Authorities in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have urged Muslims to observe the crescent moon that will mark the beginning of Shawwal and signal the end of Ramadan ahead of Eid ul Fitr 2026. Read More: Saudi Arabia to sight Shawwal moon today In Oman, the Oman News Agency reported that the Main Committee for Moon Sighting […]
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Saudi Arabia to sight Shawwal moon today
Riyadh — Authorities in Saudi Arabia will attempt to sight the Shawwal moon today, marking a key step in determining the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid celebrations. Read More: Shawwal moon not sighted in KSA, Eidul Fitr on April 10 The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on citizens and residents across the […]
UAE president, Saudi crown prince call for halt to regional military tensions
ABU DHABI — In a recent telephone conversation, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the escalating regional tensions and the urgent need to prevent further military confrontations. Read More: Saudi Crown Prince to meet Trump on Abraham accords According to official […]
Gulf oil producers lose $15 billion amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
DUBAI — Gulf oil producers have suffered a staggering $15.1 billion in lost energy revenues since the escalation of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, as millions of barrels of crude oil have been stranded due to the near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG […]
PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia during a high-level meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, emphasizing Islamabad’s commitment to stand firmly with the Kingdom during challenging times. Read More: PM aide reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of Saudi Arabia The meeting, which included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq […]
Pakistan playing ‘bridge builder’ as PM visits KSA for thaw in ME tensions
Pakistan is positioning itself as a “bridge builder” to help ease rising tensions in the Middle East, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arriving in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for talks focused on regional peace and security, the Foreign Office said. According to state-run PTV News, the premier was received at the Royal Terminal of Jeddah’s […]
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting Shaybah oil field amid Iran strikes
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia defence forces intercepted and destroyed two drones headed toward the Shaybah oil field on Thursday, the kingdom confirmed, as Iran continues its campaign of attacks on energy infrastructure in the region. Read More: Attacks on Saudi oil facilities knock out half the kingdom’s supply A spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence posted on […]
Pakistan says will come to Saudi Arabia’s aid come what may
Prime Minister’s Spokesperson for Foreign Media Mosharraf Zaidi on Wednesday said that Pakistan would be there for Saudi Arabia “before it is needed”, adding “no matter what, no matter when”. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Zaidi was asked about whether Pakistan would come to Saudi Arabia’s aid “militarily or otherwise” amid war triggered in […]
Standing by Saudi Arabia
At a moment when the Middle East is sliding deeper into war, Pakistan should be clear-eyed about one fact: Saudi Arabia has once again shown that, in Pakistan’s hour of need, it is a dependable partner. That matters. As conflict around Iran has shaken shipping and energy markets, Pakistan has found itself exposed to the […]
Saudi Arabia criticises Iran over regional attacks
Saudi Arabia on Monday criticised Iran over what it described as continued attacks targeting the Kingdom and other Gulf states, warning that Tehran’s actions could further escalate tensions in the region. Read More: Israel hits Tehran oil depots; 2 killed in Saudi Arabia In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia said Iran’s […]