Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate inches up to 1.6% in August DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate inched up to 1.6% in August, from 1.5% in July, government data showed... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:40pm
World European, Muslim countries meet in Spain eyeing schedule for Palestinian statehood MADRID: Spain, hosting a high-level meeting on Friday of several Muslim and European countries on ways to end the... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:42pm
World In Riyadh, China’s Premier Li calls for accelerated Gulf trade talks BEIJING/DUBAI: China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday urged Beijing and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:59pm
Pakistan Saudi Arabia committed to Pakistan’s economic growth, says KSA envoy Finance Division says ambassador has indicated that a Saudi business delegation could visit Pakistan in coming months to explore areas for joint ventures, collaborative investments Updated 11 Sep, 2024 08:44pm
World Russia invites MbS to October BRICS summit MOSCOW: Russia has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend a BRICS summit in the city of Kazan from... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
World Russian FM meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh RIYADH: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Riyadh on Monday where he met with Saudi Arabia’s de facto... Published 09 Sep, 2024 10:43pm
World China says Premier Li Qiang to visit Saudi, UAE this week BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this week, Beijing’s foreign... Updated 09 Sep, 2024 03:54pm
Markets Saudi Arabia cuts Oct Arab light crude price for Asia to near 3-year low Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has cut the October price for flagship Arab light crude to Asia to the lowest in... Published 09 Sep, 2024 12:18pm
Business & Finance Pak cos participate in 24 Fintech 2024 exhibition ISLAMABAD: The 24 Fintech 2024 exhibition held from 3-5 September 2024 in Riyadh, celebrated the best in Fintech and... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
Markets Growth in Saudi non-oil activity up slightly in August-PMI DUBAI: The pace of growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector recovered slightly in August from the previous month’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:40am
Sports Glitzy Esports competition reignites Saudi ‘sportswashing’ debate BEIRUT: For eight weeks, all gamers’ eyes were on Riyadh but for some rights groups the real winner of the first... Published 02 Sep, 2024 05:32pm
Print Pakistan seeks trade, not loans, from China and KSA: Ahsan LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that... Updated 01 Sep, 2024 12:37pm
World Saudi Arabia changes senior military commanders RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued royal decrees announcing changes to the heads of its joint forces, navy and land forces,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World MBS chairs cabinet meeting DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state media said, for the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
World US lifts restrictions on Saudi weapons, with eye on resolving Gaza WASHINGTON: The United States confirmed Monday it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, as... Published 12 Aug, 2024 11:27pm
Markets Saudi crude oil exports to China set to slip in September, sources say SINGAPORE: Saudi crude oil exports to China are set to fall in September to about 43 million barrels, several trade... Published 12 Aug, 2024 09:58am
World US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say WASHINGTON: The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia,... Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:35pm
Markets Pakistan’s remittance inflow stands at $3bn in July, up 48% year-on-year On monthly basis, inflow down 5% Amount from Saudi Arabia remains highest at $761mn Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:18pm
Pakistan Muslim countries: Zardari for greater unity, cooperation ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for greater unity and cooperation among Muslim... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:33am
World Saudi king allows cabinet to meet without him or crown prince DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a royal decree that allows the cabinet to convene in the absence of both... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:39pm
Editorials Another IMF precondition met EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told reporters on the side-lines of the Senate Parliamentary... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan At OIC, Pakistan condemns assassination of Haniyeh ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while strongly condemning assassination of Hamas... Updated 08 Aug, 2024 12:42pm
Pakistan Dar reaches KSA to attend OIC moot ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Saudi Arabia to participate in the ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Business & Finance Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low RIYADH: Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net profit of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
BR Research Oil prices: Bears take over In what have been a chaotic few days on the geopolitical front, international crude oil investors are not having any... Published 06 Aug, 2024 06:48am
Markets OPEC oil output rises in July on Saudi rebound: survey LONDON: OPEC oil output rose in July, a Reuters survey found on Friday, as a rebound in Saudi Arabian supply and... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Markets Asia’s crude oil imports drop in July as China stays weak: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s crude oil imports dropped to the lowest in two years in July as demand remained weak in top... Published 01 Aug, 2024 01:14pm
Business & Finance Saudi budget deficit tops $4bn in Q2 DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit rose to 15.3 billion riyals ($4.09 billion) in the second quarter, almost... Published 01 Aug, 2024 07:27am
Print Saudi envoy, Dar discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf al Maliki held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:53am
Pakistan Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to strengthen beneficial ties Saudi Arabian ambassador Nawaf Al Maliki Saturday met with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and reaffirmed their... Updated 27 Jul, 2024 10:10pm
Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US