Pakistan to pay over $165 million in interest on $4.2bn Saudi Fund facility Pakistan would pay over $165 million in interest payments in a year on the $4.2-billion Saudi Fund facility ... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 12:28pm
Pakistan Pakistan seeks to host OIC moot on Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia, being Chair of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Monday called for an... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Business & Finance Bahrain outlook improves on fiscal reforms, S&P says DUBAI: S&P Global Ratings has revised Bahrain's outlook to 'stable' from 'negative' on the back of new fiscal... Published 28 Nov, 2021 01:03pm
World Saudi Arabia halts flights from more african nations DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior halted flights from and to Malawi, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, ... Published 28 Nov, 2021 12:56pm
Business & Finance PIA announces flight schedule for Saudi Arabia amid ease in restrictions PIA will operate 35 flights on a weekly basis Published 27 Nov, 2021 02:40pm
Pakistan Pakistan among 6 countries: Saudi lifts suspension of direct entry for travellers CAIRO: Saudi Arabia will allow direct entry to travellers from Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Vietnam, Egypt and India... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Sports Saudi girls 'dream' big with launch of soccer league RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's launch of its first women's football league on Monday will clear the way for girls who dream... Published 21 Nov, 2021 10:49am
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia's SAC to sign agreement for investment in Pakistan's real estate project Rs100-billion 'Sapphire Bay' is to be built under developmental REIT, will be listed within 3 years Updated 18 Nov, 2021 11:00am
Business & Finance UAE free trade talks with India and Indonesia going well, minister says DUBAI: Free trade talks between the United Arab Emirates and India and Indonesia, are making good progress, the Gulf... Published 17 Nov, 2021 01:12pm
Technology Robots, big data as Gulf nations bet on AI DUBAI: Robots puttering around Dubai's hi-tech Expo site could be a sign of things to come for the Gulf, where new... Published 17 Nov, 2021 10:09am
World UAE working to de-escalate tensions with Iran, senior official says DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates is taking steps to de-escalate tensions with Iran as part of a policy choice towards... Published 16 Nov, 2021 12:44pm
Print Workers’ remittances cross $10bn mark in 4 months Karachi: Inflows of workers’ remittances have crossed $10 billion mark during the first four months of this fiscal... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:04am
Markets Major Gulf bourses mixed in early trade Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Sunday, with the Saudi index on track to extend gains... Updated 14 Nov, 2021 02:37pm
World Saudi Arabia in talks to refinance, downsize $16bn loan DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is in talks with banks to amend the terms of a $16 billion loan due in 2023 and possibly reduce... Published 09 Nov, 2021 04:48am
Markets Larger-than-expected Saudi crude price hikes to Asia bullish for markets SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has raised the price differential of its flagship crude to Asia by more ... Published 08 Nov, 2021 10:57am
Print Saudi gets first arms deal under Biden with air-to-air missiles WASHINGTON: The US State Department approved its first major arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under US... Updated 06 Nov, 2021 09:41am
World Saudi executes man for attempt to kill security forces RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday executed a man convicted of trying to shoot dead security forces and weapons charges,... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
World Saudi Arabia appoints advisers on green debt issuance DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has appointed financial advisers for a planned green debt issuance but has yet to decide on the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 11:36am
Opinion Qarz kee peetay thay mai (I used to drink on borrowed money)... Around 200 years ago, legendary Urdu-Persian poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib had to appear before a judge to answer... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Pakistan Naya Pakistan, Saudi Vision 2030: There are significant complementarities: PM Imran Premier says Pakistan can contribute skilled and semi-skilled manpower to Saudi Arabia besides sharing its expertise in other sectors Updated 31 Oct, 2021 06:54pm
World UAE pulls diplomats from Beirut DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said Saturday it was withdrawing its diplomats from Lebanon, following a similar... Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am
Business & Finance Despite Saudi Arabia's support, concerns over economy remain: Dr Hafiz Pasha Former finance minister Dr Hafiz Pasha has said that the recently-announced $4.2-billion Saudi Arabia financial... Updated 29 Oct, 2021 04:55pm
Markets Saudi Arabia issues tender to buy about 655,000 tonnes wheat, say traders HAMBURG: Saudi Arabia's main state wheat buying agency, the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) on Thursday issued an... Updated 28 Oct, 2021 07:40pm
Markets Pakistan's rupee recovers 1.44% against US dollar as KSA support cools off market Currency closes at 172.78 after gain of Rs2.49 in inter-bank market Updated 27 Oct, 2021 06:16pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia licenses 44 companies to open regional headquarters in Riyadh DUBAI: Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it had licensed 44 international companies to set up regional headquarters in... Published 27 Oct, 2021 02:33pm
Print Saudi pledges over $1bn in 'green era' initiatives RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler pledged more than $1 billion for new global environmental initiatives on... Updated 26 Oct, 2021 09:40am
Business & Finance PM Imran invites Saudi Arabia to benefit from Pakistan's economic offerings Says private sectors of both countries can take advantage of cordial bilateral relations Updated 25 Oct, 2021 07:29pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia launches national infrastructure fund with BlackRock DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, advised by the world's largest fund manager BlackRock, has launched a national infrastructure... Published 25 Oct, 2021 02:14pm
Business & Finance Saudi push on company headquarters showing success, says official RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's push for firms to set up regional headquarters in Riyadh is proving successful and is not... Published 25 Oct, 2021 05:32am
Markets Saudi Arabia able to produce, integrate new forms of energy: minister RIYADH: Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman al-Saud said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia has the... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am