Saudi Arabia
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…
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…
