Saudi Arabia

Both countries confirmed their first known case of the Omicron variant in early December

Kingdom's customs authority says it is prohibited to import any religious signs other than Islam

The coalition says it destroyed weapons storehouses in the rebel-held capital

Police also found in their possession cash amounts of unknown origin

Saudi's civil defence says two people were killed and seven others wounded in Houthi's projectile attack on Jazan

International entertainers and musicians including superstar French DJ David Guetta performed at the event

Abha International Airport is being put on 'privatisation path', says Saudi official

Faisal stresses need for looking at issue on humanitarian grounds

Kingdom agrees to ease the process for 600 scholarships offered to Pakistani students

Authorities say infected individual and those in contact with them have been isolated

Extension will not be applicable to expats who were fully vaccinated inside the kingdom before departure

National flag carrier says 35 flights to be operated every week from Dec 1

Tawaf is allowed for the non-pilgrims daily in three designated periods, says official

Travellers would have to quarantine for five days in government-approved accommodation, says official statement

Naturalisation programme will seek out individuals in various fields including Islamic scholarship, medicine, science

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says kingdom does not plan to engage with the Lebanese government at this time

Service can be availed after registering on ‘Quddum’ platform, reads official statement

Says Saudis consider Pakistan a 'dear country' with strong ties

The film shows Marvel's first openly queer family and an intimate kiss that has led to its ban in the Gulf States.

According to the study published by the British Medical Journal, obesity consumes 2.4% of the oil-rich kingdom's GDP

The team is hoping to learn more about their worship rituals, social life and economy

Official says a small truck blew up at an outer gate to the airport

The Huthis have claimed to be tightening their grip around the strategic city

Second financial assistance package will help ease pressure on forex reserves

Operational capacity of the Grand Mosque for Umrah and prayers has significantly increased, says official

Saudi crown prince says the kingdom would double the emissions cuts it plans to achieve by 2030

Premier along with delegation was received by Madina deputy governor

Imran is expected to meet Saudi leadership, participate in Green Initiative Conference

Head of events at King Abdullah Economic City says ‘Pure Beach is targeting foreign tourists as well’

21 countries, including China, Cuba, Pakistan, Russia, and Venezuela, voted against the Dutch resolution

General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques says it has so far trained around 600 female employees

Kingdom introduced visas for foreign visitors and launched a series of tourism projects, including along Red Sea coast

Saudi FM tells Indian newspaper Kashmir is a disputed territory

Leaders from both sides discussed prospects for developing strategic cooperation

Premier also discusses situation in war-torn neighbouring country with Abu Dhabi crown prince, Qatar emir

Al-Arabiya, Al Hadath TV inform employees about plans to start broadcasting from Riyadh by next January, says sources

Defence ministry posted a video of ceremony after women soldiers completed a 14-week military training

Three drones, intercepted and destroyed in Yemeni airspace, had been fired by Houthis, says coalition statement

Islamabad reaffirms its full support for kingdom against any threat to its sovereignty

Spokesman Mohamed al-Naqeeb says death toll may still rise as rescuers were still clearing the scene

Kingdom allows direct entry from countries facing travel ban

Peaceful and stable Afghanistan is important for Pakistan and region, FM Qureshi tells his Saudi counterpart

Army chief meets Saudi CGS and discusses security situation in Afghanistan and matters of mutual interest, says ISPR

Fellow Gulf state Qatar says it is seeking a peaceful transition in Afghanistan

Top Saudi general acknowledges Pakistan army’s achievements in war against terrorism

Kingdom would distribute 500,000 riyals to families of those who died as a result of Covid-19 working in health sector

Those jabbed with Sinopharm, Sinovac will be accepted with additional dose of one of four vaccines approved by Kingdom

Saudi Arabia has so far approved Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson and Johnson, and Moderna vaccines.

Visa only available to those fully vaccinated against coronavirus; applicants required to be in excellent health

Launch comes two days after Saudi Arabia opened its first cruise ship terminal at the port in Jeddah