Saudi Crown Prince admits his generation suffered from 'ultraconservative interpretation of Islam'
Mohammed bin Salman admitted decades of "ultraconservative interpretation of Islam" has led to many in Saudi Arabia suffering but said that there is a big change coming around.
Mar 19, 2018, 15:54 PM IST
Saudi crown prince sets off on maiden foreign tour
Saudi Arabia's crown prince lands in Egypt tomorrow on the first leg of his maiden foreign tour as heir to the throne, a diplomatic charm offensive that follows his stunning rise to power.
Mar 03, 2018, 17:05 PM IST
Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Saudi Arabia has for the very first time opened applications for women to enlist in the military as the kingdom continues to enact reforms granting females more access to a wide range of previously forbidden careers.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:33 AM IST
News 50: Saudi Arabia, China and Turkey takes side of Pakistan in FATF meet
Saudi Arabia, China and Turkey takes side of Pakistan in FATF meet in Paris. Watch video to know more.
Feb 23, 2018, 09:51 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to host first Arab Fashion Week
The Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council said on its website that fashion week would be held in Riyadh from March 26 to March 31.
Feb 20, 2018, 08:19 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to recruit female investigators
Saudi Arabia has launched the recruitment of female investigators, according to a local media report.
Feb 12, 2018, 09:18 AM IST
Muslim women share sexual harassment incidents at Haj, #MosqueMeToo trends on Twitter
#Mosquemetoo was actually started by Egyptian-American feminist and journalist Mona Eltawy, who first shared her experiences on social media.
Feb 11, 2018, 22:36 PM IST
Maldives crisis: President Gayoom sends envoys to 'friendly nations', excludes India
On Monday, a state of emergency was declared by President Gayoom in Maldives for a period of 15 days, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation.
Feb 08, 2018, 13:13 PM IST
'Saudi ka dost Bharat': Sushma Swaraj inaugurates Janadriyah festival, holds bilateral talks with Saudi King
In her first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj stressed on the bilateral ties between the two nations on Wednesday.
Feb 08, 2018, 07:14 AM IST
Saudi Arabia says it has seized over $100 billion in corruption purge
Saudi Arabia`s government has arranged to seize more than $100 billion through financial settlements with businessmen and officials detained in its crackdown on corruption.
Jan 31, 2018, 00:39 AM IST
Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed freed after 'settlement'
Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal was released on Saturday after nearly three months in detention.
Jan 28, 2018, 00:14 AM IST
2 Saudi nationals among 3 detained on Republic Day in Rajasthan
On Republic Day today, two Saudi nationals and an Indian, carrying a satellite phone, were detained in Pokhran town of Rajasthan for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to disturb peace and harmony, police said.
Jan 26, 2018, 12:43 PM IST
UN Security Council to inspect 'Iranian-made' missile debris
According to a UN report, Iran violated the arms embargo on Yemen by failing to block supplies of missiles to rebels.
Jan 26, 2018, 11:13 AM IST
First time ever - Saudi women enter stadium to watch soccer
The university student was among around 300 Saudi women who thronged Pearl stadium in the Red Sea city of Jeddah after the ultra-conservative kingdom eases decades-old rules separating the sexes.
Jan 13, 2018, 08:06 AM IST
Saudi Arabia confirms arrest of royals over protest
Saudi Arabia's attorney general on Sunday confirmed 11 princes had been arrested.
Jan 07, 2018, 15:20 PM IST
Missile attack `proves` Iran backing Yemen rebels: Saudi-led coalition
In December, Riyadh warned "Iranian-manufactured ballistic weapons" threatened the kingdom`s security following a foiled ballistic missile attack from Yemen.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:43 PM IST
Qatar allows full ownership for foreign investors
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt severed ties with Qatar in June, accusing it of links to extremist groups and being too close to Shiite Iran, Riyadh`s regional arch-rival.
Jan 04, 2018, 17:32 PM IST
Sisters stuck in Saudi Arabia, Hyderabad woman appeals to Sushma Swaraj for help
A woman from Hyderabad has claimed that two of her sisters, Rehana and Noor, who had gone to Saudi Arabia for employment, are stuck there. She has claimed that both are being assaulted and tortured.
Jan 04, 2018, 11:34 AM IST
Saudi Arabia, UAE introduce VAT in first for Gulf
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates introduced value-added tax from Monday.
Jan 01, 2018, 23:02 PM IST
