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Saudi ‘mini Ritz’ corruption crackdown evokes awe, fear
By Agence France-Presse| Posted by Mallika Soni | Agence France-Presse
PUBLISHED ON DEC 14, 2020 05:14 PM IST
In dramatic gumshoe-style investigations published on state media, the official anti-corruption agency Nazaha says it has caught bribe-seekers “red-handed” in live raids and sniffed out illicit cash hidden in attics, an underground safe and even a mosque.
A boost for defence ties in West Asia | HT Editorial
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON DEC 07, 2020 01:13 AM IST
Gen Naravane’s visit could lead to greater military exchanges, including joint exercises and defence cooperation, with a region that occupies a significant space in India’s national security interests
G20 to back ‘equitable’ access to coronavirus vaccine: Report
By Agence France-Presse| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi | Riyadh
PUBLISHED ON NOV 22, 2020 05:07 PM IST
The leaders also struck a unified tone on supporting “multilateral” trade as well as the global fight against climate change, but the closing document lacks firm details on many of the issues dominating the virtual summit hosted by Riyadh.
GoAir flight from Riyadh to Delhi makes emergency landing in Karachi
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by: Harshit Sabarwal | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON NOV 18, 2020 12:42 AM IST
Some reports stated that the flight G8- 6658A- took off from Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon but had to make an emergency landing after a 30 year old passenger fainted and died on board due to cardiac arrest.
India conveys concern to Saudi Arabia over depiction of Jammu and Kashmir in bank note
By Rezaul H Laskar | Edited by Sohini Sarkar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 11:19 PM IST
The twenty-riyal bank note was issued by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority on October 24 to commemorate the country’s presidency of the G20 ahead of the grouping’s virtual summit during November 21-22.
Top 10 mobile app development companies in Saudi Arabia 2021
UPDATED ON OCT 27, 2020 04:22 PM IST
Let’s look at the top 10 mobile app development companies in Saudi Arabia to work with in 2021 – Researched by TopAppDevelopmentCompanies.com.
Riyadh-Chennai flight scheduled to bring back Indian deportees from Saudi Arabia on September 24
By Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz | Riyadh [Saudi Arabia]
UPDATED ON SEP 20, 2020 10:30 AM IST
Second batch of Indian deportees from Saudi Arabia to arrive on Sept 24 via Riyadh-Chennai flight, other flights from Riyadh and Jeddah being currently worked out
Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi likely to lose post
By Imtiaz Ahmad | Hindustan Times, Islamabad
UPDATED ON AUG 17, 2020 05:46 AM IST
On Sunday, Pakistani army chief Gen Qamar Bajwa, accompanied by the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Faiz left for Riyadh to meet with the Saudi leadership in an attempt to mend damaged ties.
$3.2 billion oil deal between Pakistan, Saudi expires; Islamabad urges renewal
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh | Islamabad
UPDATED ON AUG 08, 2020 04:55 PM IST
The $3.2 billion Saudi oil facility was part of the $6.2-billion Saudi Arabian package announced in November 2018 to ease Pakistan’s external sector woes, the Express Tribune reported on Friday.
84-year-old Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz hospitalised
By Reuters | Posted by Prashasti Singh | Riyadh
UPDATED ON JUL 20, 2020 05:25 PM IST
The defacto ruler and next in line to the throne is the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, widely known by his initials MBS, who has launched reforms to transform the kingdom’s economy and end its “addiction” to oil.
Digital taxation needs to be simple and inclusive, says Nirmala Sitharaman
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 18, 2020 10:50 PM IST
The minister was speaking at the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting held at Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) through video conferencing.
India permits 835 healthcare professionals to travel to Saudi Arabia for fight against Covid-19
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 14, 2020 06:33 PM IST
Saudi Arabia is the second West Asian country, after the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to which the Indian government has permitted doctors and healthcare professionals to travel to support efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
Saudi Arabia to impose full lockdown during Eid holiday from May 23-27
By Asian News International | Posted by: Prashasti Singh | Riyadh
UPDATED ON MAY 13, 2020 06:47 AM IST
According to the Sputnik, citizens across the Kingdom will be allowed to move freely from 9 am to 5 pm local time before Eid, except for the city of Mecca that is still under full lockdown.
Flights carrying 335 evacuees from Riyadh, Bahrain land in Kerala
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar | Kozhikode/Kochi
UPDATED ON MAY 09, 2020 12:35 AM IST
Official sources said all the passengers would be subjected to Covid-19 rapid test at the airport before transferring them to their respective destinations by special taxis and KSRTC buses.
As society opens, Saudi women surge into job market
By Agence France-Presse | Riyadh
UPDATED ON APR 28, 2020 03:36 PM IST
For decades, straitlaced Saudi society offered limited opportunities for women seeking a paid job and the few who did find work were mostly restricted to the health and education sectors.
Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging
By Press Trust of India | Riyadh
UPDATED ON APR 25, 2020 04:12 PM IST
Court-ordered floggings in Saudi Arabia -- sometimes extending to hundreds of lashes -- have long drawn condemnation from human rights groups.
There is an oil deal. But India need not worry| HT Editorial
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON APR 14, 2020 06:29 PM IST
Production cuts have pushed up oil prices, but conditions still favour buyers
The silver lining in the Indian economy
PUBLISHED ON APR 05, 2020 04:59 PM IST
The big oil producers don’t have a deal. This is good news for India
‘Exercising newly won freedom’: Saudi women on smoking in public
By Agence France-Presse | Riyadh
UPDATED ON FEB 16, 2020 07:50 AM IST
The kingdom’s ambitious de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has rolled out an array of economic and social innovations to project a moderate, business-friendly image.
Verdict absolving Saudi prince’s top aides in Khashoggi case condemned globally, backed by US
By Agence France-Presse | Riyadh
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2019 05:36 PM IST
A US State Department official hailed the verdict as “an important step” in holding the perpetrators accountable. Riyadh has described the murder as a “rogue” operation that did not involve the crown prince.
Air strikes declined sharply in Yemen: UN envoy
By Agence France-Presse | United Nations, United States
UPDATED ON NOV 23, 2019 04:30 AM IST
UN envoy Martin Griffiths said the rate of air strikes fell by 80 percent during that period, which he said was “perhaps an even more important sign that something is changing in Yemen.”
Travel: Saudi Arabia as a tourist destination? Why not!
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON NOV 16, 2019 11:56 PM IST
Here’s taking a trip to the Arabian kingdom and discovering Saudi beyond stereotypes
Saudi king hosts CIA chief for talks
By Agence France-Presse | Riyadh
UPDATED ON NOV 08, 2019 06:26 AM IST
The meeting in Riyadh was attended by a number of Saudi officials including Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and intelligence chief Khalid al-Humaidan.
India’s deepening Saudi engagement | HT Editorial
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON OCT 30, 2019 08:11 PM IST
Riyadh’s tacit support for Delhi’s Kashmir move, and robust energy ties, are positives
At Riyadh event, PM Modi points to five trends that are key to prosperity
By Rezaul Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 15, 2020 10:19 PM IST
PM Modi listed 5 major trends as keys to future prosperity - impact of technology, importance of infrastructure, human resources, care for environment and business-friendly governance.
WWE Crown Jewel 2019: Complete match card, date and other details
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2019 11:52 PM IST
The WWE Crown Jewel 2019 will be quite different from the earlier editions as it will feature heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and former UFC star Cain Velasquez along with other familiar professional wrestlers.
PM Narendra Modi to meet King Salman: Full itinerary in Riyadh
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan TImes, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2019 11:07 AM IST
This is Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to the Gulf nation during which he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) which will be followed by an interaction with a moderator at the conference.
Strategic partnership, trade top PM’s agenda in Saudi Arabia
By HT Correspondent | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 15, 2020 06:23 AM IST
India and Saudi Arabia will sign several agreements, including one on forming a Strategic Partnership Council and another on a joint venture for retail outlets for petroleum products, during Modi’s visit.
PM Modi leaves for Saudi Arabia, to ink deal to elevate India-Saudi ties
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 28, 2019 10:47 PM IST
The prime minister left for Riyadh on Monday night at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud to attend the Plenary Session of the 3rd Future Investment Initiative Forum.
Woman missing from home can’t travel alone in Saudi Arabia
By Agence France-Presse | Riyadh
UPDATED ON OCT 23, 2019 10:23 AM IST
The move, part of de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plan to revamp the national image, ended a longstanding rule that prompted some extreme attempts to flee the kingdom.