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Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

Pakistan’s chief of defence forces field marshal Syed Asim Munir, was on Monday conferred with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit to the Kingdom.The award was granted under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. […]

US entertainment giant Universal Studios to build multibillion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia | World News

Universal Studios, a US entertainment giant, is exploring to build a multibillion dollar park at Qiddiya/Representative Image Universal Studios is exploring to build a multibillion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia, signalling a major step in the Kingdom’s entertainment sector. Still in its early concept stage, the park could take shape within Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s […]

Saudi Ministry of Interior launches special stamp to celebrate world Arabic Language Day | World News

Saudi Arabia launched a commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day at major airports and border crossings/Image: X To honor the rich heritage of the Arabic language, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a unique commemorative stamp, giving travelers a tangible piece of cultural pride. Commemorating Arabic language day The Ministry of Interior, through its General Directorate […]

Saudi Arabia mandates official salary transfers for domestic workers: What it means for employers and workers | World News

Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia mandates domestic worker’s salaries be paid securely through official channels/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a major step to protect domestic worker’s rights by making it mandatory for all employers to transfer salaries through official channels starting January 1, 2026. This move, designed to enhance transparency, ensure timely payments, and […]

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh introduces new semester and annual passes for unlimited travel from Jan 2026 | World News

Riyadh introduced new semester and annual passes from January 2026, offering unlimited travel across the city/Representative Image Starting next year, Riyadh commuters and students will have a simpler, more cost effective way to travel across the city as the Public Transport Authority rolls out new ticket options designed for unlimited travel. The Riyadh Public Transport […]

Saudi Arabia records rare snowfall in Tabuk and Hail as videos go viral | World News

Rare Snowfall Turns Parts of Saudi Arabia White / Image: @suadigazette On December 18, the northern landscape of Saudi Arabia traded its iconic golden hues for a shimmering coat of white. The Tabuk region, specifically the majestic Jabal Al-Lawz (which translates to “Almond Mountain”), became the center of global attention as a rare and heavy […]

24,000 Pakistanis deported from Saudi Arabia, 6,000 sent back from Dubai over ‘begging’: Report

Saudi Arabia deported around 24,000 Pakistanis over allegations of begging, while the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent back 6,000 on similar grounds, according to a report by Geo News that cites Pakistani officials.The numbers were shared during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights, which was chaired by […]

Saudi Arabia offers residential land in Riyadh at up to 84% discount | World News

Residential plots offered at up to 84% discount/Representative Image In a landmark move to make housing more accessible and curb soaring real estate costs, Saudi Arabia is offering residential land at steep discounts across Riyadh. With price cuts of up to 84%, the initiative targets affordability while shaping the city’s long-term housing landscape. Historic land […]

Saudi Arabia: Snowfall and thunderstorms expected across multiple regions this week | World News

Saudi Arabia could see snowfall and thunderstorms this week in Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, and Riyadh/Representative Image Saudi Arabia could see snowfall this week, with Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, and northern Riyadh among the regions likely to be affected. At the same time, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds are possible in other areas, prompting authorities to urge […]

UAE Golden Visa or Saudi Premium Residency: Which Gulf nation offers the best long-term future? | World News

Both programmes offer sponsor-free residency to attract global talent, investment, and long-term economic participation/Representative image For decades, long-term residency in the Gulf was deliberately elusive. You were welcome to work, invest, and build, but never quite to stay. For a time, that model worked. But as both the UAE and Saudi Arabia began to confront […]