Saudi Arabia begins screening films after decades-long ban lifted
JEDDAH Jan 16 (TNS): Saudi Arabia began screening feature-length animated children’s films this weekend in a makeshift theater, after a 35-year-old ban on cinemas...
OIC prepared a draft strategic roadmap for development of Islamic tourism
Jeddah, Jan. 14 (TNS): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has prepared a draft strategic roadmap for development of Islamic tourism in its member states.
The...
Nawaz Sharif leaves for Pakistan
Jeddah, Jan. 2 (TNS): Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has left for Pakistan after competing private visit to Saudi Arabia.
Nawaz Sharif left from Royal...
Shahbaz makes a stopover at Jeddah airport
JADDAH, Dec 30 (TNS): Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif is arrived here on Saturday from Madina Munawara.
At Jeddah airport he was received...
Jeddah international airport to open in May 2018
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (TNS): The head of the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA), Abdul Hakim Al-Tamimi, has announced that the initial opening and pilot...
Nawaz Sharif reaches Jeddah for Umrah
JEDDAH: Oct 23 (TNS): After a change in plans for the second time, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reached Saudi Arabia from London on...
Saudi Arabia’s silent but historic step
Iranian pilgrims praise Saudi government’s efforts to serve them
This year was rare bright spot in Tehran, Riyadh ties, which has stirred hope of an...
Russia asks Gulf states, Qatar to resolve diplomatic dispute
Jeddah, Sept 10 (TNS): Russia has urged Arab countries and Qatar to resolve their diplomatic dispute through direct talks.
Addressing a news conference in Jeddah...
Hajj 2017: Hajj flights operation completed
Jeddah, August 27 (TNS): Hajj flight operation to airlift over one hundred and six thousand pilgrims under the government scheme concluded on Sunday.
The last...
PM abbasi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss array of issues
Jeddah, August 23 (TNS): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman in Jeddah on Wednesday.
They discussed...
