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Saudi Arabia to establish joint venture to invest in mining assets
Riyadh: The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) have announced that they would jointly establish a new company to invest in global mining assets. The company’s…
- Middle East
Saudi launches ‘Made in Makkah’, ‘Made in Madinah’ identities
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched “Made in Makkah” and “Made in Madinah” identities, for pilgrims to two holy cities, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal,…
- Middle East
Saudi: Women participation in labor market rose to 37% in 2022
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) Ahmad Al-Rajhi revealed that the percentage of women participation in the labor market during 2022 has reached 37…
- India
Saudi Arabia set to overtake India as fastest-growing major economy in 2023
Hit by weakening demand, the Indian economy is expected to grow at a slower 7 per cent rate in the current fiscal ending March 2023, setting the stage for the country losing…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia planning to increase investments in Pakistan to USD 10 billion
Riyadh: Pakistan, which is facing a severe cash crunch, has found a ray of hope in Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed officials to…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince named most influential Arab leader of 2022
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has been named the most influential Arab leader of 2022, according to a poll conducted by…
- Middle East
Ronaldo to face off against Messi in Riyadh; record rush for tickets
Riyadh: Two of football’s all-time greats— Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will meet on the pitch of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The friendly match between the French club and an all-star team…
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Saudi Arabia boosts investments in Pakistan to USD 10 billion
Islamabad: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has directed authorities to study augmenting the Gulf Kingdom’s investments in Pakistan to reach USD 10 billion and increasing its deposit to the cash-strapped country’s…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Saudi Arabia lifts limit on number of pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that it will no longer impose limits on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Haj after three years of restrictions to curb…
- Middle East
Saudi: 1.75L Indians to perform Haj in 2023; highest in history
Jeddah: In a significant move, Saudi Arabia increased the Haj quota for India for the year 2023 where a total of 1,75,025 Indian Haj pilgrims will be able to perform Haj, reportedly…
- Middle East
Dakar Rally: Ross Branch wins Stage 8
Riyadh: Hero MotoSports Team Rally scripted history once again by winning a stage at the world’s toughest rally — Dakar Rally. Ross Branch finished Stage 8 in the fastest time, securing the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Greenery covers Makkah mountains
Riyadh: The images and videos of greenery covering Makkah Al-Mukarramah mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) after weeks of heavy rains, are being widely circulated on social media platforms. The…
- Middle East
Iran’s exports to Saudi Arabia witness rapid growth in 2022: Report
Tehran: Iran’s exports to Saudi Arabia have increased dramatically in 2022 amid the two countries’ efforts to ease tensions, Iran’s IRIB news agency reported. Iran’s customs administration on Saturday said during the…
- Middle East
MHA declares Saudi-based Dr Asif Maqbool Dar as terrorist
New Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday designated the banned outfit Hizb-Ul- Mujahideen operative Dr Asif Maqbool Dar as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for his…
- Middle East
Will Saudi Arabia turn blind eye to Ronaldo, partner for breaking law?
Ever since Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia’s club Al-Nassr, many questions have been raised. Now, apart from the game, people are also debating whether Ronaldo and his longtime girlfriend…
