Saudi Arabia

In a first, Saudi, UAE introduce VAT in tax-free Gulf

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates introduced value-added tax from today, a first for the Gulf which has long prided itself on its tax-free, cradle-to-grave welfare system.

Jan 01, 2018, 17:21 PM IST

Trapped in Saudi Arabia, Ludhiana woman pleads Sushma Swaraj for help

The matter came to light after Kaur sent a video message to her daughter claiming that she has been forced by the couple to work as a servant.

Dec 31, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

Ludhiana resident stuck in Saudi Arabia appeals to Sushma Swaraj for help

Stuck in Saudi Arabia since past six months, Ludhiana resident Kuldeep Kaur had reached out to Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj for help.

Dec 30, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

Saudi king assures support for Palestinians in Jerusalem issue

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud affirmed on Wednesday his country's firm stand on the rights of Palestinians to have East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.

Dec 20, 2017, 22:26 PM IST

Saudi says it intercepted Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh

An AFP correspondent heard a loud explosion at 1050 GMT, shortly before the scheduled unveiling of the Saudi budget, which is usually announced by the king from the Yamamah palace, his official residence.

Dec 19, 2017, 21:32 PM IST

Saudi women will now be allowed to drive motorcycles and trucks

In September, King Salman issued a decree saying women will be able to drive from next June.

Dec 16, 2017, 19:42 PM IST

Saudi King vows to confront corruption with justice and decisiveness

Saudi Arabia`s King said on Wednesday his government was determined to confront corruption with "justice and decisiveness".

Dec 13, 2017, 17:19 PM IST

Welcome to the world! Woman gives birth on PIA flight

The crew named her ‘Jannat’.

Dec 12, 2017, 23:38 PM IST

UN does not confirm Iran link to Yemen missiles: Report

UN officials who examined debris from missiles fired at Saudi Arabia from Yemen have not confirmed that they were Iranian-made but are still analyzing the information, according to a confidential report obtained by AFP on Monday.

Dec 12, 2017, 06:34 AM IST

Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018

Under reforms led by 32-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the government is easing many of those restrictions, and also plans to lift a ban on women driving next year.

Dec 11, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Saudi-led airstrikes kill 23 civilians including children: Official

The stalemated war has killed more than 10,000 civilians and pushed the Arab world's poorest country to the brink of famine.

Dec 08, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

OPEC will stick to policy in second half of 2018: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian energy minister Khalid al-Falih was speaking after meeting with US Energy Secretary Rick Perry, who said OPEC would make its own decisions and that he was comfortable the United States could work within those parameters.

Dec 04, 2017, 13:49 PM IST

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani calls for Middle East 'dialogue'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that Middle Eastern countries should solve their problems together without relying on external powers.

Dec 03, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Yemen ex-president Saleh says ready for 'new page' with Saudi-led coalition

The apparent shift in position came as Saleh`s supporters battled Houthi fighters for a fourth day in the capital Sanaa.

Dec 03, 2017, 08:56 AM IST

Yemen rebel ally Saleh says open to talks with Saudis

The Saudi-led coalition, which has fought Saleh and the Iran-backed Huthi rebels since 2015, this month imposed a total blockade on the impoverished country after a rebel missile was shot down near Riyadh.

Dec 02, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Clashes erupt in Yemen capital after failed rebel talks, 3 killed

Clashes erupted in Yemen's capital on Friday, witnesses said, as talks between feuding rebel allies failed to broker a truce.

Dec 02, 2017, 05:54 AM IST

Saudi Arabia intercept ballistic missile fired from Yemen: State media

The missile targeted the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, but no casualties were reported.

Dec 01, 2017, 06:50 AM IST

Swimming pool, patios, gym: Jihadists go to rehab at '5-star' Saudi centre

Riyadh's Mohammed bin Nayef Counselling and Care Centre, a cushy halfway house between prison and freedom, spotlights a controversial Saudi strategy for tackling homegrown extremists.

Nov 30, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Britain's Theresa May to visit Saudi Arabia, speak to crown prince

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to visit Saudi Arabia for talks on Wednesday with its assertive crown prince over the kingdom-led war in Yemen, the second European leader to specifically seek him out as he amasses power.

Nov 29, 2017, 12:20 PM IST