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NADRA opens counter at Pakistani embassy in Saudi Arabia

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NADRA has opened a counter at the Pakistani embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, allowing Pakistani citizens in the country to renew their National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis. The move aims to provide relief to overseas Pakistanis, offering various NADRA services including NICOP, CNIC, and passport renewal. A NADRA mobile registration team will be available on May 24 and 25.
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Saudi Arabia sets world record for cheap wind energy

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Saudi Arabia has set new world records in cost reduction for wind energy production, achieving 50 percent share of renewable energy by 2030. In collaboration with Japan's MARUBENI Corporation, the AlGhat and Wa’ad Alshamal projects received power purchase agreements, setting world records for wind energy production costs. This initiative supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and aims to enhance energy efficiency.
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Saudi Arabia’s cafe is giving free coffee to customers who dance

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Riyadh cafe in Saudi Arabia offers free coffee to customers who dance while waiting for their orders, aiming to regain trust after a recent food poisoning incident. The initiative has garnered mixed responses and is featured on social media, showing male and female customers, some in traditional dress, participating. The unique campaign aims to rebuild customer confidence.
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Oil climbs after Iran’s president dies, Saudi king’s health issue

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Oil prices rose following political uncertainty in major oil-producing countries. This was caused by the death of Iran's president in a helicopter crash and Saudi Arabia's king's health issues, which led to the cancellation of a diplomatic trip. Brent reached $84.39 a barrel, and WTI stood at $80.29, the highest in weeks. OPEC+ is set to meet on June 1.
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Hajj 2024: 2160 Pakistani pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia for spiritual journey

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2,160 Pakistani pilgrims arrived at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina for the Hajj. They were welcomed by officials and will spend time in Madinah before moving to Makkah to perform Hajj rites. The pre-Hajj flight operation will continue until May 23. This marks the start of the Hajj season.
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Hajj 2024: Pakistani pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia via three flights

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Pakistani pilgrims for Hajj 2024 arrived in Saudi Arabia via three flights, carrying a total of 530 passengers. The flight operation will continue till June 10, 2024, facilitating around 34,000 pilgrims through 170 flights. Hajj, a sacred Islamic pilgrimage, occurs annually during the twelfth month of the Islamic Calendar.
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Saudi crown prince likely to visit Pakistan this month

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is expected to visit Pakistan this month, marking his first visit in five years. During the trip, there are plans for signing MoUs on a $5 billion investment, and a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.They will also explore potential investment commitments amounting to $10-15 billion.
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Pakistan is very suitable for investment, says Saudi minister

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Saudi Minister Ibrahim al-Mubarak expressed confidence in Pakistan as a favorable investment destination at the Pakistan-Saudi Arab Investment Forum. A 50-member Saudi delegation has visited Pakistan to explore investment prospects in various sectors, aiming for 10 to 15 billion US dollars commitment. Pakistani officials are set to present investment proposals to the delegates.
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Hajj 2024: Saudi delegation set to arrive in Pakistan

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A Saudi delegation from the Ministry of Interior and Immigration will visit Karachi and Islamabad airports on dedicated flights to assess the arrangements for the Road to Makkah project. This project aims to streamline the immigration process for Hajj pilgrims, ensuring a seamless journey to Saudi Arabia. Karachi Airport has been enlisted in the project.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen cooperation in diverse fields

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in various fields. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress and discussed increasing economic partnership. The situation in Gaza was also discussed.