Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Introduces Same-Day Visa Processing for Pakistanis
Saudi Arabia has introduced same-day visa processing for Pakistani citizens at its embassy in Islamabad, making the application process faster for travellers. The development was…
Pakistan Offers Saudi Arabia Tax-Free Oil Storage Facilities
Pakistan has offered Saudi Arabia tax-free oil storage facilities, allowing Saudi companies to establish commercial petroleum reserves in the country without paying local taxes. Federal…
Pakistan Offers Saudi Firms Tax-Free Oil Storage, Plans Refining Hub
Pakistan has approved a tax-neutral bonded policy that allows Saudi companies to establish commercial oil reserves in the country without local tax liabilities, according to…
Deadline for Vaccination Proof for Saudi-Bound Travellers Extended
Passengers travelling from Karachi Airport to Saudi Arabia, including Umrah pilgrims, will have to show proof of vaccination from 10am on November 20, after authorities…
Pakistan, Saudi Fund Discuss Oil Refinery Upgrades and Trade Expansion
Pakistan and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) have discussed expanding bilateral trade and investment, strengthening private-sector cooperation and exploring opportunities to upgrade Pakistan’s oil…
PIA Temporarily Halts Riyadh Flights Over Middle East Situation
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday temporarily suspended its flights to Riyadh, citing the “situation in the Middle East”, a spokesperson said. The move follows…
Saudi Arabia Unveils First Locally Made Electric Sedan and SUV
Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Ceer Exobot Sedan and Exobot SUV, marking the country’s first locally developed electric vehicles as it works toward its target…
Saudi Arabia Quietly Exits China-Led mBridge Digital Currency Project
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, a China-backed central bank digital currency platform, the Financial Times reported. The exit was not previously public. The kingdom’s…
Saudi Arabia Halts Oil Shipments to Europe
Saudi Arabia has informed European refiners that it will not supply crude oil shipments to the region next month following disruptions caused by the shutdown…
Saudi Arabia Tops List as 897 Pakistanis Deported Over Begging
As many as 950 Pakistani nationals were deported from various countries, including the United States, over the past year on allegations of begging abroad, while…
Saudi Arabia Clarifies Rules for One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
Saudi Arabia has clarified that holders of the newly introduced one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa cannot travel to the Kingdom whenever they choose, and must instead…
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Announce Joint Military Exercises Under Makkah Defense Agreement
The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed on August 14 that Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will conduct joint military, naval, and air exercises under the Makkah…
Saudi Arabia Launches New Service for Foreign Workers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new electronic service allowing the transfer of foreign workers from private-sector establishments to individual…
