Saudi Arabia

Videsh Superfast: Iran may attack Saudi Arabia in next 48 hours

According to one of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing that Iran could attack Saud Arabia “soon or within 48 hours".

Nov 02, 2022, 08:12 AM IST

US-Saudi Arabia rift: Joe Biden has 'no plans' to meet Saudi Crown Prince at G20 summit

Washington had earlier expressed displeasure over OPEC's decision to cut global oil output.

Oct 17, 2022, 14:06 PM IST

Piyush Goyal meets Saudi Arabia`s Minister of Commerce to discuss ways to attract INVESTMENT

India is the second largest trade partner of Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia is India`s fourth largest trade partner. Both sides are expected to formulate a plan of action for further strengthening bilateral cooperation in an array of priority areas and projects.

Sep 18, 2022, 23:45 PM IST

Deshhit : Why External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in discussion in Pakistan?

On seeing the Foreign Minister of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia, the chapter of Pakistan's troubles has started. One reason for this is the close relations between India and Saudi Arabia. More than 22 lakh Indians work there in Saudi. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in Saudi for almost 24 hours. Reactions have started coming from Pakistan as soon as the three days started.

Sep 11, 2022, 22:34 PM IST

Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to visit Saudi Arabia to review bilateral relationship

In a three-day visit, Dr S Jaishankar and the Saudi Arabia foreign minister will review the bilateral relationship and discuss the progress of PSSC Committee

Sep 09, 2022, 12:36 PM IST

Saudi Arabia to launch new national carrier 'RIA', will rival UAE's Emirates Airline

Multiple reports suggest that Saudi Arabia is planning on creating a new international airline that can also be the flag carrier of the nation by the name "RIA" to boost tourism in the region.

Sep 02, 2022, 20:38 PM IST

Crude oil import from Russia dips first time since May; increases from Saudi Arabia in July

Indian refiners lifted more term supplies from Saudi Arabia as prices were attractive while prices for Russian supplies have climbed on robust demand.

Aug 18, 2022, 12:43 PM IST

US President Joe Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy

US President Joe Biden, after his meet with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said he made his views crystal clear regarding the murder of the journalist.

Jul 16, 2022, 06:48 AM IST

Saudi Arabia to open its airspace for all airlines ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit

President Joe Biden has welcomed Saudi Arabia's decision to open its airspace, as the move is expected to improve global connectivity as the country is a connecting hub for 3 continents, reports Reuters.

Jul 15, 2022, 13:13 PM IST

Pakistan dumping ground for global hazardous waste, Senate body told

पाकिस्तान में सऊदी और UAE जैसे देश अपना कचरा भेज रहे हैं. जलवायु परिवर्तन पर सीनेट की स्थाई समिति पाकिस्तान में कचरा निर्यात की स्थिति को देख कर हैरान हो गई. पाकिस्तान हर साल 80 हजार टन कचरा विदेशों से इंपोर्ट करता है.

Jul 02, 2022, 11:28 AM IST

First flight with Haj pilgrims departs from Kerala’s Kochi airport

The first flight with Haj pilgrims to Madina in Saudi Arabia departed from Kerala’s Kochi airport on Saturday. 

Jun 04, 2022, 13:23 PM IST

Haj 2022 flight update: Saudi Arabia issues rules for airlines transporting pilgrims

Based on Saudi Arabian authorities' rules pilgrim passengers should be less than 65 years old, have completed immunisation with basic doses of Covid-19 vaccines and submit a negative PCR, reports PTI.

Jun 03, 2022, 17:04 PM IST

Saudi Arabia's Flyadeal Airline flew with all-women crew from Riyadh to Jeddah

Saudi aviation history crossed a milestone for women's empowerment as it flew a Flyadeal flight with an all-women crew from Riyadh to Jeddah, reports IANS. 

May 24, 2022, 15:24 PM IST

Covid-19 fourth wave: Saudi Arabia bans travel to 16 countries including India

The sixteen countries where the citizens of Saudi Arabia are banned to travel apart from India include Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Armenia, Belarus, and Venezuela, reported Gulf News. 

May 23, 2022, 08:55 AM IST

Hajj 2022: Over 79,000 Indian Muslims to fly to Saudi Arabia after 2 years of Covid-19 pandemic

More than 1,800 Muslim women will go for Haj 2022 without "Mehram" (male companion) and without the lottery system.

May 07, 2022, 20:20 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 moon sighting: Saudi Arabia, UAE to celebrate Eid on May 2

The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after Ramadan. As Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the moon is sighted to mark the commencement of a new month.

May 01, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Imran Khan booked for 'Chor-Chor' sloganeering against Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif in Saudi's Madina

As per the FIR documents, Imran Khan sent over 100 of his supporters to Saudi to target Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation, PTI reported.

May 01, 2022, 08:13 AM IST

Netizens react to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's 'Chor-Chor' welcome in Saudi's Madina

A viral video, which has been circulating on social media platforms shows hundreds of pilgrims raising "chor chor" [thieves] slogans upon seeing Shehbaz Sharif's delegation making their way to Masjid-e-Nabawi.

Apr 29, 2022, 10:58 AM IST

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif-led delegation greeted with 'Chor-Chor' slogans in Saudi's Madina, video goes viral

A viral video, which has been circulating on social media platforms shows hundreds of pilgrims raising "chor chor" [thieves] slogans upon seeing the delegation making their way to Masjid-e-Nabawi.

Apr 29, 2022, 06:42 AM IST

Samosas made in toilet! Saudi Arabian eatery used 'expired food items' for decades, details here

The restaurant was also using expired food materials like meat and cheese to prepare cuisines and some of the edible items were dated back two years.

Apr 26, 2022, 20:38 PM IST