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Pakistan urges Saudi not to withdraw deposits, wants oil facility extended

Pakistan has requested Saudi Arabia not to withdraw its deposits given to its central bank and extend its oil facility for the cash-strapped country.

Indian-origin bizman helps banks open remote branches for $150

The start-up has acquired more than 30 client banks and financial institutions across Africa and Southeast Asia

Erdogan pushes limit with US, NATO; tries mending ties with S Arabia, UAE

In the war between Russia and Ukraine, as Turkey maintains good relations with both countries, Erdogan is trying a delicate balancing act

Cash-strapped Pakistan gets $8 bn in financial support from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Pakistan with a "sizeable package" of around $8 billion to help the cash-starved country bolster dwindling forex reserves and revive its ailing economy

Turkey and Saudi Arabia to revive great economic potential, Erdogan says

Erdogan said the sides were determined to accelerate efforts for the common interests and stability of the region

Five Pakistanis arrested for insulting Shehbaz Sharif's delegation in Saudi

On Thursday, some protesters, allegedly belonging to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), violated the sanctity of the Masjid-e-Nabawi by loudly chanting slogans against PM Sharif's delegation

Turkey prez Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia to mend strained ties

Erdogan said his talks in Jiddah will focus on ways to increase cooperation but also discuss regional and international developments

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif leaves for Saudi on three-day official visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday left for Saudi Arabia on his maiden three-day official visit abroad during which he will hold wide-ranging discussions with the top Saudi leadership, with particular focus on advancing economic, trade and investment ties. The 70-year-old leader was sworn in as Pakistan's 23rd prime minister on April 11 after his predecessor Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Sharif, who has been invited for the trip by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is accompanied by a high-level delegation including key members of the Cabinet. "Today I am embarking on a visit to Saudi Arabia to renew & reaffirm our bonds of brotherhood & friendship. I will have wide-ranging discussions with Saudi leadership. KSA is one of our greatest friends & as Custodian of the Two Holy Places, has a special place in all our hearts, Sharif tweeted. Separately, his office issued a video message of the prime minister. The video, played on all TV channels, .

India a key market for Saudi Arabian tourism, says Fahd Hamidaddin

Saudi Arabia has embarked on an ambitious programme to boost inbound tourism and considers India a key market, said Saudi Tourism Board CEO Fahd Hamidaddin.

Row erupts in Pakistan over PM Shehbaz Sharif's 1st foreign visit to Saudi

After PTI raised questions about this visit, Pakistan Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb responded on Monday, saying Shehbaz Sharif would travel to Saudi Arabia at his own expenses

Saudi food startup raises $ 170 mn from Sequoia Capital India, others

The company is also looking at potentially acquiring rivals to help it grow and will expand into fintech after receiving a license from the Saudi central bank

Yemeni president Abdrabbuh Hadi steps down under Saudi pressure: Report

Prince Mohammed told Hadi that other Yemeni leaders had agreed that it was time for him to relinquish power, according to the Saudi and Yemeni officials

Russia's Putin, Saudi's bin Salman discuss bilateral ties and oil

The Saudi readout of the call said the crown prince affirmed support for efforts that would lead to a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine

New Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to visit Saudi Arabia, China: Report

Traditionally, a Pakistani prime minister's first foreign visit has often been to Riyadh and Beijing due to Islamabad's strategic relationship with both countries

Saudi Arabia to receive 1 million pilgrims in upcoming Hajj season

Foreign pilgrims must submit a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before their departure to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia expands Haj to 1 million pilgrims, easing Covid-19 curbs

Saudi Arabia will let up to 1 million people join the Haj pilgrimage this year, greatly expanding the key event to participants from outside the kingdom after two years of tight COVID restrictions

Made all arrangements for Haj, Saudi Arabia to decide modalities: Naqvi

He also informed that during the Modi government, more than two lakh pilgrims have gone for Haj from India

Global lawmakers call on Saudi to block forcible return of Uyghurs to China

The global parliamentarians said China is carrying out a global campaign of threats and intimidation against Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hong Kongers, Chinese dissidents and other activists abroad.

Turkey to OK Jamal Khashoggi murder trial's move to Saudi Arabia

Moving Khashoggi's trial to Saudi Arabia would provide a diplomatic resolution to a dispute that exemplified the wider troubles between Ankara and the kingdom since the 2011 Arab Spring

High oil prices, Russia-Ukraine war at Saudi pivot point: An analysis

For Saudi interests, however, perhaps no other country in the world stands to rapidly benefit financially from the war as the kingdom