Pakistan receives $2bln Saudi inflow, confirms SBP
- 16-Apr-2026
Saudi Arabia has extended financial support to Pakistan by depositing $2 billion into the account of the State Bank of Pakistan, the central bank confirmed on Thursday. A day earlier, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that Saudi Arabia has committed $3 billion in additional financial support for Pakistan, with disbursement expected next week. He further […]
Saudi Arabia announces fines for unauthorized Hajj pilgrims
- 15-Apr-2026
Saudi Arabia has announced a series of strict penalties targeting individuals attempting to perform Hajj 2026 without official permits, as well as those assisting visit visa holders in undertaking the pilgrimage unlawfully. Saudi Interior Ministry announced that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone facilitating illegal participation, including those providing accommodation, transportation, […]
Saudi Arabia: Updated rules and regulations for employment
- 14-Apr-2026
A major policy shift has been introduced for foreign nationals intending to work in Saudi Arabia, with authorities enforcing stricter labour regulations. According to the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment in Islamabad, new rules governing leave and absenteeism have been implemented under Saudi Arabia labour law, and will apply to all foreign workers across […]
Saudi Arabia restores East-West pipeline capacity after attacks
- 13-Apr-2026
Saudi Arabia has restored the East-West pipeline and other affected energy facilities following the recent attacks, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Energy confirmed on Sunday. In an official statement, the ministry said that swift recovery operations — launched after the April 9 incidents — have significantly strengthened supply reliability. It noted that the Saudi Arabia energy […]
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid Iran war PMI shows
- 05-Apr-2026
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August 2020, as the Iran war snarled up supply chains, a business survey showed on Sunday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, tumbled to 48.8 in March from 56.1 in February. Readings […]
Saudi Riyal 30,000 fine for violation of THIS new rule in Saudi Arabia
- 02-Apr-2026
Saudi Arabia has introduced a series of stricter penalties for violations of its travel document laws, including hefty fines and travel bans for Saudi citizens who breach official regulations. Under the updated executive rules, Saudi citizens travelling to countries where travel is prohibited could face fines of up to SR30,000 and a travel ban of […]
Saudi Arabia has GOOD NEWS for expired visa holders
- 25-Mar-2026
The Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has announced measures to assist holders of visas who were unable to leave the Kingdom due to the current circumstances in the region. The directive covers all types of visit visas, Umrah, transit, and final exit visas that have expired as of 25 February 2026. Read Also: Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic ministers to discuss Iran war
- 19-Mar-2026
Saudi Arabia will host a consultative meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss ways to support regional security and stability given the Iran war, the kingdom’s foreign ministry said. A Turkish diplomatic source said separately that representatives from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, […]
Saudi Arabia makes important Eid 2026 announcement
- 17-Mar-2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2026. In an official announcement, the court urged anyone who sees the crescent with the naked eye or through binoculars to report it to the nearest court and register […]
Saudi Arabia intercepts 31 drones over Riyadh, eastern regions
- 16-Mar-2026
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense announced that a total of 31 drones were intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh and the Eastern Province since early Sunday morning. According to the ministry, the first interceptions occurred during the night when two drones were shot down over Riyadh and Eastern regions. Around an hour later, two additional […]