Saudi Arabia

EAM Jaishankar mourns death of nine Indians in Saudi Arabia road accident

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday condoled the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while assuring full support to the concerned families of the victims.

Jan 29, 2025

President Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards during the valedictory session of the PBD Convention in Odisha.

Jan 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia to welcome FIFA World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia Gears Up for Historic FIFA World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia has been officially announced as the host country for the FIFA World Cup 2034, a first for the Middle Eastern nation. This historic announcement has sparked a wave of jubilant celebrations across the globe.

Dec 12, 2024

Saudi Arabia announces five initiatives to enhance afforestation

Saudi Arabia announced five environmental initiatives in a bid to enhance biodiversity across the kingdom.

Dec 4, 2024

HEAT Show: Tata Motors launches its first AMT truck in Saudi Arabia

Tata Motors on Tuesday announced the launch of its first automated manual transmission (AMT) truck, the Tata Prima 4440.S AMT, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Nov 19, 2024

Honoured by the World: PM Modi's record of highest civilian awards

Honoured by the world: PM Modi's record number of highest civilian awards

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a leader to have received a record number of civilian honours -- amounting to 14 -- from numerous countries, highlighting his leadership and India's growing stature on the global stage.

Nov 14, 2024

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrives in India, to meet EAM Jaishankar today

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived to hold talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar.

Nov 13, 2024

EAM Jaishankar to visit Saudi Arabia, Germany and Switzerland

External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar will be on a three-nation tour starting Sunday, visiting Saudi Arabia, Germany and Switzerland on an official visit between September 8 to 13.

Sep 8, 2024

Saudi Arabia hosts successful second Yoga Asana Championship in Makkah [PICS]

The second Saudi Open Yoga Asana Championship at Al-Wahda Club in Makkah marks a transformative moment, spotlighting a burgeoning yoga culture that transcends physical and mental well-being in the heart of Saudi Arabia.

Jan 30, 2024

Alia Bhatt's stunning red carpet look in ajrakh printed saree

'Trying to ape Deepika…': Alia Bhatt stuns in ajrakh print saree for Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia [reactions]

Alia Bhatt received the Honorary Entertainment Makers Award at the Joy Awards, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During her acceptance speech, she conveyed her affection for cinema and expressed her gratitude.

Jan 21, 2024

Saudi Arabia's Reforms, India-Saudi Relations, and the Fight against Extremism

In recent decades, the Saudis have spent up to an estimated $100 billion spreading Wahhabism and perpetuating the notion that they are Islam's caretaker.

Jul 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia celebrates Yoga Day across KSA; over 10,000 people participate [details]

Nouf bint Mohammed Al Marwaai, the head of the Saudi Yoga Committee, explained that the Kingdom has been celebrating the International Day of Yoga on a small scale in previous years, but this year marked a qualitative leap.

Jun 22, 2023

IJFF hosts NRI Conclave in Saudi; promotes cultural understanding, fights misinformation [details]

IJFF hosts NRI Conclave in Saudi; promotes cultural understanding, address propaganda [details]

International Journalists Fraternity Forum hosts its first NRI Conclave under the theme: "India's Diversity a Strategic Asset" to promote cultural understanding and cooperation.

Jun 18, 2023

Saudi Yoga's first int'l championship a historic feat; first Saudi woman to referee tournament [details]

Backed by Nouf Al-Marwaai's efforts, Saudi Yoga Committee has been instrumental in promoting the practice in Arab countries.

Jun 9, 2023

World's largest modern downtown coming up in Riyadh; gives off Wakanda vibes [Watch]

The downtown will be completed in 2030 and is expected to generate 180 billion Saudi Riyals ($48.6 billion) to non-oil GDP and feature an iconic museum, a technology and design university, an immersive multipurpose theater, and more than 80 entertainment and culture venues.

Feb 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia introduces electronic visa for stop-over passengers

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry introduced an electronic visa service on Monday for passengers who are stopping over in the country.

Jan 31, 2023

Tourist visa vs Family visit visa: Confusion persists over new rules; Many Indians stranded in Saudi Arabia [details]

The grey area for many Indians is visa validity and period of stay. A multiple entry tourist visa is valid for one year and permissible period of stay in total is 90 days.

Dec 12, 2022

No police clearance certificate required for Indians travelling to Saudi; move hailed [details]

Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced that Indian nationals will no longer be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to obtain a visa there.

Nov 17, 2022

Non-Muslim YouTuber's claim of entering Mecca triggers row

The claim by a Telugu YouTuber that he visited Islam's holiest site Mecca in Saudi Arabia has sparked a row with a section of netizens calling for action against him for violating the Saudi rules which do not permit a non-Muslim to enter the grand mosque.

Aug 3, 2022

Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to 16 nations, including India [List of 16 Nations given]

Saudi Arabia has banned citizens from travelling to 16 countries, including India, over the Covid-19 situation in those nations, the media reported

May 23, 2022

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