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Riyadh -Rana Azeem – Saudi Arabia is set to make history as it hosts WWE’s flagship event, WrestleMania 43, in Riyadh as part of the Riyadh Season 2027 festivities. This landmark occasion will mark the first time WrestleMania has been staged outside North America since its inception in 1985. Announcing the historic milestone, Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), pledged to elevate WrestleMania to “unprecedented heights” and deliver a global spectacle befitting the Kingdom’s vision for world-class entertainment. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque hailed Saudi Arabia as a phenomenal partner, praising the Kingdom’s role…

Riyadh – The Riyadh Cricket League (RCL) inaugurated its new season with a grand opening ceremony, bringing together RCL committee members, team officials, and registered players in a vibrant display of unity and sporting spirit. Addressing the gathering, RCL President Hanif Babar, COO Rayees, and other committee members urged players to approach the tournament with professionalism, discipline, and respect for the true spirit of cricket. They emphasized the importance of teamwork, fair play, and healthy competition both on and off the field. The leadership further expressed their vision of making this season a benchmark for cricket in Riyadh, highlighting the…

Riyadh – The All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the national broadcaster Saudi Sports Company (SSC), will launch the Kingdom’s first dedicated 24-hour women’s sports channel on Friday. Founded last year with the involvement of Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, AWSN is the world’s first global media network exclusively devoted to showcasing women’s sports. An AWSN spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday that the new 24-hour channel, branded “SSC AWSN”, will be available in the Kingdom through the MBC Shahid streaming platform starting Friday. The launch coincides with the opening of…

London – Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, visited the Pakistan Pavilion at the ongoing Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI-2025) exhibition in London. During his visit, Dr. Faisal toured various stalls and met with representatives of Pakistan’s defence industries. He was accompanied by the Director General Joint Staff and the Director General Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO). Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Faisal highlighted that Pakistan has indigenously developed its defence technology and military capabilities, which the world witnessed during Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. He emphasized that Pakistan takes pride in the professional excellence and high standards…

Riyadh- September 12, 2025 – Majlis Pakistan Riyadh organized a grand Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ Conference, which was attended by a large number of community leaders, political representatives, and prominent members of the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia. The conference was presided over by Rana Abdul Rauf, while Dr. Zahid Malik graced the occasion as the chief guest. The proceedings were conducted by Naseem Pasha. Among the speakers were General Secretary Rana Umar Farooq, Youth Forum President Ibrahim Jutt, Senior Vice President of PML-N Riyadh Khalid Akram Rana, Qazi Ishaq Memon, PPP Riyadh Region President Ahsan Abbasi, and Ameer of Markazi Jamiat…

Doha/Islamabad, September 12 — Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the State of Qatar during his meeting with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in Doha on Thursday. On his one-day official visit, the Prime Minister strongly condemned Israel’s recent attack, terming it a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and regional integrity. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad, Prime Minister Sharif expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the assault on a brotherly nation, calling it an action in clear contravention of international law.…

New York, September 12 — The United Nations General Assembly will hold a vote today, Friday, on a resolution calling for the establishment of a Hamas-free Palestinian state. According to the French news agency AFP, the draft resolution — known as the “New York Declaration” — states that Hamas must release all hostages and condemns the October 7 attacks carried out by Hamas against civilians. The text also calls for “collective efforts to end the war in Gaza, and to achieve a just, peaceful, and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of a two-state solution.” The declaration,…

Riyadh, KSA – 11-September- 2025: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is set to present two extraordinary international musical evenings this September, featuring the legendary Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo and the world-renowned sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar. The first concert will take place on Thursday, September 18, when the Gipsy Kings bring their globally celebrated blend of Spanish flamenco and Latin pop to Riyadh. Known for their electrifying performances and timeless hits, the band promises an unforgettable evening of rhythm and passion. The second concert, on Saturday, September 20, will showcase the brilliance of Anoushka Shankar, one of the…

Riyadh, KSA – September 11, 2025: In a strategic move to enhance Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) capabilities across the Kingdom, Windmason Arabia Co. has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pakistan’s renowned construction giant Habib Rafiq Limited (HRL). The partnership aims to explore joint opportunities in MEP projects throughout Saudi Arabia, with a shared commitment to sustainable engineering and innovation in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The signing ceremony was held at Windmason Arabia’s Riyadh office and was formally signed by Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Kayani (Business Development Manager, Windmason Arabia Co.) and Mr. Zahid Nadeem (CEO, Habib…

Jeddah – [Date] – The International Memon Organization (IMO) successfully held its Grand Annual General Meeting (AGM), IM2M Business Conference, and Expo in Jeddah, drawing participation from IMO office bearers, business leaders, and community members from around the world. The prestigious gathering brought together representatives from Pakistan, India, UAE, UK, Kenya, Canada, and Saudi Arabia, reinforcing IMO’s mission to unite the global Memon community and create sustainable economic opportunities. IMO President Asif Majeed, Vice President Shamir Yaqub, Secretary General Tayyab Mosani, Saudi Arabia Chapter Head Irfan Kolsawala, Pakistan Chapter Head Ahmed Munaf, Pakistan Chapter Patron Zubair Gangra, India Chapter Head…