Saudi Arabia

Opec Kingpin Saudi Arabia replaces energy minister in major shakeout

Since his appointment as oil minister in 2016, Falih has been the face of Saudi energy policy but the veteran technocrat had seen his portfolio shrink in recent weeks.

Sep 8, 2019

IndiGo promoters' differences threaten services

IndiGo eyes more UAE, Saudi flights as part of Middle East expansion

IndiGo had earlier said that 50 per cent of its expansion in 2019 will be from international growth.

Sep 4, 2019

Saudi Arabia replaces Aramco chair with wealth fund chief ahead of IPO

The appointment of Al-Rumayyan, already an Aramco board member, comes as part of the Saudi authorities' preparations to sell shares in the world's biggest oil exporter.

Sep 3, 2019

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Saudi organises world's largest camel festival; 12,000 animal owners to compete

The festival, aimed at promoting the camel-racing heritage of the Kingdom and the Gulf Arab countries, is expected to turn the Saudi city of Taif into one of the top tourist destinations.

Sep 2, 2019

Illegal cryptocurrency malware hits Tesla's Amazon Cloud resources

Cryptocurrency to fund Saudi Arabia's Neom project? Riyadh warns against scammers

Saudi is embarking on a $500 billion futuristic megacity, considered as a symbol of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitions for life after oil, to attract foreign investment and bolster non-oil revenues.

Aug 21, 2019

Imran Khan completes 1 year as Pakistan PM; govt presents first anniversary progress report

Establishing good international relations and tackling domestic issues such as health, education and housing sector were hailed as achievements of the PTI government.

Aug 19, 2019

Pakistan has few options on Kashmir issue amid near-total global isolation

Deep State's long-time subterfuge using militancy against India and Afghanistan has returned to visit Pakistan in the form of international isolation and a wide trust gap on Kashmir developments

Aug 10, 2019

Leave or be deported, Saudi Arabia tells Pakistani doctors

Other countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain also followed suit and have de-recognised Pakistan's medical degree.

Aug 8, 2019

Big blow for Indians: Saudi Arabia plans to ban foreigners from hospitality jobs

The country has pushed for 'Saudization' policies after unemployment rates increased to 13 percent last year.

Jul 29, 2019

Qatar invests $3 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan

Pakistan's cash-strapped economy has received aid from the US, China, Saudi Arabia as well as multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Jun 25, 2019

India's fuel prices could hit the roof as crude oil prices threaten to top $100

Escalating Middle East tensions and Opec decision to maintain production squeeze buoy oil nearly 30% this year; Iran's threat to exit nuclear deal may propel oil to new highs.

Jun 24, 2019

Saudi airport attack: 1 killed, 21 injured as Yemeni rebels strike ahead of Pompeo visit

Earlier this month, a Houthi missile hit Abha airport in a strike that wounded 26 people.

Jun 24, 2019

Saudi Arabia to not execute teenager arrested for taking part in anti-govt rally

Murtaja Quereris was arrested by the Saudi officials in September 2014 on charges of terrorism.

Jun 17, 2019

Iran rejects US allegations of Gulf of Oman tanker attacks

The United States, which has accused Iran or its proxies of carrying out a May 12 attack on four tankers off the United Arab Emirates' coast as well as May 14 drone strikes on two Saudi oil-pumping stations.

Jun 14, 2019

Who is Murtaja Qureiris? Saudi teen faces execution for participating in Arab Spring

In May 2017, Murtaja Qureiris was moved to al-Mabaheth prison, an adult facility, even though he was still only 16 years old.

Jun 8, 2019

UAE-led probe blames a 'state actor' for Fujairah oil tanker attacks

US National Security Advisor John Bolton joined Saudi Arabia's claims by stating that Iran was "almost certainly" behind the attacks.

Jun 7, 2019

Saudi Arabia expanded ballistic missile program with China's aid: Intel inputs

The classified information indicates that apart from expansion in missile infrastructure, Saudi Arabia has also purchased technology from China.

Jun 6, 2019

India rejects OIC's reference to Jammu and Kashmir, says no locus standi on internal matters

The OIC consisting of 57-member states approved Saudi Arabia's Yousef Aldobeay as its special envoy for Jammu and Kashmir and called upon India to support the people of the state.

Jun 4, 2019

Indian worker in Saudi Arabia forcefully fed beef, tweets to EAM S Jaishankar for help

The Indian migrant narrated his ordeal through Twitter, saying that he was extremely offended and traumatised by inhuman behaviour done by his employer in Saudi Arabia.

Jun 3, 2019

Leaked document that hints Saudi Arabia related to terrorists attacks in Srilanka

Secret cable shows Saudi Arabia had ominous information on Sri Lanka church bombing

Saudi Arabia possessed crucial and accurate information on Sri Lanka church bombings. It alerted its Colombo envoy five days before the attack but apparently didn't report to Sri Lankan government

May 22, 2019

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