Saudi Arabia

Middle East

Arab states in difficult dance toward decarbonisation

Canberra: Of all the nations discussing the energy transition at the upcoming G20 summit in Bali, the oil and gas-rich countries in the Arabian Peninsula are among the most exposed to decarbonisation.…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Validity of single entry visit visa extended

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday took a decision to extend the validity of a single entry visit visa. The duration of other single entry visas was also extended. In the weekly session…

Middle East

Saudi Arabia: 10 arrested after shots fired at car showroom injures two

Riyadh: The Saudi Public Security Directorate announced the arrest of ten people on Monday, after a video of a burning vehicle and shooting at a car showroom in Riyadh, went viral on social media,…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia begins hiring Filipino workers; fixes minimum wage at Rs 3.76L

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will on Monday begin hiring domestic workers from the Philippines at a fixed maximum wage of SAR 17288 (Rs 3,76,461.01). The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has…
Television News

Ace Of Space winner Salman Zaidi performs Umrah [Photos]

Hyderabad: The reality star and Ace Of Space 2 winner Salman Zaidi, who recently got married to his ladylove Zeba Hassan, is currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The couple jetted…
World

French model Marine El Himer embraces Islam

French reality TV star and model, Marine El Himer, announced her conversion to Islam, expressing her great satisfaction. Marine converted to Islam months ago and did not disclose this until Wednesday, November…
Middle East

Saudi crown prince’s Pakistan visit on track despite political upheaval

Islamabad: Despite political uncertainty, the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on track as the Saudi de facto ruler is likely to travel to Islamabad in the third week…

India

Exploring India-Saudi Arabia relations in light of upcoming Crown Prince visit

Riyadh: India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have shared a rich, colourful history panning all the way back to 1947, the year of India’s independence. However, bilateral ties between the two…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia: TNRI forum’s blood donation campaign elicits good response

Jeddah: Several enthusiastic NRIs came forward to donate blood during a blood donation camp organised as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahatsav in Saudi Arabia. The Blood Donation campaign conducted by Telangana…
Pakistan

Pakistan eyes $13bn package after Shehbaz’s China visit

Islamabad: Pakistan has got assurances of a $13 billion financial package from China and Saudi Arabia, including $5.7 billion in fresh loans that would help stabilise the reserves and the rupee, Finance…
Middle East

Meet entrepreneur Syeda Umamah Quadria

Syeda Umamah Quadria, daughter of Syed Sadiq Quadri & Dr. Seema Syed, is a born and bred Entrepreneur who comes from a long line of self-starting and career advancing women. Having already…
India

Deepening of bilateral ties on agenda during Saudi Crown Prince’s India visit

New Delhi: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is expected to make a state visit to India on his way to Indonesia for attending the G20 Summit in Bali on November 15…
Technology

iPhone maker Foxconn, Saudi Arabia enter EV market

Riyadh: iPhone maker Foxconn and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund have formed a joint venture called ‘Ceer’ to build and sell electric vehicles. The joint venture will license component technology from BMW…
Middle East

Saudi: 11 persons get 65 yrs in jail for emblazing public property

Riyadh: As many as 11 persons were on Wednesday sentenced to 65 years in jail and penalized Saudi Riyal 29 million for allegedly emblazing public property. They were jailed for forming organised…
Jobs

Saudi Arabia: JWS Global to hire candidates for online, onsite jobs in upcoming project

JWS Global is going to hire candidates for upcoming projects in Saudi Arabia. The hiring is for both online and onsite jobs. Selected candidates will get accommodation, medical and transportation. Based on…