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The Saudi government may be paring back spending on some megaprojects like The Line, but the ambitious expansion of Mecca is continuing, with the kingdom’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Saudi Arabia under Houthi attack: Why Pakistan hasn’t intervened despite Mecca pact
The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have drawn attention to the recently signed Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: As Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defence minister says Mecca pact ‘not an aggressive’ deal
The Pakistani defence minister said Islamabad remained committed to the terms of the agreement and would participate in the collective-defence mechanism if it is activated ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: PM Shehbaz calls for deeper Pak-Saudi economic ties post Makkah Defence Pact
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored on Friday that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan must focus their energies towards deepening economic and agricultural ties to translate their longstanding ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Iran invited to join Makkah Pact amid tensions with Saudi Arabia, Houthis?
Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Makkah Defence Pact formed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The reported move, still unconfirmed, would test ties between Tehran and Riyadh.