Saudi Arabia

Threat for Indian workers as Dubai ruler says job nationalisation will double in 2019

The nationalisation of jobs increased a whopping 200 percent in Dubai in 2018, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Jan 9, 2019

Saudi private jet industry stalls after corruption crackdown

Some were handed over to the state in settlements reached after the crackdown was launched in late 2017, when dozens of princes, businessmen and government officials were detained.

Jan 9, 2019

Twitter warns 'unusual activity' from hackers in China, Saudi Arabia

The revelation led to Twitter stock dropping nearly 7 per cent on Monday.

Dec 18, 2018

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Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate's move on Jamal Khashoggi's murder

The Senate on December 13 voted to recommend ending American military assistance to the Saudi-led operation in Yemen, and accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of involvement in Khashoggi's murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October

Dec 17, 2018

Saudi to make biggest investment in Pakistan's history: Pak Minister of Finance Asad Umar

"The ball is in our court. It is going to the cabinet for approval next week, after which the announcement will be made," Umar said.

Dec 13, 2018

'I can't breathe,' Jamal Khashoggi's last words disclosed in transcript

The transcript begins at the moment Jamal Khashoggi enters the Saudi consulate in a quiet residential district of Istanbul at lunchtime on October 2.

Dec 10, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi's WhatsApp messages describe Saudi Crown Prince as 'Pac-Man'

The messages shared by Montreal-based activist Omar Abdulaziz, which include voice recordings, photos and videos, paint a picture of a man deeply troubled by what he regarded as the petulance of the Crown Prince.

Dec 3, 2018

PM Modi meets MBS amid Saudi Arabia's plans to scale up investments in India's energy sector

The leaders discussed investments in technology, infrastructure, petroleum, renewable energy, fintech and defence.

Nov 30, 2018

Saudi Crown Prince has requested to meet Turkish President Erdogan at G20 summit

Saudi-Turkish relations have been strained by the killing last month of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.

Nov 27, 2018

Indian delegation to explore contracts in $500 billion Saudi infra projects

Union Commerce Ministry said that the tour has been organised by the Economic Diplomacy Division of India's External Affairs Ministry (MEA). The delegation to Riyadh will be led by MEA Additional Secretary Manoj Bharti.

Nov 26, 2018

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Saudi crown prince begins second leg of Arab tour

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler is also expected to participate in a G20 meeting in Buenos Aires at the end of the month, which will be attended by leaders from the United States, Turkey and other European countries.

Nov 26, 2018

India's strategic petroleum reserves programme attracts overseas players

Major overseas players are interested in India's strategic petroleum reserves programme which the nation plans to expand by adding another 6.5 million tonnes capacity over and above the current 5.33 MT.

Nov 11, 2018

After Khashoggi murder, Saudi Arabia tortured and killed another journalist - Report

Dissident journalist Al-Jasser was arrested in March in Dubai, after MBS aide Saud Al-Qahtani's cyber army agents found purported evidence against him.

Nov 8, 2018

Will fuel price relief last? Probably not, as global crude market will harden again

The recent Oil Market Report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has some interesting clues about where prices could head in future.

Nov 6, 2018

Saudi billionaire prince Al-Waleed bin Talal's brother freed from detention

Prince Khalid's release comes as the kingdom faces international outrage over the killing of Khashoggi inside its consulate in Istanbul on October 2.

Nov 4, 2018

Saudi Arabia: 17 Filipinos detained for attending Halloween party in Riyadh

Authorities reported that the party organizers did not have any permission to organize such an event.

Oct 30, 2018

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Pakistan to seek IMF bailout despite $6 billion Saudi rescue

On Tuesday, Pakistan announced Saudi Arabia had agreed to give Pakistan $3 billion in foreign currency support for a year.

Oct 24, 2018

Amnesty urges UN investigation, independent autopsy in Khashoggi's death

Amnesty International said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's explanation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul appeared to be a whitewash of "an appalling assassination".

Oct 20, 2018

Brazil vs Argentina: Football friendly live stream, TV guide and match preview

Mauro Icardi believes Brazil game is never a friendly as Argentina prepares to take on their familiar foes in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, October 16. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Oct 16, 2018

Saudi Arabia to supply extra oil cargoes to India in November as Iran sanctions loom

Reliance Industries Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, and Mangalore Refinery Petrochemicals Ltd are seeking an additional 1 million barrels each in November from Saudi Arabia, the sources said.

Oct 10, 2018

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