Saudi Arabia has extended the deadline until the end of 2026 for employers and expatriate workers to correct work permit violations, giving thousands of foreign workers additional time to regularise their legal employment status. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development as part of efforts to strengthen labour law […]
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Annual Ghusl-e-Kaaba ceremony held at Masjid al-Haram
The annual Ghusl-e-Kaaba ceremony was held at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, where the Holy Kaaba was ceremonially cleansed with a mixture of Zamzam water and rose water in the presence of senior Saudi officials, diplomats and religious dignitaries. The revered ceremony is one of the most significant religious traditions associated with Islam’s holiest site and […]
Saudi Arabia sets June 30 deadline for foreign worker permits
Employers across Saudi Arabia have been given a final reminder to renew work permits or transfer the services of foreign workers before June 30, as a new automated system will take effect on July 1. The Qawa platform warned that companies failing to complete the required procedures before the deadline could face administrative complications and […]
Pakistan plans to deploy a million workers to Saudi Arabia by 2030
Pakistan has set a target of deploying one million workers to Saudi Arabia by 2030 under a long-term workforce development strategy aimed at strengthening labour mobility, human capital development and economic cooperation between the two countries. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the target forms part of the Human Resource Deployment Plan (2025-2039) […]
Spain reach World Cup knockout stage with Uruguay win
Spain national football team secured a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Uruguay national football team 1-0 in their final Group H match. Spain claimed all three points thanks to a first-half strike from Marcos Llorente, who scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute. The midfielder capitalized […]
Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam in Saudi Arabia
American actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his role as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad, has reportedly embraced Islam while filming in Saudi Arabia, according to local media reports. Saudi Gazette reported that Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, said the actor recited the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, during a filming break […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt call for lasting US-Iran settlement
The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, held in Cairo on Sunday, welcomed, in particular, the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and Iran on June 18. They viewed this important development as a constructive step towards de-escalation and […]
Dar leaves for Cairo to attend regional foreign ministers’ meeting
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for Cairo on Saturday to participate in a quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye aimed at discussing regional developments and strengthening cooperation among the four countries. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the meeting, scheduled for June 21, is the […]
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince agree on economic package amid Iran–US diplomacy push
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, during which both leaders agreed to finalise and sign a comprehensive economic package between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. During the call, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation […]
Qatar, Saudi Arabia hope Iran deal will lead to regional peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar Saturday afternoon and discussed matters of mutual interest. During their warm and cordial conversation, the prime minister expressed his deep appreciation for Qatar’s strong and steadfast support for […]