NEW DELHI: Indian scholars welcomed on Sunday initiatives to preserve historical relations between India and the Arab world, after representatives of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Foundation held seminars on Arabic heritage in India as part of the New Delhi World Book Fair. The Kingdom was the guest of honor at India’s second-oldest book fair, which … Read more
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Dubai Iranian pilgrims will for the first time in eight years begin regular travel to Saudi Arabia from Dec. 19, Iranian media reported on Wednesday in the latest sign of thawing relations between the two oil-producing rivals in the Gulf. Iran Umrah pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia … Read more
Pakistan accuses Kabul of playing ‘double game’ to avoid handing over TTP militants ISLAMABAD: A senior Pakistani official in southwestern Balochistan province on Saturday accused Taliban officials in Afghanistan of playing a “double game,” asserting that despite multiple requests from Pakistani authorities to hand over militants targeting its people and security forces, they had not … Read more
RIYADH: A massive crowd of fans enjoyed a captivating volleyball performance on Thursday during the 2023 Saudi Games men’s volleyball final, where Al-Hilal beat title-holders Al-Ahli three sets to one.Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Musaed, vice president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and director of the Saudi Games, crowned Al-Hilal the 2023 gold … Read more
Ex-PM Khan nominates Barrister Gohar Khan for party chairman’s position ahead of national polls ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan will not contest the intra-party polls scheduled for Saturday, his party colleagues said on Wednesday, announcing Barrister Gohar Khan as the “nominated caretaker” for the chairman’s position ahead of the national elections next year in … Read more
The HDC·Together Huawei MEA Ecosystem Summit, held in Dubai, showcased a seamless fusion of collaboration and innovation. The first day of the exclusive event was on Nov. 27 at the illustrious Dubai Opera. It brought together Huawei Ecosystem partners from China and across the Middle East and Africa. Building bridges for future growth Organized in … Read more
RIYADH: Pakistan aims to bolster its workforce in Saudi Arabia’s developing projects to boost collaboration with the Kingdom’s government and the private sector, according to a senior official from the Asian nation. Jawad Sohrab, special assistant to Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, told Arab News his country is focused … Read more
There are few elite live sports that have failed to become even more popular in the virtual world of esports. The online gaming industry is today worth hundreds of billions of dollars and now dwarfs the film industry and many sporting ones. The trend is only set to continue in one direction. Which is why … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal cabinet decided on Wednesday it would return the unutilized quota of the Hajj sponsorship scheme this year to Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, as the cabinet approved important amendments to the Hajj Policy 2024. The ‘Sponsorship Scheme Hajj’ was introduced by the government this year, allowing overseas Pakistanis to … Read more
RIYADH: Boeing anticipates a demand for 3,000 new aircraft in the Middle East by 2042, signifying the region’s growth in the aviation sector. During a media briefing ahead on Nov. 12, ahead of Dubai Airshow 2023, President of Boeing Brendan Nelson restated the company’s commitment to supporting the industry in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and neighboring nations. … Read more