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Pakistan begins construction of floating jetty at Karachi harbor to boost seafood exports ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun construction work on an environmentally efficient floating jetty at the Qur'angi Fisheries Harbor Authority (KoFHA) in Karachi to boost the country’s seafood exports, the maritime affairs minister announced this week... Sunday 19 April 2026
Saudi Arabia, other countries welcome Libya’s unified budget agreement RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and several other countries have welcomed the signing of a unified 2026 budget for Libya, the first Libyan national budget in over a decade. The signing, on April 11, is a critical step to increase economic coordination... Sunday 19 April 2026
Modern agriculture raises incomes, yields for some Saudi farmers: FAO RIYADH: Investing in the restoration of arid and degraded lands is a highly profitable economic investment. Every dollar spent yields direct and indirect economic benefits ranging from $7 to $30. This highlights the significance of Saudi... Sunday 19 April 2026
US officials to visit Pakistan for Iran talks on Tuesday as Tehran rejects negotiations ISLAMABAD: Vice President JD Vance will lead a United States (US) delegation to Pakistan with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for Iran negotiations on Tuesday, the White House said on Sunday, as Iranian state news agency reported that... Sunday 19 April 2026
Syrian authorities launch debris removal project in Aleppo LONDON: Syrian authorities in the Aleppo governorate launched a six-month project to remove debris from more than 30 towns and cities in the northern part of the country that were affected by years of civil war. The Ministry of Emergency... Sunday 19 April 2026
New Saudization targets for marketing and sales roles come into effect RIYADH: Saudi Arabia began on Sunday implementing higher Saudization rates for marketing and sales professions, as part of efforts to increase the participation of nationals in the private sector. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social... Sunday 19 April 2026
Moroccans protest Israel death penalty law at pro-Palestinian rally RABAT: Thousands of Moroccans gathered in Rabat on Sunday to voice their support for the Palestinian cause and protest a new Israeli law that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. The crowd of around 5,000... Sunday 19 April 2026
French Moroccan actress Nadia Fares dies at 57 DUBAI: French Moroccan actress Nadia Fares has died at the age of 57, a week after she was discovered unconscious in a swimming pool at a Paris gym. Fares had been in a coma since the incident, which reportedly took place on April 11 at a... Sunday 19 April 2026
Saudi treasury holdings rise 19% to $160.4bn in February RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasury securities rose 19 percent in February to $160.4 billion, the highest level in recent years, as the Kingdom increased purchases of short-term debt, official data showed.  The total... Sunday 19 April 2026
Pakistan eyes up to $25 billion boost from Gwadar port but challenges persist ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s deep-sea port at Gwadar, pitched as the next regional transshipment hub, can contribute up to $25 billion to the country’s economy, an official said this week, as experts pointed to challenges that continue to limit its role... Sunday 19 April 2026