Saudi Arabia
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Government
42 Pilgrims Killed in Bus-Tanker Collision in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: At least 42 pilgrims traveling from Mecca to Medina were killed early Monday morning (Nov. 17) when the bus carrying them collided with a diesel tanker. The accident occurred near the Muharras (or Mufrihat) area, about 160 kilometers…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Signs Contracts to Ensure Services for Afghan Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Taliban-led Ministry of Guidance, Hajj, and Endowments signed agreements with two companies and a hospital in Saudi Arabia to ensure high-quality services for Afghanistan pilgrims during Hajj 1447 AH. The contracts, finalized at the International Hajj and Umrah…
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Economy & Development
Saudi Arabia Scales Back NEOM Megacity: “LINE” Project Halted
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has effectively scaled back one of its most ambitious development initiatives by halting the massive and symbolic “LINE” project. The decision, aimed at financial reassessment and cost reduction, signals Riyadh’s shift from emblematic ambitions toward economic…
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Government
Saudi Arabia Seeking F-35 Jets and Nuclear Technology
DID Press: Diplomatic sources reported that Saudi Arabia Crown Prince is set to travel to Washington soon – a visit primarily focused on discussions about acquiring F-35 fighter jets and cooperation on civilian nuclear technology. Mohammad bin Salman, the Crown…
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Government
Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala System, Granting New Rights to Migrant Workers
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has officially abolished its decades-old kafala system, a historic reform aimed at providing greater freedom and protection for millions of migrant workers in the kingdom. According to Reports, Saudi government has implemented extensive labor law reforms…
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Government
Saudi Arabia Unveils “NEOM Stadium,” World’s First Sky Arena
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for the world’s first “sky stadium” — a futuristic, suspended sports venue that will rise 350 meters above ground in the kingdom’s megacity project, NEOM. Officials say the facility, named NEOM Stadium, will…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia Hails Islamabad-Kabul Peace Initiative
DID Press: Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry hailed immediate ceasefire agreement between Kabul and Islamabad, as well as the establishment of mechanisms aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability between the two neighboring countries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan PM Adviser: Attacks from Afghanistan on Pakistan are Attacks on Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Rana Sanaullah, political adviser to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said that under the newly signed defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, any attack by militants from Afghanistan soil against Pakistan will be considered an attack on…
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Government
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Agreement
DID Press: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have entered a new phase in their military and security cooperation by signing a defense agreement that considers any attack on either country as an attack on both, signaling Riyadh and Islamabad’s shared resolve…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Makes Historic Futsal Debut at Islamic Solidarity Games
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team is set to make its official debut at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 6 to 20, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nasir Sadaqat, manager of the national futsal team, confirmed…
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