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Sevilla goalkeeper Bounou joins Saudi club Al-Hilal

Value of deal was not made public by either club, although Spanish press put it at 20m euros

Published 18 Aug, 2023 03:18pm

World

Saudi Arabia, Iran relations ‘on the right track’

'We had good discussions over various issues during our meetings today,' says Iran's FM

Published 18 Aug, 2023 09:06am

World

Iran FM in Riyadh for first Saudi visit since ties restored

Visit 'is focusing on bilateral ties, regional and international issues', according to IRIB state broadcaster

Published 17 Aug, 2023 04:11pm

Sports

Neymar credits Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation

Saudi Pro League has since invested over 600m euros to lure host of top players and coaches from European clubs

Published 17 Aug, 2023 08:53am

Sports

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG in two-year deal

French newspaper says deal could net Neymar 160m euros

Updated 16 Aug, 2023 08:59am

World

Israel rules out Jerusalem base for Saudi envoy to Palestinians

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan expand his credentials to include non-resident envoy to Palestinians on Saturday

Published 13 Aug, 2023 02:29pm

Business & Economy

Saudis plan to buy $7 billion Reko Diq mine : Wall Street Journal

Pakistan is looking to gulf countries for investment

Updated 11 Aug, 2023 03:11am

Sports

Karim Benzema shares his ‘best of the best’ experience

French footballer plays for Al-Ittihad Club in Saudi Pro League

Published 07 Aug, 2023 01:04pm

Business & Economy

Saudi, Kuwait reject Iran claims to disputed gas field

Offshore field has long been focal point of contention between the three countries

Published 03 Aug, 2023 11:44am

Pakistan

Saudi police detain 13 Pakistanis suspected of car theft

Police say the accused stole 19 vehicles

Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:35pm

Business & Economy

China rolls over $600m loan to Pakistan: PM Shehbaz

Finance czar Ishaq Dar says current account recorded a surplus of $334 million in June

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:57pm

Business & Economy

IMF loan helps Pakistan unlock another $5.6 bln in funding: report

The IMF agreement has helped bring in money from Saudi Arbaia and UAE

Published 14 Jul, 2023 03:00pm

Business & Economy

IMF executive board gives nod to deal with Pakistan

The remaining amount will be subject to two quarterly reviews

Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:52pm

Business & Economy

UAE deposits $1 billion with Pakistan minutes before key IMF meeting

The finance czar thanks UAE leadership for helping Pakistan

Published 12 Jul, 2023 07:36pm

Pakistan

$2bn received from Saudi Arabia: Ishaq Dar

Adds that economic outlook will improve soon

Updated 11 Jul, 2023 12:47pm

World

Umrah season set to begin from July 19

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah starts issuing e-visas

Published 05 Jul, 2023 10:37pm

World

Muslim faith, religious feelings should be respected, says China

Cites ‘freedom of speech’ should not be used as an excuse to stoke conflict

Published 04 Jul, 2023 07:17pm

Life & Style

Al-Saud family’s town of orign becomes tourist attraction for Pakistanis

Diriyah was the first capital of the Saudi state, and now tells a deep story

Updated 30 Jun, 2023 10:44pm

World

Two killed in gunfire exchange near US consulate in Saudi Arabia

No Americans were harmed in the incident, says State Department

Published 29 Jun, 2023 10:40am

Pakistan

Gulf countries and Europe celebrate Eid today

In Pakistan the Bohra community is celbrating eid today

Published 28 Jun, 2023 01:06pm

World

Huge crowds swarm from Makkah for Hajj climax

Saudi officials say this year's Hajj could be the biggest in history

Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:51pm

World

Millions head to Makkah for huge hajj in Saudi heat

This year's hajj could break attendance records

Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:39pm

World

Israel says hoped-for direct Haj flights to Saudi Arabia won’t happen now

Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says normalisation is 'a ways off' because it will hinge on addressing strains between Riyadh and Washington

Published 19 Jun, 2023 05:26pm

World

Zilhaj moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

Eidul Azha will be celebrated on June 28 in kingdom

Updated 18 Jun, 2023 11:02pm

World

Iran, Saudi Arabia move further toward reconciliation

Saudi foreign minister says he will extend an invitation to Raisi 'to visit the kingdom soon'

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 11:12pm

Life & Style

New Spider-man movie banned in Saudi Arabia

So far the animated movie has dominated at the box office globally

Published 15 Jun, 2023 10:32am

World

Saudi Arabia seeks cooperation with China, ‘ignores’ Western worries

Cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing has deepened in security and sensitive tech amid a warming of political ties

Published 12 Jun, 2023 12:48am

World

Blinken discusses human rights with Saudi crown prince

He is expected to head to Riyadh Wednesday for a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting.

Published 07 Jun, 2023 07:06pm

Sports

Why has Saudi Arabia become big player in world sport?

The country sees sport as a crucial part of its "Vision 2030" strategy

Published 07 Jun, 2023 05:49pm

World

Iran’s embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia for first time in 7 years

'The region will move Inshallah (God willing) towards greater cooperation,' says Alireza Bikdeli

Published 06 Jun, 2023 11:05pm