Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

In a major reshuffle announcement on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has named his 31-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman, as heir. In a series of royal decrees carried on the state-run......

Putin Leaves Russia At Last!

Escorted by four fighter jets, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare one-day lightning tour to the Middle East during which he visited Saudi Arabia after a short trip to the United Arab......

What is Saudi Prince doing in India after G20 summit?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, focussing on shoring up bilateral trade and defence ties. IMAGE:......

Declare Himachal calamity a 'national disaster': Sukhu to PM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the recent rain-led calamity in the state as a 'national disaster' and sought a......

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday decided to expedite implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project, and identified energy, defence, semiconductor and space as areas for intensified......

India continues with Russian oil buys, cuts shipments from Saudi

Russia dominated Saudi Arabia in oil supplies as the world’s fastest-growing major economy for fossil fuels in October, relegating the Kingdom to third place. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Reliance, Saudi Aramco stake sale talks gain pace

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is reported to have held talks with Saudi Aramco on a cash and share deal for sale of a 20 per cent stake in its oil refining and petrochemical arm.......

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 24-25 paise per litre, the steepest increase since July 5 Union Budget, as a fallout of turmoil in global oil markets following drone attacks on......

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

'You will be welcome in Saudi Arabia as that respect and welcome is to everyone from all around the world' Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIFA.com  Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's......

Al-Hilal beat Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to win Saudi King Cup

IMAGE: Al Hilal players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Al Nassr and winning the Saudi King Cup final at King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. Photograph:......

FIFA WC: Arab fans supporting each other in solidarity

IMAGE: Saudi Arabia fans inside the stadium before the match. Photograph: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters After savouring Saudi Arabia's historic World Cup victory over Argentina, Arab fans are hoping......

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

'The IOC was not consulted about the OCA decision with regard to the Asian Winter Games and was not involved in the decision-making process.'   IMAGE: Saudi Arabia plans to build a mountain......

FIFA WC: Serious Saudi extend Renard's stay by 5yrs

IMAGE: Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard during training. Photograph: Suhaib Salem/Reuters Patience has rarely been a characteristic associated with football in Saudi Arabia, where 18 coaches from......