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Saudi women allowed to travel abroad without male guardian’s permission
The reforms are widely celebrated in the kingdom, but they also draw backlash from some people
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Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists who seized Aden in blow to alliance
Coalition attacks an area that poses a “direct threat” to the government
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Muslims at Hajj gather on Mount Arafat to atone for sins
Two million Muslims from across the globe are in Saudi Arabia for annual Hajj pilgrimage
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Health ministry notices sacking of Pakistani medics in S Arabia
Recently, the kingdom and some other Arab countries rejected postgraduate degree programme of Pakistan — MS and MD
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More than two million Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage
More than 1.8 million visas were delivered online without the need for middlemen
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Health ministry takes note of doctors’ sacking in Saudi Arabia
The kingdom, other Gulf states recently rejected postgraduate degree programme of Pakistan — MS and MD
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Health ministry takes notice of Pakistani medics sacking in Saudi Arabia
Recently, the kingdom and some other Arab countries rejected postgraduate degree programme of Pakistan — MS and MD
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Pompeo talks maritime security, Iran with Saudi crown prince
Spokesperson says US diplomat and the crown prince also discussed other bilateral and regional developments
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Saudi Arabia’s first home-grown cinema with 15-screen complex opens in Jeddah
Three more theatres will also open their doors to the public before the end of this year
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8% rise in Hajj pilgrims, says Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities say 117,00 more pilgrims flock to the kingdom to perform Hajj this year
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Saudi wins praise as guardianship rules eased
Reform also covers civil rights such as allowing women to register childbirth, marriage or divorce
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Crown prince invites PM Imran to visit Saudi Arabia
PM says developing ties with Saudi Arabia a top priority for Pakistan
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Pakistan Army stands by Saudi military, reiterates Gen Qamar
Saudi media minister and military adviser meet COAS at GHQ
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to expand bilateral ties in diverse fields
FM Qureshi says Crown Prince Salman's visit to Pakistan has strengthened the relationship between the two countries
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Pilgrims continue reaching S Arabia for Hajj
The number of pilgrims who arrived in Makkah under govt scheme has reached 81,000
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Old habits die hard: Saudi Arabia struggles to end oil addiction
Overall, Aramco diversifies, while other projects progress slowly
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PM vows to persuade Taliban to meet Afghan govt
Imran says will establish unconditional bilateral relations between Islamabad, Washington
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Saudi king approves hosting US troops to enhance regional security -SPA
US forces aim to increase joint cooperation in defence of regional security and stability and to preserve its peace
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US House rejects Saudi weapons sales; Trump to veto
Members of Congress, including Republicans, have been frustrated by what they see as Trump’s embrace of Saudi Arabia
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Pacquiao denies Amir Khan claims of Saudi Arabia fight
The Brit beat Australia's Billy Dib in Jeddah on July 13 to win the WBC international welterweight title
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Amir Khan becomes WBC international welterweight champion
British-Pakistani boxer beats Australian Billy Dib at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah
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Remittances surpass target, stand at $21.8b in FY19
Surge comes on back of improved economic activities, jobs in UK, US
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Relief for pilgrims as 'Road to Makkah' opens
Process of customs clearance of Hajj pilgrims at Islamabad airport starts
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242 Pakistanis in Saudi jails as they can’t pay fines
Fines range between Rs8,000 and Rs2.2m, Senate panel told
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Nicki Minaj is set to perform in Saudi Arabia and people are not happy about it
The rapper faces criticism for her raunchy lyrics as the kingdom loosens its decades-old restrictions on entertainment
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New Saudi ambassadors take up posts in Washington and London
Princess Reema, the Gulf kingdom's first female ambassador, presented her credentials in Washington
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Hajj flights under 'Road to Makkah' project commence
Prime Minister Imran Khan will formally inaugurate the project tomorrow
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Pakistan begins receiving Saudi oil on deferred payment
Oil worth $275 million will be supplied in July, says Saudi Embassy
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Support from Qatar
The only hitch in extending ties with Qatar remains the close ties govt has worked to develop with Riyadh, Abu Dhabi
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Pakistan condemns another Yemini rebel attack on Saudi airport
A Syrian national was killed and 21 other civilians injured in Abha airport attack last night
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Pompeo meets Saudi rulers on Iran crisis
Pompeo calls Saudi Arabia, UAE "two great allies in the challenge that Iran presents"
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Saudi Arabia launches special residency scheme for expats
Scheme was approved by Saudi cabinet last month but online portal to apply was opened to the public on Sunday
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Indian boxer says 'keep dreaming' after Amir Khan promises to avenge Pakistan's World Cup defeat
Neeraj Goyat says British-Pakistani boxer is ageing, isn't the same as he used be when he was young
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Saudi Arabia rejects UN report in Khashoggi case as ‘baseless ‘
The Washington Post contributor was murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018
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Saudi de-fangs religious police but plans to enforce 'decency'
Amid a liberalisation drive as crown prince seeks to shake off his country's ultra-conservative image
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'Credible evidence' linking Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi murder: UN expert
UN special rapporteur calls for 'targeted sanctions' against Mohammad bin Salman
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Saudi Arabia closes down 'halal' nightclub ahead of Ne-Yo performance
News of the nightclub in Jeddah had sparked divided opinions
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Pompeo vows US will guarantee passage through Strait of Hormuz
US secretary of state accuses Iran of recent attacks on oil tankers and downing of an American drone
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Saudi Arabia blames Iran for tanker attacks but doesn't want war
Iran says "no shred of factual or circumstantial evidence" to prove Tehran's involvement in Gulf of Oman attacks
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Saudi intercepts five Yemen rebel drones in new airport attack: coalition
The second assault on an airport in the kingdom's southwest in two days
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US House also seeks to block Trump arms sales to Saudi Arabia
After Trump administration announced it was bypassing Congress to transfer arms to the kingdom
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Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi rebels’ attack on Saudi airport
At least 26 people wounded after Yemeni rebels fired cruise missile at Abha airport
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World's most costly painting on Saudi crown prince's yacht: report
The painting was whisked away in the middle of the night on MBS's plane and relocated to his yacht
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COAS performs Umrah in Makkah
Doors of the Kaaba were exclusively opened for Gen Bajwa
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PM Imran to attend fight against Indian boxer in Saudi Arabia: Amir Khan
British boxer set to face Neeraj Goyat at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on July 12
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Saudi Arabia to adopt new moon sighting system for Ramazan, Eid
New Clock Tower in Makkah will be the Islamic observatory through which new moon will be sighted
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US senators seek to block Trump's arms sales to Saudis
Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious, $80 billion plan to build 16 nuclear reactors
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Arab world tensions grow
There will need to be follow-up effort to pacify Damascus, Tehran, and Doha and etch out more reasonable policies.
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Saudi, UAE slam Doha for 'backtracking' on Makkah talks
Doha rejects outcome of talks saying it wasn't properly consulted
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Qatar rejects Makkah talks outcome
Qatar has reservations on Arab and Gulf summits because some of their terms are contrary to Doha's foreign policy