The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has clarified that its decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ was not directed against any country, with the move instead aimed at advancing national economic and industrial priorities, according to UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Al Jaber. Read More: United Arab Emirates Leaves OPEC, Reshapes Global Oil Market […]
Saudi Arabia
Hajj 2026 health guidelines issued for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health and Public Health Authority have issued special health guidelines and medical requirements for pilgrims planning to perform Hajj 2026, emphasizing fitness, vaccination, and disease prevention measures to ensure a safe pilgrimage. Read More: Hajj 2026 flights continue across Pakistan According to the advisory, physical health is a key requirement for performing […]
Saudi clarifies social media claims of expatriates with expired iqamas will be marked as “huroob”
Saudi authorities have dismissed social media claims suggesting expatriates with expired iqamas will automatically be marked as “huroob” under a new residency system. Read More: Ahsan Iqbal confirms holding Saudi iqama Officials clarified that no such policy has been introduced and described the circulating reports as inaccurate and not based on any official announcement. Under Saudi […]
Muslim nations condemned actions in Jerusalem
Foreign ministers from several Muslim majority countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates have jointly condemned recent developments in Jerusalem, expressing concern over actions affecting the status of religious sites. Reas More: Over 100000 worshippers perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa In a joint statement, the countries criticised what […]
Saudi Arabia forecasts thunderstorms and rain through Friday
The Saudi Arabia National Center of Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain across large parts of the Kingdom through Friday, prompting the General Directorate of Civil Defence to issue an emergency alert for residents as weather conditions are expected to remain unstable over several days. Read More: PMD warns of heavy rain with flash flood risk […]
Quadrilateral FMs meeting express resolve to advance peace efforts
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt exchanged views on “evolving regional dynamics,” the Foreign Office (FO) said in a post on X on Saturday. According to the FO, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. It included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq […]
Major Progress in Hajj Flight Operations as First ‘Road to Makkah’ Flight Departs from Lahore
In a significant development for Pakistan’s Hajj operations, the first flight under the Road to Makkah Project departed from Lahore on Saturday, marking the city’s formal inclusion in the initiative after Islamabad and Karachi. Read More: Hajj 2026 operation begins from Karachi airport A total of 345 pilgrims left for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
PIA releases Hajj 2026 flight schedule
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced its pre Hajj operation schedule for 2026, confirming that flights carrying pilgrims will begin from April 19 as arrangements for the annual religious journey are finalized. Read More: Hajj 2026: Pakistan initiates ‘Zero-Defect’ operation – Daily Times According to the airline’s spokesperson, more than 55,000 pilgrims will […]
Hajj 2026 operation begins from Karachi airport
The annual Hajj operation for 2026 has officially commenced from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, as thousands of pilgrims begin their spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia. The first flight, operated by a private airline, is scheduled to depart at 3:00 AM, marking the start of this year’s large-scale operation. Read More: First Hajj flight departs from Karachi today Pilgrims […]
Saudi Arabia unveils $8bn support package for Pakistan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a financial assistance package worth $8 billion for Pakistan, aimed at supporting the country’s economic stability amid ongoing global financial challenges. Read More: Saudi Arabia pledges $3 billion support for Pakistan The announcement was made in Riyadh following directives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Mohammed bin Salman, underscoring the longstanding economic and strategic […]