Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Air to Launch Direct Flights to Pakistan in August
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, will begin operations to Pakistan in August 2026, launching direct flights to Islamabad and Lahore as part of…
NADRA to Hold Mobile ID Camp in Saudi Arabia for Pakistanis
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will dispatch a mobile registration team to Saudi Arabia this week to help Pakistanis obtain identity documents closer…
Saudi Arabia Unveils Year-Long Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
Saudi Arabia has introduced a one-year multiple-entry visa for Umrah pilgrims, allowing them to travel to the kingdom as many times as they wish within…
Pakistan Eyes $6.7 Billion Saudi Oil Lifeline on Soft 15-Year Terms
Pakistan has requested a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia to be repaid over 15 years, as the government moves to secure…
International Airline Opens Office in Major Pakistani City
Saudi Airlines has inaugurated a new office in Peshawar, marking a significant step toward improving travel services for passengers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly Hajj and…
Saudi Arabia Issues Tough Visa Deadline Warning to Foreign Residents
Saudi Arabia will impose fines of up to 50,000 Saudi Riyals, six months in prison, and deportation on foreign nationals who overstay their visas and…
Saudi Arabia Introduces New Package Visa for Pakistanis
Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative that combines tourist visa applications with travel bookings, making it easier for international visitors, including Pakistanis, to plan…
Saudi Arabia Extends Expired Work Permit Deadline Until December 2026
Saudi Arabia has extended the grace period for renewing and regularizing expired work permits until December 31, 2026, giving employers and expatriate workers additional time…
Saudi Arabia Announces Mandatory Health Screening Before Starting a Job
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new occupational health framework that will require workers to undergo mandatory medical fitness assessments before beginning employment, as part of…
Saudi Arabia’s Crude Oil Exports Fall to 3.99 Million Barrels Per Day in April
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports declined for the second consecutive month in April, falling to their lowest level on record amid regional geopolitical tensions and…
Pakistan Saudi Arabia Finalise Major Investment Deals in Infrastructure and Energy
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen economic cooperation through a series of investment understandings covering infrastructure, ports, motorways, real estate and minerals development…
How Many Pakistanis Left for Work Abroad in First Four Months of 2026?
A total of 250,000 Pakistanis left the country in the first four months of 2026, seeking better employment opportunities and improved living conditions abroad in…
Pakistan Deploys 8,000 Troops, Jets & Air Defence Systems to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has reportedly deployed around 8,000 military personnel, along with fighter jets, drones and air defence systems, to Saudi Arabia under a bilateral defence arrangement, according…
