Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Middle East
Saudi economy grows 8.7% in 2022: Report
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.7 per cent in 2022, the highest among G20 countries, according to a report issued by the General Authority for Statistics. The…
- Middle East
UAE: Demand for Umrah rises ahead of Ramzan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a significant rise in Umrah demand as Ramzan approaches, local media reported. Travel agents recorded a 65 percent rise compared to previous months. Many buses…
- Pakistan
Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia as Kingdom continues to be at loggerheads with US
Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to side with Saudi Arabia as the kingdom continues to be at loggerheads with the United States over the cut in oil supply in the international market. “Pakistan…
- Hyderabad
Zaheeruddin Ali Khan meets first female commercial pilot of KSA
Jeddah: Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of the Siasat Daily has visited the Jazz Creative Agency office, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He met Yasmeen Mohammed Yousef Almaimani, the first female commercial…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia for the first time compete in Winter Olympic 2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recorded historic first-time participation in the Winter Olympic Games since its inception in 1924, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The 24th Winter Olympics…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: No renewal of Umrah visas for foreign pilgrims
Saudi officials have banned extending Umrah visas provided to Muslims living outside the country desirous of undertaking the smaller pilgrimage, stating that they are only valid for a 30-day stay in the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia hosts first yoga festival in the kingdom
On Saturday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) hosted its first-ever yoga festival on Bay La Sun Beach. This beach is around 100 kilometres away from Jeddah. The Saudi Yoga Committee organised…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 14k ‘illegal’ residents arrested in one week
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) arrested 14,227 violators of residency, labour and border security laws across the nation between December 23 to December 29 the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported…
