Saudi Arabia
- India
‘Here to make it easier for Muslims in India to go to Makkah, Madinah”: Saudi Minister of Haj
New Delhi: Saudi Minister of Haj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah on Wednesday said “We are here to make it easier for Muslims in India to go to Makkah and Madinah…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reveals various visas for Indian Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed six different visas and travel options for those Indians intending to perform Umrah. Taking to X, on Tuesday, December 5, the Saudi ministry…
- India
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag makes port call in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an offshore patrol vessel (OPV), made a port call at King Abdul Aziz Port in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit on Tuesday. The visit…
- World
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in UAE
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, December 6, arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi as part of a Gulf trip that also includes Saudi Arabia. Putin plans…
- India
Govt committed to making Haj inclusive: Smriti Irani
New Delhi: Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah as both countries vowed to work together to make the Haj process as…
- Middle East
Now, Indians can get Saudi visa within 48 hours to perform Umrah
New Delhi: Indians travelling to the West or the Middle East can obtain a stopover visa for four days that will allow them to visit any city in Saudi Arabia or perform…
- Middle East
UAE opens registration for Haj 2024
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, December 5, officially opened the online registrations for those intending to perform the Haj pilgrimage in 1445 AH/2024. The General Authority of Islamic…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Haj 2024 registration opens for America, Australia, Europe
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, December 4, opened online registrations for pilgrims from America, Europe and Australia for Haj 1445 AH/2024 season. Taking to X, the Saudi Ministry…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s Haj minister undertakes India visit
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Haj and Umrah Tawfig bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah has embarked on a visit to India with an aim of streamlining and outlining comprehensive plans for hosting Indian…
- Middle East
Saudi’s NEOM unveils newest exclusive tourism escape ‘Siranna’
Riyadh: NEOM, the 500 billion-dollar futuristic city being built in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced the development of a new exclusive ‘tourism escape’ Siranna. Situated on the Gulf of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Telugu Association holds medical camp for workers with expired Iqama
Jeddah: The survival and existence of a foreign worker relies upon the validity of Iqama. when it expires the life of an expatriate comes to a standstill. Iqama is an official ID…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Electric flying taxis to take off by 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s budget airline Flynas has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil-based Eve Air Mobility to explore the possibility of starting electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations in…
- Pakistan
Saudi Arabia extends term of USD 3 billion deposit to Pakistan: Central bank
Islamabad: In a major relief to debt-ridden Pakistan’s struggling economy, Saudi Arabia has extended the term of its USD 3 billion deposit with the country’s central bank for another year, according to…
- India
Saudi Cabinet approves MoU of the principles of India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved the memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding the principles of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The decision was announced during a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh wins bid to host World Expo 2030
The hosting rights of the highly anticipated World Expo 2030 was awarded to Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Tuesday, November 28. The announcement was made during the 173rd General Assembly of the…