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and COAS General Raheel Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia and Iran on Monday ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif would travel to Riyadh and Tehran together on Monday in an...

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Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to scientists, innovators and talented individuals – meet the first recipients

Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to a selected number of scientists, doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and talented people who have unique capabilities, expertise, and specializations.