Saudi Arabia

Saudi air defences intercepted two missiles over Riyadh on Sunday that had been fired from Yemen. ...

The move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s wide-ranging drive....

It is a annual gift of KSA for Pakistan. ...

Mohammed bin Salman became crown prince of SA a year ago,shaking up the ultra-conservative oil power...

It was a small fire in one of the engines, the right engine, but the plane landed safely....

Saudi air defences Sunday intercepted a ballistic missile fired from rebel-held territory in Yemen. ...

Fighting between Iran-backed rebels and a pro-government alliance has raised UN fears...

Around 22 million people in Yemen depend on humanitarian aid, with 8.4 million at risk of starvation...

Eid is being celebrated around with zeal and fervour....

Some parts from five missiles fired at Saudi Arabia by Yemen's rebels were manufactured in Iran. ...

Nine pro-government troops were killed in the same area...

Hodeidah is the lifeline for the majority of Yemen's population, who live in Houthi territory....

PM emphasized his government’s commitment to further strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia. ...

Saudi women clad in skinny jeans and T-shirts, revving motorbikes at a Riyadh sports circuit....

Saudi air defences intercepted a ballistic missile from Yemen over the southern city of Jizan. ...

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have offered $2.5 billion in aid for Jordan. ...

Moscow's Luzhniki stadium will host the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia. ...

A foreigner threw himself from the roof of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, said Saudi police....

The terrorists were trained in camps in Iran" and "planned to assassinate prominent figures...

Ten Saudi women swapped their foreign licences for Saudi ones in multiple cities, including the capital Riyadh, as the kingdom prepares to end its ban on June 24. Photo: AP ...

King Salman had replaced the country’s labour, Islamic affairs and culture ministers....

Prince Mohammed has spearheaded a string of policy changes in ultraconservative Saudi Arabia. Photo: File...

He chaired meeting in Jeddah. ...

The new law appears to be in preparation for the historic lifting of the kingdom’s driving ban on women on June 24. Photo: AFP...

The kingdom's Shura Council, which advises the cabinet, approved a draft law on Monday which would introduce a prison term of up to five years and a penalty of 300,000 riyals ($80,000). Photo: AFP ...

Pakistani skilled labour demand is increasing in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC)....

The revelation has been made by a Saudi opposition activist Mohammed al-Mas'ari....

Ahsan Iqbal extended greetings and felicitations from the government and people of Pakistan....

A directive from the economy ministry ordered shops to immediately strip shelves of products from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt. Photo: AFP ...

Debris from the missile landed in residential areas of Najran without causing casualties....

There was no immediate comment from Saudi officials and campaigners said the terms of their release are not known. Photo: AFP...

Debris from the missile landed in residential areas of Jizan without causing casualties....

Famously known as the ‘Mosque of the two Qiblas’, the white coloured mosque’s history dates back to the time of Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him), when he received a revelation from Allah to change the Qibla from Jerusalem to Mecca, where the entire congregation changed their direction during their prayer. Photo: File...

Saudi authorities have widened crackdown on women's rights advocates, detaining three more activists. Photo: AFP...

International Crisis Group has urged Saudi Arabia not to turn Iraq into 'cold war' front with Iran. ...

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch called on the authorities to release the detainees, identifying six of them. Photo: Reuters...

Saudi activist and campaigner Aziza al-Yousef was among the seven women's rights champions arrested. Photo: Reuters...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was allegedly hit by two bullets....

The United States and six Gulf Arab states announced sanctions on the leadership of Hezbollah....

Deputy commander of the Umrah forces Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Ahmadi made the announcement....

The holy Quran was recited to holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the month of Ramazan...

Start of Ramadan is determined by the lunar calendar ...

Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli gunfire on Monday that killed at least 55 Palestinians. ...

Saudi troops have been deployed to Yemeni island of Socotra following tensions over UAE presence. ...

Branded "SBC", the channel will broadcast exclusive content including films, talk shows and cooking ...

Saudi FM said that Saudi Arabia will seek to develop its own nuclear weapons if Iran does. ...

Riyadh has long accused its regional rival Tehran of supplying the Huthis with ballistic missiles....

Saudi Arabia said it supports and welcomes Trump's decision to withdraw from 2015 Iran nuclear deal....

Women 18 years of age and older will be allowed to apply for a driver's license. ...

Two air strikes damaged the palace as well as houses and businesses...

The goal is to create "a true cultural industry, with theaters, cinemas and training centers ...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Iran's ambition to dominate the Middle East remains. ...

Authorities have touted the 334-square kilometre (130 square mile) project in Qiddiya, southwest of the capital, as the kingdom's answer to Disneyland. Photo: AFP ...

Saudi Arabia said its air defences on Friday intercepted a missile fired by Yemeni rebels. ...

Princess Noura bint Faisal Al-Saud, the great-granddaughter of Saudi Arabia's founder, was named honorary president of the Arab Fashion Council in December. Photo: AFP...

Saudi Arabia said it has delayed by three days the launch of an "entertainment city" near Riyadh. ...

The 334-square kilometre project in Qiddiya, southwest of Riyadh, would rival Walt Disney. Photo: AF...

Yemen's conflict has sparked what the UN has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis....

Saudi air defences intercepted ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels at kingdom's city of Najran....

Four British pilgrims were killed in Saudi Arabia when their bus collided with a fuel tanker. ...

The conservative desert kingdom lifted the decades-long ban on cinemas last year as part of a far-reaching modernisation drive, with AMC Entertainment granted the first licence to operate movie theatres. Photo: AFP...

It was the latest in a series of such attacks....

Four Saudi officers were killed when their checkpoint came under gunfire in southern Asir province. ...

The invitation-only gala event comes after the kingdom lifted the ban on cinemas last year. ...

Pakistan Investment Seminar 2018 was held at Riyadh Chamber of Commerce ...

Pictures of female athletes running in the garb in the Red Sea city of Jeddah went viral last month, setting off a new debate on sartorial freedoms for women in a country where the typically all-black, body-shrouding garment is obligatory in public. Photo: AFP...

The conservative kingdom lifted a 35-year ban on cinemas last year....

Saudi Foreign Minister reaffirmed on Tuesday the kingdom's willingness to deploy troops to Syria. ...

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Huthi rebels. ...

Saudi-led coalition warned Huthi rebels of a painful response over new attacks on Saudi Arabia. ...

Saudi Arabia concluded a month-long military exercise involving more than two dozen nations. ...

PM Abbassi and Saudi king Salman discussed ways to further boost their bilateral ties. ...

The closing ceremony was also attended by the heads of Arab countries. ...

Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Sunday slammed Iran's "blatant interference" in the region. ...

PM, COAS will participate in concluding ceremony of Gulf Shield...

Saudi king announces $150m donation for maintenance of Islamic heritage in East Jerusalem...

The Saudi-backed government said in a statement Saturday that the drones are "made in Iran". ...

Saudi air defences intercepted a missile fired by Yemeni rebels at kingdom's southern city of Jizan....

The Gulf crisis is not on the table at the upcoming meeting of Arab League states. ...

Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted ballistic missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen....

There were 2937 Pakistani prisoners including 1357 in Riyadh and 1580 in Jeddah. ...

Saudi Arabia and France agreed on the need to curb Tehran's "expansionism" in the Middle East. ...

Adel al-Jubeir talked to media in Paris....

Sudan has not officially confirmed or denied the deaths of its soldiers in the ambush....

French Culture Minister Francoise Nyssen signed the agreement with her Saudi counterpart Awwad Alawwad. Photo: AFP ...

Saudi Arabia's crown prince arrived in France on Sunday on the next leg of a global tour. ...

Saudi Arabia's crown prince travels Sunday to France on the next leg of his global tour. ...

The missile fired at the town of Jizan was intercepted and destroyed....

AMC Entertainment has been granted the first licence to operate cinemas, with Saudi state media saying the US giant is expected to open 40 cinemas across 15 Saudi cities over the next five years. Photo: AFP...

Macron is expected to host Prince Mohammed for a three-day trip to France....

"I believe the Palestinians and the Israelis have the right to have their own land."...

The provision, part of a new anti-cybercrime law came into force last week....

Saudi Arabia's crown prince said, Israel has a "right" to a homeland. Photo: AFP ...

Government and people of Pakistan reiterated their full support and solidarity with Saudi leadership...

In the past four years there has been a decrease of 400,000 in Pakistanis who have left for better job prospects in these countries. Photo: AFP...

Saba said the attack had caused deaths among Saudi forces but provided no details....

The kingdom has launched a major image overhaul....

Saudi Arabia had long had broad immunity from Sept. 11 lawsuits in the United States. ...

UN Security Council condemned multiple missile attacks launched by Huthi rebels on Saudi Arabia. ...

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired meeting of the federal cabinet....

Riyadh and Moscow are considering a deal to greatly extend a short-term alliance on oil curbs....

Guterres stressed that the war in Yemen requires a political solution, and not just a humanitarian response. Photo: AFP ...

Saudi forces said they intercepted seven missiles....

Pakistan reiterated full support and solidarity with the Saudi leadership....

Hasham praised Pakistani people and military for successfully defeating terrorism. ...

One Egyptian was killed and two of his countrymen were wounded by falling shrapnel in Riyadh. ...

Abdelmalik al-Huthi said his fighters are ready to make more sacrifices against Saudi-led coalition....

Saudi Arabia has no official diplomatic relations with Israel....

Mattis said he believes Saudi Arabia is "part of the solution."...

There will now be three flights weekly in each direction....

Promoting a more moderate form of Islam is one of the promises made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman under plans to modernise the deeply conservative Muslim kingdom. Photo: Reuters...

The oil-rich kingdom has long relied on foreign labour for jobs in sales and services, both for skills and cost, but these positions are increasingly being reserved for Saudi workers. Photo: AFP...

Saudi Arabia's crown prince received an effusive welcome at White House Tuesday from US President. ...

Billionaire Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal says all is forgiven and forgotten after his three-month detention in an anti-corruption crackdown, dismissing speculation he had forfeited control of his assets in exchange for his freedom. Photo: AFP...

Jubeir called out Iran for what Riyadh has long slammed as Tehran's destabilizing behavior in region...

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet US president Donald Trump today. ...

Prince Mohammed has implemented some reforms on women’s rights, pushing for greater participation in the workforce, and lifting a ban on women driving. Photo: Getty images...

Both the leaders are expected to deepen an already warm and congenial relationship....

Breaking out of the box: Halah Alhamrani, 41, has set up her own gym for women in the coastal city of Jeddah. Photo: AFP ...

Princess Hassa bint Salman is the sister of the powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and is wanted for questioning related to armed violence, kidnapping, theft and death threats that a member of her security team is accused of, the source said. Photo: Getty Images...

He was giving interview to US television. ...

The award was given in a ceremony held in Riyadh....

The newspaper said at least 17 detainees were hospitalised after facing abuse....

Imam-e-Kaaba discussed matters of mutual interest during his meeting with General Qamar Javed Bajwa....

Matters of bilateral interest between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were also discussed....

Saudi women have had a momentous year as the young, reform-minded Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lifted a number of key restrictions on their rights. Photo: Reuters ...

HRW says Saudi Arabia has executed 73 Pakistanis during the past four years, more than any other foreign nationality. Photo: AFP ...

Thousands of fans were taken by surprise when tickets for Hosny's first-ever Saudi concert in the western city of Jeddah on March 30 came with the edict that dancing was "strictly prohibited". Photo: AFP ...

"After Brexit, there will be huge opportunities for Britain as a result of Vision 2030."...

The kingdom, where conservatives once bridled at even limited freedoms for women, is in the midst of reforms that mark the biggest cultural shake-up in its modern history. Photo: AFP ...

Zabid is located just southeast of the Red Sea rebel-held port of Hodeida which the Yemeni government, backed by a Saudi-led military coalition, is fighting to retake. Photo: AFP...

The visit was part of a three-day stay in Egypt for Prince Mohammed, his first public trip abroad since he became heir apparent last year. He will head for Britain and the United States later this month. Photo: Reuters...

Prince Mohammed accompanied Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to review construction projects...

Hundreds of women runners, many of them dressed in traditional Islamic attire, raced in eastern Al-Ahsa region. Photo: Al Arabiya English...

Prince Mohammed bin Salman's two-day visit to Cairo comes ahead of a scheduled trip to Britain....

Saudi Arabia began issuing licences to operate cinemas in the kingdom...

The Federal Cabinet allowed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to carry out Hajj balloting...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is to visit the United States from March 19-22...

"The kingdom couldn't meet budget targets without halting this looting," the crown prince said....

The site of an archaeological discovery north of the city of Sakaka in Saudi Arabia's northwestern Al-Jouf province, with a carved sculpture of a camel's legs seen in the foreground (R). Photo: AFP...

The monarch also replaced the heads of the ground forces and air defences, as well as senior officia...

'Pakistan will develop a strategy to avoid being put on a global terror financing watchlist'...

The reforms are largely motivated by economics and are part of a strategy to diversify the economy away from oil and create jobs for young Saudis. Photo: Reuters...

The first Riyadh half marathon drew an international all-male field. Photo: AFP...

There was no mention of Pakistan in the terrorist financing watchlist...

Khatib said hundreds of new companies have sprung up over the past year....

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and China formed a trio to block US-led move to put Pakistan on FATF watchlist....

Media cell spokesman of Pakistan Army said Pakistan has strong ties with both Gulf countries...

The authority said earlier this week that more than 5,000 events are planned for 2018. Photo: AFP...

The news went viral on social media....

The prime minister said he would also take the parliament into confidence on the matter....

Saudi Arabia is set to host in March its first ever Arab Fashion Week. Photo: AFP ...

Chairman Raza Rabbani branded Khurram Dastagir's briefing today incomplete...

The policy change also marks a major step away from the strict guardianship system....

Naval exercise was completed in two phases....

The exercise was scheduled from 09 to 17 Feb 18....

The objectives of the exercise were to improve interoperability, to enhance professional skills. ...

COAS met Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Rawalpindi today....

During the first phase, series of land and harbour exercises were scheduled....

"It is a positive social event and congratulating people for it is not against sharia (law)," Ghamdi told Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya television. Photo: Morocco News...

The new routes will serve business travelers as well as ferry Hajj and Umrah visitors. ...

Guests trickled in after the palatial 500-room hotel reopened on Sunday to find few signs of the three-month incarceration of princes, ministers and business moguls in an unprecedented anti-corruption purge. Photo: AFP ...

Various training exercises were organised onboard PN and RSNF Ships and harbour facilities. ...

Saudi women need not wear the abaya a senior member of the top Muslim clerical body said. Photo: Reuters...

Pakistan Navy ships have reached Al jubail Saudi Arabia for Joint maritime exercise Naseem Al Behr....

Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed four Pakistani men convicted rape and Murder. ...

General Bajwa discussed bilateral military relations with Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. ...

Saudi Arabia said $107bn has been recovered so far in crackdown on high-level corruption. ...

Saudi Arabian attorney general said he has decided to release all those proven not guilty...

Authorities have so far not commented on his case....

Most detainees have agreed on financial settlements in exchange for their freedom....

In an info graphic cited by Saudi-owned Al Arabiya, the attorney general said 90 detainees had been ...

A dozen beasts have been disqualified from this year's Saudi "camel beauty contest" because their handlers used Botox to make them more handsome. Photo: Reuters...

Saudi Arabia will soon begin issuing tourist visas, opening up one of the last frontiers of global tourism - a sector touted as the desert kingdom’s "white oil" - as it steps up diversification efforts to wean itself off its crude oil dependence. Photo: AFP ...

A dozen beasts have been disqualified from this year's Saudi "camel beauty contest"....

Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Ghofaily was received by Chief of the Naval Staff in Islamabad....

The new aid programme seeks to open land, sea and air lanes to Yemen....

Consulate of Pakistan is promoting this prime fruit of Pakistan in the market....

The closing ceremony of the 11th JMC session was co-chaired by Minister for Commerce and Textile...

A hotel employee reached by phone also confirmed to AFP that bookings were available as of mid-February. Photo: AFP/Getty...

Cinemas were banned in the early 1980s under pressure from Islamists as Saudi society. Photo: Reuters...

The first stadium to allow women to witness the game was in Jeddah, the city of the Red Sea....

The new measure comes after Riyadh, long known for imposing harsh restrictions on women, announced it was lifting a ban prohibiting them from driving, as well as reopening cinemas. Photo: AFP...

Binladin is the biggest builder in the country and important to Riyadh's plans....

The showroom was opened in a shopping mall in the western Red Sea port city of Jeddah to allow women the freedom to choose their own cars before they hit the road. Photo: AFP ...

He passed away after suffering a brain stroke....

Islamabad condemned missile attack by Houthi militia on Najran city....

In September, hundreds of women were allowed to enter a sports stadium in Riyadh for the first time to mark Saudi Arabia’s national day. Photo: AFP...

The princes were transferred to the high-security Ha'ir prison in the capital "ahead of their trial"...

PTI chief stated that Pakistan has sacrificed a lot of lives in war against terrorism...

No casualties have been reported in the attacks....

We are seeing positive growth in rice exports, the Senior Vice Chairman of REAP said. ...

Assaf "resumed work" on Tuesday after being "recently proven innocent"...

Saudi transport minister Al-Amoudi was aboard in Haramain Express Train for its first full journey...

Saudi Arabia is among Pakistan's best friends on whom we can blindly trust, CM said. ...

Sources told that the meeting lasted for one and a half hour....

He told that the ex-PM is using his political influence in the Muslim world to solve issues...

The nation would not accept any agreement such as NRO: PTI...

Zardari said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) invariably victimised Sindh province....

The five percent sales tax applies to most goods and services. Photo: AFP...