Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Thursday interacted with the cadets of King Fahd Naval Academy, Saudi Arabia undergoing sea training at Southern Naval Command in Kochi. During the interaction with cadets, he said that the maiden training of Saudi cadets by the Indian Navy is a testimony to the growing […]
Suhel Ajaz Khan assumes charge as new Indian envoy to Saudi Arabia
India’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Ajaz Khan assumed his new office on Monday. Taking charge the ambassador began his day at the Indian Embassy here by unfurling the national flag after presenting his credentials to the Saudi foreign affairs ministry where he was received by the Chief of Protocol at the ministry, according […]
Saudi Arabia removes restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit
Saudi Arabia on Monday announced that there will be no limit on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Hajj, Arab News reported citing the country’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. Speaking at the Hajj Expo 2023, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah stated that the number of people participating in this […]
Saudi Arabia declares national holiday after shocking victory over Argentina
Saudi Arabia has declared a national holiday to celebrate its stunning 2-1 World Cup victory over Argentina. Commentators are hailing the victory as one of the greatest upsets in the tournament’s history, and the kingdom is celebrating. According to Alarabiya News, King Salman declared Wednesday a national holiday in Saudi Arabia […]
Saudi Arabia introduces Yoga in Universities
A virtual introductory lecture on Yoga was organised for all Saudi university representatives across the kingdom to spread awareness and motivate its practice as a lifestyle for all segments of society. The lecture, organised on Monday, aimed to introduce both traditional yoga and yogasana sports to Saudi universities and give […]
Saudi Arabia crown prince MBS appointed Prime Minister
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has appointed his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom’s prime minister, the state-run news agency SPA reported citing a royal decree. The 37-year-old crown prince, widely known by the acronym MBS will replace the king as Prime Minister while Prince […]
Saudi Arabia to invest USD 1 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has announced a USD 1 billion investment in cash-strapped Pakistan which is currently in a state of both economic and political upheaval. This development came during a phone call between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, where he informed him of the Saudi King’s directive, […]
Saudi Arabia, US agree to strengthen cooperation in tech, science
Saudi Arabia and the United States agreed on Friday to strengthen cooperation in the fields of 5G networks, cybersecurity, space exploration, and public health, Al Arabiya News reported. The agreements were made on the sidelines of US President Joe Biden’s first state visit to the kingdom, where he met with top […]
Saudi Arabia announces health, security measures for Hajj season
Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced comprehensive health and security measures at ritual sites to protect the safety of pilgrims during the Hajj season. As many as 25,000 medics and more than 4000 hospital beds will stand by during the Islamic pilgrimage which ends on the evening of July 12, Saudi Health Ministry spokesperson […]
Joe Biden may visit Saudi Arabia in late June: Reports
US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Saudi Arabia this month, NBC reported citing sources. He is also widely expected to travel to Israel. The is will be a symbolically important move as the Biden administration works to expand on the Trump administration’s progress in nurturing fledgling ties between Israel […]
Five Pakistanis arrested for insulting Shehbaz Sharif’s delegation in Saudi Arabia
Police arrested five Pakistani nationals for “abusing and insulting” members of PM Shehbaz Sharif’s delegation at the Masjid-e-Nabawi (PBUH) in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The spokesperson of the Madinah police said that the suspects have been referred to the competent authorities after completing the legal procedures, Geo TV reported citing Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia sets limit of one million Hajj pilgrims this year
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said it will allow one million visitors for the Hajj pilgrimage this year. Muslims from inside and outside the country will be able to perform the Hajj provided they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and no older than 65, said Saudi Arabia, reported Al Jazeera. Last year only […]
Saudi Arabia finally gets Patriot missile systems from US
The United States has transferred a “significant number” of Patriot missile systems to Saudi Arabia over the past month, The Wall Street Journal reports citing senior US officials. Riyadh had been requesting Patriot deliveries from Washington since the end of last year when the supply was running low. According to The Wall Street Journal, it took […]
UN rights chief decries mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia
The UN human rights chief has condemned the beheading of 81 people, charged with terrorism-related offences, by Saudi Arabia during the course of a single day. In a statement released following Saturday’s mass execution, High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urged Saudi authorities to “bring the country’s counterterrorism laws fully into line with international standards”. Bachelet […]
Saudi Arabia inks 22 deals with local, foreign defence firms
Saudi Arabia has inked 2.13 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of deals with local and foreign defence companies at the ongoing World Defense Show in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday. 22 deals cover direct purchases of military systems, the building of production lines, knowledge transfer and training, and the […]