Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Riyadh on Monday to attend the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9). He is visiting at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The summit brings global leaders, investors, and policymakers together to discuss innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. Shehbaz is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance […]
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Saudi Arabia renews push to invest in Pakistan’s key sectors
Saudi Arabia has renewed its interest in investing in Pakistan’s energy and mining sectors. According to the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Riyadh wants to focus on oil, gas, and mineral projects. This comes shortly after the two countries signed a strategic defense pact. The SIFC confirmed that Saudi Arabia is now looking for viable […]
World bank opens Riyadh hub to strengthen regional ties
The World Bank has opened a new regional hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to serve the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP). The hub is co-located with the World Bank Group’s Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional office. This move brings the Bank’s leadership closer to country teams, clients, and regional partners while enhancing […]
PM Shehbaz flies to Riyadh to strengthen ties with Saudi Crown Prince
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left Islamabad on Wednesday for an official visit to Riyadh. He will meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit comes at the crown prince’s invitation. Both leaders plan to review the full spectrum of Pakistan-Saudi relations. This meeting aims to deepen the longstanding friendship between the two countries. […]
PM Shehbaz accepts MBS invite to key Riyadh forum
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accepted an invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend a key investment forum. The 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum will take place in Riyadh from October 27 to 30 this year. The invitation was delivered by Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki during a meeting at […]
Global water organization launches operations from Riyadh
The Global Water Organization (GWO) has officially launched its operations from its headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Pakistan is among the founding members, having signed the organization’s charter. Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, represented Pakistan at the inaugural ceremony on May 28, following an invitation from Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, […]
Trump meets Syrian leader Al-Sharaa in Riyadh amid controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Riyadh on May 14, 2025. This high-profile meeting came just one day after Trump announced the removal of U.S. sanctions on Syria—an unexpected move that has stirred debate within U.S. political circles. Al-Sharaa, a former Al-Qaeda commander who broke ties with the group in […]
President Trump starts gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, plans $1 trillion worth of agreements
President Donald Trump commenced his four-day Gulf tour in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking his first major overseas trip of his second term. The visit is centered on securing substantial economic agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Trump aims to finalize deals exceeding $1 trillion, encompassing investments in artificial intelligence, energy […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla set to make a mark in Saudi Arabia
Tesla is set to launch its operations in Saudi Arabia next month, with an event scheduled for April 10 in Riyadh. This move marks the electric vehicle (EV) brand’s entry into the Gulf region’s largest market, where it has not been available previously. Tesla has already been selling its cars in other Middle Eastern countries, […]
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia after $1 trillion investment deal
Former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, following a major investment agreement. Riyadh pledged to invest $1 trillion in American companies over four years, focusing on military equipment and other industries. Trump highlighted his strong ties with Saudi leaders, calling their relationship “great.” Trump recalled that during his first term, […]