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    • Pakistan faces UAE visa curbs over crime, begging and misuse of visit visas | What we know

      Saudi Arabia and the UAE have repeatedly flagged concerns over Pakistani citizens being linked to street crime, drug networks, visa overstays and organised begging rings.

    • Saudi Arabia’s new workplace dress code: What’s changing?

      Saudi Arabia has proposed a nationwide workplace dress code mandating national attire for Saudi men, suits for expatriates and strict modesty rules for women, with penalties for employers failing enforcement.

    • New alcohol stores to open in Saudi Arabia for some non-muslims

      The kingdom is building two liquor shops in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah and Dammam in the east

    • Saudi funding, crypto ambitions and a new kind of deal: Why Trump’s Maldives resort isn’t just about luxury

      By adopting a tokenised investment framework, the Trumps are positioning themselves at the intersection of luxury hospitality, blockchain technology, and geopolitical influence.

    • 'Laden used Saudi people to damage US ties': Crown Prince Salman calls 9/11 a ‘huge mistake’

      Salman described the September 11 attacks as a “huge mistake”, expressing sorrow for the lives lost and stressing that the Saudi administration has taken measures to prevent similar incidents.

    • US reaches initial deal with Saudi Arabia on nuclear sharing

      Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi Arabian counterpart signed a joint declaration signifying the talks were finished

    • Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum

      The event is planned for the day after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, widely known by his initials MBS, met with President Donald Trump at the White House

    • What to know about F-35 fighter jet that US' Donald Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia

      The sale to Saudi Arabia, whose top trading partner is China, was reaffirmed Tuesday during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.

    • US plans to approve sale of chips to Saudi AI venture Humain

      The approvals are expected as part of a broader AI agreement between Washington and Riyadh, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing a sensitive matter

    • Saudi Arabia bus crash: Who are the Indians among the dead? Check list and other details here

      Families across different states have begun to receive confirmation of deaths, while Indian authorities in Riyadh and Jeddah work closely with Saudi officials to verify the total number of Indian casualties.

    • Trump weighs F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia despite Pentagon tech-leak warning

      U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft’s technology ahead of Riyadh’s White House visit.

    • Trump–Md bin Salman talks: Why Saudi normalisation with Israel depends on Palestine

      Saudi Arabia signalled that normalising ties with Israel depends on clear progress towards Palestinian statehood, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares for Washington talks focused on defence, investment, and regional stability.

    • Pakistan’s 'defence pact' with Saudi Arabia exposed as hollow during Durand Line clashes with Afghanistan | Explained

      During the recent clashes along the Durand Line, which left dozens dead and further strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul, Saudi Arabia offered no military or diplomatic support.

    • Saudi Arabia ends the Kafala system: What it means for 13 million migrant workers | Explained

      Announced in June 2025, the reform represents one of the most significant shifts in the kingdom’s labour policy. It is expected to directly impact around 13 million foreign workers, most of whom come from South and Southeast Asia.

    • Saudi government seeks $10 billion in rare loan deal

      Before the revision, Riyadh had expected to borrow about $37 billion this year, with most of that raised through capital markets and about 30% via private channels.

    • Chinese firm backs Saudi Arabia’s $1 billion culture push

      Tourism, which makes up about 5% of the domestic economy, is expected to be a major growth engine as Saudi Arabia seeks to attract more foreign visitors

    • OPINION | Layers to Pak-Saudi defence pact will usher in more volatility

      Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement solidifies a new strategic reality.  It raises the stakes for both India and Iran, and may prompt several countries in West Asia to recalibrate their doctrines. While the pact has been designed for deterrence, it may usher in a new volatile reality in West Asia

    • Cosying up to Israel could be costly strategic gamble for India, a Middle East expert says

      Trita Parsi said that India is playing a gamble by being close to Israel, which is close to becoming an international pariah

    • Saudi stocks jump most since 2020 on plan to relax foreign curbs

      The Tadawul All Share Index jumped 5.1% on Wednesday, the most in more than five years

    • Understanding the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact and its context

      The old security order is crumbling fast as the US’ guarantees are proving to be worthless. While these two countries have long-standing security ties, the new pact has its roots in the expanding West Asian conflict. India cannot afford to remain on the sidelines any longer

    • Pakistan defence ties go beyond Saudi Arabia

      The South Asian country supplies 9% of Nigeria’s defence imports, even as China cements its role as Islamabad’s dominant supplier

    • India to include refineries in HML, easing PIF entry into mega projects: Report

      In July, India inked a long-term pact with Saudi Arabia to source 3.1 million metric tonnes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) annually for five years beginning 2025-26, with an option to extend by another five years

    • Saudi Arabia’s Humain launches Arabic chatbot with ‘Islamic’ values

      Powered by its Allam large language model, Humain Chat is designed around Islamic values and heritage, the company said in a statement

    • A guide to Nusuk Umrah: All about Saudi Arabia’s one-stop digital service for Hajj pilgrims

      The launch of Nusuk Umrah is tied to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to make religious travel more efficient while strengthening the country’s role as a global religious and cultural hub.

    • India's oil refiners explore Gulf route as Russian crude turns bitter over US concerns: Report

      New Delhi was a major buyer of Gulf crude before Russia started selling its fossil fuel with steep discounts

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