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AnalysisWhy Gulf states are rushing to shape Syria’s post-sanctions transition

AnalysisWhy Gulf states are rushing to shape Syria’s post-sanctions transition

Arab Gulf states are moving quickly to entrench themselves in Syria’s post-Assad future, launching a surge of diplomatic, financial and infrastructure support. The aim is to stabilise the war-ravaged country but also reshape the regional balance...

Persian Gulf: Iran–Saudi Dialogue Following Israeli-Iranian Conflict

Persian Gulf: Iran–Saudi Dialogue Following Israeli-Iranian Conflict

Executive Summary On 8 July 2025, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in what appears to be the first senior bilateral engagement since the cessation of hostilities between Israel...

Thinking of moving to UAE, Saudi, or Qatar? Here's what you need to know

Thinking of moving to UAE, Saudi, or Qatar? Here's what you need to know

An expat family begins a new chapter in the Gulf, adjusting to work, culture, and daily life in a new environment/Representative Image TL;DR: Moving to the Gulf isn’t just about salary. You’ll need to plan for housing, schools, healthcare, daily...

Pakistan book place in Hockey U-18 Asia Cup final with 4-3 victory over Malaysia

Pakistan book place in Hockey U-18 Asia Cup final with 4-3 victory over Malaysia

Pakistan on Friday secured their place in the finals of the U-18 Asia Cup in Dazhou, China with a penalty shootout victory over Malaysia, extending their unbeaten streak in the tournament. According to a post by the Pakistan Hockey Federation...

Saudi-Qatari delivery apps consolidate

Saudi-Qatari delivery apps consolidate

Saudi-listed delivery platform Jahez has bought a majority stake in Qatar’s top e-commerce delivery startup, marking a much-needed bright spot for the region’s entrepreneurial scene. Jahez will buy three-quarters of Snoonu’s share capital for $225...

Pakistan secure final spot in U-18 Asia hockey cup

Pakistan secure final spot in U-18 Asia hockey cup

Pakistan secured a thrilling victory over Malaysia to reach the final of the U-18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025. In a nail-biting semifinal held at Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre, the match ended 3-3 in full time and was decided by penalties....

Pakistan reach U18 Asia Cup 2025 final with victory over Malaysia

Pakistan reach U18 Asia Cup 2025 final with victory over Malaysia

Pakistan have reached the final of the Men's U18 Asia Cup 2025 after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Malaysia at the National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou, China, on Friday. The match concluded with both teams unable to break the...

Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade

Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade

Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held...

Pakistan, Russia sign pact to rebuild and modernise steel mills

Pakistan, Russia sign pact to rebuild and modernise steel mills

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement to revive and upgrade the long-dormant Pakistan Steel Mills, marking a significant step in industrial cooperation between the two nations. The agreement was signed at the Pakistan Embassy in...

Pakistan thump Malaysia to clinch spot in U18 Asia Cup 2025 final

Pakistan thump Malaysia to clinch spot in U18 Asia Cup 2025 final

Pakistan have advanced to the final of the Men's U18 Asia Cup 2025 following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Malaysia in the semifinal at the National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou, China, on Friday. The tightly contested match...

Saudi Riyal rises to Rs75.86, boosting remittance value for Pakistan

Saudi Riyal rises to Rs75.86, boosting remittance value for Pakistan

The Saudi Riyal (SAR) has strengthened further against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market, reaching Rs75.86, up from Rs75.79 earlier this week and Rs75.69 at the previous week’s close. The selling price has also climbed slightly to...

Pakistan beat Malaysia to reach U-18 Asia Cup final

Pakistan beat Malaysia to reach U-18 Asia Cup final

Listen to article Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the Under-18 Asia Hockey Cup continued on Friday as they edged past Malaysia in a thrilling semi-final, winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 3-3 draw in regulation time. They will now face...

Pakistan-India military truce holding but Delhi not coming to terms with defeat: Dar

Pakistan-India military truce holding but Delhi not coming to terms with defeat: Dar

US intervened after India sought ceasefire: DPM Dar. Says Pakistan shot down six Indian fighter jets. “Our goal is now to be included in G20.” Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the military-to-military ceasefire between Pakistan and...

Saudi Arabia Skilled Worker Visa Process for July 2025: Complete Guide

Saudi Arabia Skilled Worker Visa Process for July 2025: Complete Guide

Saudi Arabia remains a top destination for skilled workers worldwide, driven by its booming economy, Vision 2030 projects, and demand for professionals in sectors like healthcare, construction, IT, and oil and gas. If you’re planning to work in...

Pakistan launches digital trade platform to boost regional connectivity

Pakistan launches digital trade platform to boost regional connectivity

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Commerce has launched a new digital trade platform to support e-commerce growth and strengthen Pakistan’s position in regional business connectivity through digital corridors. The announcement was made at the GLOBE...

Saudi Tourism Authority Launches Wonders of Arabia Exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka

Saudi Tourism Authority Launches Wonders of Arabia Exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) launched on Thursday its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka with the “Wonders of Arabia” exhibition, prominently featured within the Kingdom’s pavilion. Running from July 10 to 16, the event also marks the 70th...

Gulf States Accelerate Adoption of Unified Digital Government Platforms

Gulf States Accelerate Adoption of Unified Digital Government Platforms

Gulf governments are moving swiftly to leverage modern technology in reshaping citizen-government relations, with a strong push toward digital transformation and more efficient, user-centric public services. At the forefront of this shift are...

Pakistan qualify for U18 Asia Hockey Cup final after penalty shootout win over Malaysia

Pakistan qualify for U18 Asia Hockey Cup final after penalty shootout win over Malaysia

Pakistan qualified for the final of the U-18 Asia Hockey Cup after edging out Malaysia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the semifinal held at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre on Friday. Both teams put on a competitive display, with the match...

Pakistan moves toward National Media Literacy Policy through Literacy Dialogue

Pakistan moves toward National Media Literacy Policy through Literacy Dialogue

ISLAMABAD – A high-level national dialogue aimed at developing Pakistan’s Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Framework was held in Islamabad, bringing together key stakeholders from government, academia, media, and civil society. The event,...

Pakistan rupee gains against US dollar

Pakistan rupee gains against US dollar

Rupee's Performance Against US Dollar Since 04 March 2025 Pakistani rupee slightly improved against the US dollar, appreciating 0.04% in the inter-bank market on Friday. At close, the currency settled at 284.46, a gain of Re0.10. On Thursday, the...

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