Riyadh – Saudi Arabia achieved its strongest first-half performance in non-oil exports, reaching 307 billion riyals (approximately 81.87 billion U.S. dollars) in the first six months of 2025, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion deposit for one year to support Pakistan’s economy
Karachi, December 4, 2025 – In a major development for Pakistan’s financial stability, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has rolled over its existing $3 billion deposit for another year.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia strengthen sports ties with focus on cricket
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are set to enhance sports cooperation, particularly in cricket, as a means to promote friendship and regional harmony.
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Two Holy Mosques Receive 13 Million Pilgrims: Saudi Arabia
Makkah, Saudi Arabia — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced on Friday that more than 13 million pilgrims visited the Two Holy Mosques during the Hijri month of Rabi’ Al-Akhir, highlighting a remarkable turnout for Umrah and Ziyarah.
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Cabinet ratifies Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic defence pact
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 — The federal cabinet on Thursday formally ratified the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and regional security cooperation.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign landmark MoU on asset recovery
Jeddah, October 9, 2025 – In a significant step toward enhancing regional transparency and accountability, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, money laundering, and the recovery of stolen assets.
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Saudi business delegation arrives in Pakistan to boost trade ties
Islamabad, October 7, 2025 – A high-profile business delegation from Saudi Arabia, headed by Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council, arrived in Islamabad to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between the two nations.
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King Salman Orders Qiblatain Mosque Open 24 Hours
Madinah, October 6, 2025 – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal directive to keep the historic Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah open around the clock, allowing worshippers to perform prayers at any time of day or night.
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Saudi Arabia Allows All Visa Holders to Perform Umrah
Jeddah, October 6, 2025 – The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that individuals holding any type of visa can now perform Umrah rituals while staying in Saudi Arabia, further enhancing accessibility for Muslims worldwide.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seal historic strategic mutual defense pact
RIYADH, September 18, 2025 – In a landmark development, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, formalizing their commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of external threats.
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