--- title: "Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Pakistan" description: "Most outlets reported the appointment of Dr Rajeh Tami/Albugamy as the new Saudi ambassador to Pakistan and noted the replacement of the previous ambassador, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki. The Daily Times additionally highlighted the context of \"deepening ties\" and expanding cooperation in defense, investment, and regional security, while The Nation similarly mentioned the expansion of cooperation in defense, investment, and regional security. Dunya News provided the briefest coverage, focusing only on the appointment and the oath-taking." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/866-saudi-arabia-appoints-new-ambassador-to-pakistan-amid site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Pakistan pakistan · latest filing 30 Jul 2026, 2:53 PM PKT · 29–30 Jul 2026 · 10 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 30 Jul 2026 — Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Pakistan (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported the appointment of Dr Rajeh Tami/Albugamy as the new Saudi ambassador to Pakistan and noted the replacement of the previous ambassador, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki. The Daily Times additionally highlighted the context of "deepening ties" and expanding cooperation in defense, investment, and regional security, while The Nation similarly mentioned the expansion of cooperation in defense, investment, and regional security. Dunya News provided the briefest coverage, focusing only on the appointment and the oath-taking. - **The Nation** — [Saudi Arabia appoints Dr Rajeh Albugamy as new ambassador to Pakistan](https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Jul-2026/saudi-arabia-appoints-dr-rajeh-albugamy-new-ambassador-pakistan) · 30 Jul 2026, 2:53 PM PKT > Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, as the two longtime allies continue to expand cooperation in defence, investment and regional security amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. - **Daily Times** — [Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Pakistan amid deepening ties](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1530619/saudi-arabia-appoints-new-ambassador-to-pakistan-amid-deepening-ties/) · 30 Jul 2026, 4:50 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, as the longtime allies deepen cooperation on defense, investment and regional security amid growing instability in the Middle East. Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed Saudi envoys who took the oath of office the office […] - **Dunya News** — [Saudi Arabia appoints Dr Rajeh Tami new ambassador to Pakistan](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/965332-saudi-arabia-appoints-dr-rajeh-tami-new-ambassador-to-pakistan) · 30 Jul 2026, 4:07 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The newly appointed ambassador took the oath ### 29 Jul 2026 — Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Pakistan amid strategic ties (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported the appointment of Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami (or variations of the name) as Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Pakistan, noting his background as a retired Major General. The Express Tribune emphasized the appointment’s timing amid growing strategic alignment between Islamabad and Riyadh, including defense and economic ties. Other outlets largely focused on the appointment itself and Al-Baqami’s military and diplomatic background, with some mentioning his recent transition to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No outlet provided additional context beyond the appointment and his profile. - **Samaa** — [Rajeh Tami Al-Baqami appointed as Saudi's envoy to Pakistan](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354381-rajeh-tami-al-baqami-appointed-as-saudi-s-envoy-to-pakistan) · 29 Jul 2026, 8:20 PM PKT > Al-Baqami will take charge of the diplomatic post soon. Al-Baqami retired from the rank of Major General in 2024. After his retirement, he joined the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - **24 News HD** — [Saudi Arabia appoints Dr. Rajeh Al-Baqami as new ambassador to Pakistan](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Jul-2026/saudi-arabia-appoints-dr-rajeh-al-baqami-new-ambassador-pakistan) · 29 Jul 2026, 8:03 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr. - **The Nation** — [Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy sworn in as Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan](https://www.nation.com.pk/29-Jul-2026/dr-rajeh-tami-albugamy-sworn-saudi-ambassador-pakistan) · 29 Jul 2026, 7:48 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy has been sworn in as Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Saudi Arabia names Ex-Major General Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy as New Pakistan Envoy](https://pakobserver.net/saudi-arabia-names-ex-major-general-dr-rajeh-tami-albugamy-as-new-pakistan-envoy/) · 29 Jul 2026, 6:49 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > RIYADH – Saudi Arabia appointed Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, a retired Major General with a distinguished military career and an… - **The Express Tribune** — [Saudi Arabia appoints Dr Al-Baqami as new envoy to Pakistan](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2620958/saudi-arabia-appoints-dr-al-baqami-as-new-envoy-to-pakistan) · 29 Jul 2026, 3:56 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Appointment comes amid growing strategic alignment between Islamabad and Riyadh, with growing defence, economic ties - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Pakistan amid deepening strategic ties](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2652713/pakistan) · 29 Jul 2026, 7:07 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, as the longtime allies deepen cooperation on defense, investment and regional security amid growing instability in the Middle East. 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