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CBI brings back wanted gold smuggler from Saudi Arabia
NIA registered the case on September 22, 2020, related to the alleged seizure of smuggled gold bars at Jaipur International Airport, Rajasthan, on July 3, 2020
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 11:40 AM IST
Who is Rumy Alqahtani? Saudi Arabia's first-ever Miss Universe participant
Rumy Alqahtani took to Instagram to share the exciting news of Saudi Arabia entering the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.
Published on Mar 27, 2024 01:13 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Saudi Arabia to unveil Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya tourist destination
Dragon Ball theme park in Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya tourist destination to allow fans journey from the first Dragon Ball series to the latest Dragon Ball Super
Published on Mar 24, 2024 12:50 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Defence ministry lauds women’s participation in Saudi defence show
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lieutenant Commander Annu Prakash represented the armed forces at the five-day show, which concluded on Thursday
Published on Feb 08, 2024 04:10 PM IST
Travelling to Middle East? Check out these lesser known Middle Eastern marvels
Here are some Middle Eastern destinations beyond Dubai, that offer an array of different experiences from adventure to cultural immersion, varied gastronomy etc
Published on Jan 31, 2024 08:01 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Alia Bhatt stuns on red carpet in elegant ajrakh printed saree with modern drape
Alia Bhatt recently turned heads at the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing a breathtaking look in a saree adorned with a captivating ajrakh print.
Published on Jan 21, 2024 11:22 AM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
Air India Express to start direct Hyderabad-Riyadh flights: Check schedule
With Riyadh's addition, Air India Express connects Hyderabad with three important cities in Saudi Arabia – Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.
Published on Jan 15, 2024 07:35 PM IST
Joshua scores TKO over Wallin in Saudi Arabia; Parker stuns Wilder
Anthony Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round technical knockout and Joseph Parker stunned Deontay Wilder in a unanimous decision.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 07:17 AM IST
AP | , Riyadh
Salman Khan gets snubbed by Ronaldo, fans call it his Vicky Kaushal moment
A video of Salman Khan getting ignored by Cristiano Ronaldo has many comparing it to the viral Vicky Kaushal moment. The two attended a boxing match together.
Published on Oct 30, 2023 05:26 PM IST
Biden links Hamas attack with West Asia reset push
US President Joe Biden links Hamas's attack on Israel to regional integration efforts in West Asia, mentioning the establishment of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia-Israel and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He also emphasizes the US's competition with China, highlighting the IMEC as a challenge to China's Belt & Road Initiative. Biden reaffirms commitment to the Quad and expresses anticipation for the Quad Leaders' Summit in India. He discusses the need for a better future in the region, integrating Israel while considering the aspirations of the Palestinian people.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 05:32 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
UAE President meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister on sidelines of GCC-ASEAN summit in Riyadh
During their meeting, which took place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, where the summit is held, the UAE President and the Vietnamese Prime Minister discussed the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 07:30 AM IST
HT Analytics
Analysis: Hamas’s terror attack is aimed at Israel-Saudi normalisation
The scale and complexity of Hamas’s attacks, most analysts in Washington are convinced, could not have happened without Iran’s support
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 01:22 PM IST
UNESCO adds Palestinian prehistoric Tell al-Sultan site to world heritage list
Tell al-Sultan, an oval-shaped mound in Jordan Valley which predates Egypt's pyramids, is 4th Palestinian site to be listed on UNESCO's world heritage list
Published on Sep 18, 2023 09:20 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
India, US, UAE, Saudi, Europe to launch unprecedented infra project: US official
While the project has not been implemented under the I2U2 framework (which includes India, Israel, UAE, and US), most likely because the efforts at normalisation between Israel and Saudi is still work in progress, officials believe that Israel will be an obvious partner
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 10:20 AM IST
'Bring it on': Emirates boss forecasts no hit from new airlines
Saudi Arabia has announced a new national carrier, Riyadh Air, and a big new airport in the capital to handle up to 120 million travellers per year.
Published on May 02, 2023 09:31 PM IST
AFP |
China says ready to facilitate Palestine-Israel peace talks
Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang conveyed the message in separate phone calls with his counterparts from Palestine and Israel
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 04:02 PM IST
Huawei plans to relocate Middle East headquarters to Saudi Arabia
The Chinese company already has offices in the Saudi capital and other cities across the Middle East.
Published on Apr 09, 2023 06:28 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Saudi Arabia's new Riyadh Air airline to connect 100 destinations
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air will leverage its strategic geographic location between the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe, enabling Riyadh to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation, trade and tourism.
Updated on Mar 13, 2023 12:12 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Riyadh [saudi Arabia]
Saudi unveils new airline Riyadh Air to compete with Gulf rivals
The Gulf kingdom is pursuing ambitious aviation goals as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's wide-ranging "Vision 2030" reform agenda, including more than tripling annual traffic to 330 million passengers by the end of the decade.
Published on Mar 12, 2023 06:46 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Saudi Arabia is booming with visitors and this time it isn’t only about oil
While Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman has centralized power and increased political repression since being elevated by his father, King Salman, in 2015, he’s also ended or relaxed restrictions on entertainment and how men and women can mix and is trying to curb a reliance on oil.
Updated on Aug 22, 2022 01:00 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Thousands flock to Salman's show in Riyadh, fans say even Covid can't stop him
Salman Khan's Da-Bangg tour in Riyadh on Friday featured celebrities such as Shilpa Shetty, Saiee Manjrekar, Prabhu Deva, Sunil Grover, Kamal Khan, Guru Randhawa and Aayush Sharma.
Published on Dec 11, 2021 04:17 PM IST
‘Always been there’: Imran Khan thanks Saudi Arabia on receiving $3 billion aid
Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan had on Monday met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the sidelines of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) summit in Riyadh.
Updated on Oct 27, 2021 01:01 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Indians vaccinated in Saudi Arabia won’t be required to quarantine on return
Earlier in July, Saudi Arabia had said that it would impose a three-year travel ban on citizens travelling to countries which are on Saudi Arabia’s red list.
Published on Aug 24, 2021 10:23 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi