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Riyadh, September: On behalf of the Governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Mayor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf attended a reception hosted by the Embassy of Malaysia in Riyadh to celebrate Malaysia’s 69th National Day, Malaysia Day, and Malaysian Armed Forces Day 2026. The reception, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Riyadh, brought together ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, embassy officials and distinguished guests from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Pakistan and other countries. Upon his arrival, Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf was received by Ambassador of Malaysia to the…

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, September 2026 — Aion Group has appointed Abdulaziz AlMolhem as Chairman and Steve Bertamini as Vice Chairman of the Board. Both have built and run banks in this region for close to three decades. They take the roles as Aion completes its first decade in the Kingdom, with its digital banking platform powering leading banks and greenfield digital banks across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The board’s first announcement is a set of AI capabilities for business banking on Aion’s Ai966 platform, built specifically for Saudi conditions. The appointments come as the Saudi financial industry commits an…

Riyadh: A distinguished ceremony of GIA Global Image Awards – Middle East was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, in which prominent personalities from Pakistan, Egypt, Asia, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, Canada, London, America and the Middle East, along with the rest of the world, and individuals associated with various walks of life participated. The purpose of the ceremony was to globally appreciate and recognize individuals and professionals who have rendered outstanding services in different fields. On this occasion, individuals who demonstrated remarkable performance in cyber security, technology, health, education, business and other sectors were honored with…

VENICE, Italy — : The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has announced its participation in the fourth edition of the Homo Faber Biennial, organized by the Michelangelo Foundation and taking place in Venice from September 1 to 30, 2026. Wrth’s participation highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing presence on the global stage for fine craftsmanship, traditional arts and handmade creative practices, while providing an international platform for Saudi artisans and their cultural heritage. Featured Saudi Artworks Wrth is presenting three major works by Saudi artisans at Homo Faber 2026. “Twenty Silent Songs” features Saudi artisan Ahmed Al-Fawzan, who has been selected…

Jeddah: (Noor-ul-Hassan) The Overseas Pakistani Volunteers Group (OPVG) Jeddah organized a prestigious and vibrant celebration to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, attended by a large number of members of the Pakistani community, families and children. The event featured national songs, impressive performances by children, speeches, tableaus and a variety of cultural presentations, creating an atmosphere filled with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm. The audience warmly appreciated the children for showcasing their artistic talents. The event was presided over by OPVG Jeddah President Gul Shehzad Jadoon, while Ali Ahmed served as the host. The chief guests were Chaudhry Shafqat Mahmood, Chairman of…

Riyadh: A prestigious and vibrant celebration marking Pakistan’s Independence Day was organized by the Youth Forum in the Saudi capital Riyadh. The event was attended by Youth Forum Patron Syed Saqib Zubair, prominent social figure Ghani Siddiqui, Youth Forum President Ibrahim Jutt, community leaders, young Pakistanis, social personalities, members of the media fraternity and a large number of residents of Riyadh. The venue was decorated with Pakistani flags, while national songs created an atmosphere filled with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm. Participants paid tribute to the historic struggle for Pakistan’s independence, the countless sacrifices made for the creation of Pakistan, and…

Jubail: Pakistan’s Independence Day, August 14, was celebrated with great enthusiasm, patriotic spirit and national pride in the Saudi city of Jubail. A large number of members of the Pakistani community attended the event and expressed their deep love and attachment to their homeland. The event particularly highlighted Potohari culture and the traditional art of poetry recitation. Renowned performers Raja Shaukat, Faisal Bhatti and Raja Shiraz presented impressive performances, receiving warm appreciation and applause from the audience. Prominent members of the Pakistani community, including Chaudhry Shahid, Chaudhry Talib, Chaudhry Atif Ajmal, Aamir Kiani, Raja Zain, Sohail Jutt, Raja Umar, Raja…

Riyadh: Renowned Saudi Arabia-based Pakistani businessman Tauseef Goraya hosted a grand and distinguished ceremony in Riyadh to commemorate Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day. The event was attended by representatives of the Pakistani community, prominent business personalities, company employees, and distinguished guests. The ceremony reflected a strong spirit of patriotism, love for Pakistan, and national unity. Participants expressed their heartfelt wishes for Pakistan’s continued progress, prosperity, stability, and development. Speaking on the occasion, Tauseef Goraya said that celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day while living abroad is a deeply meaningful and emotional occasion for every Pakistani. He described Pakistan’s independence as a great blessing…

RIYADH: A prestigious special ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh in recognition of the national, social, professional and welfare services rendered by prominent members of the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia. On behalf of the Government of Pakistan, Dr. Asad Rumi, Abrar Tanoli and Dr. Majeed Khan were honored with the Presidential Civil Award, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, in recognition of their valuable contributions and services. Ambassador of Pakistan Ahmed Farooq presented the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz to all three distinguished recipients on behalf of the Government of Pakistan. A large number of representatives of the Pakistani community, social and business personalities,…

Riyadh (Rana Azeem) — The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh organized a special event to observe Kashmir Exploitation Day, with the participation of representatives of the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities, social and business personalities, and other distinguished guests. The event aimed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, highlight Pakistan’s position regarding India’s unilateral actions of August 5, 2019, concerning the constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and draw the attention of the international community to the Kashmir dispute. On the occasion, special messages from the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and…