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‘Treacherous aggression’: Muslim World League slams Iran after attack on US embassy in Riyadh

March 03, 2026 9:41 pm

Al-Issa also stressed Saudi Arabia’s stated position on the conflict, noting the Kingdom’s efforts to prevent escalation and protect civilians across the region, including the Iranian people.

Israel-Iran war: US shuts embassy ops in Riyadh, cancels visa appointments in Pakistan

March 03, 2026 2:18 pm

The US Mission to Saudi Arabia said it continues to monitor the regional situation closely

The USA embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2005 [File: AFP}

Iran attacks US Embassy in Riyadh, Trump warns of 'US response': The Middle East crisis in Saudi Arabia

March 03, 2026 1:49 pm

US Embassy in Riyadh hit by suspected drones; Trump warns of response after deaths of six US service members

A liquor store operating in Riyadh marks a major shift in Saudi Arabia’s decades-long alcohol policy. (Image Source: Pixabay)

Saudi Arabia lifts 73-year alcohol ban, opens sales to select foreign residents

February 11, 2026 6:25 pm

Saudi Arabia is easing the alcohol ban by opening a liquor access for wealthy non-Muslim expats in Riyadh.

Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension project (Image: RCRC)

Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension to add 8.4 km track; project has India connection

February 09, 2026 10:15 am

Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension project: The new corridor aims to reduce dependence on private vehicles, ease traffic congestion and improve overall quality of life in the city.

India The Riyadh-based full-service airline, Riyadh Air, is Saudi Arabia’s second national carrier alongside Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and is slated to start commercial operations later this year, (Credit: Pixabay)

India ‘super important’ market, to discuss potential partnerships with IndiGo, Air India: Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas

March 12, 2025 10:17 pm

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas is in New Delhi as part of a Riyadh Air delegation for meetings with India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to discuss the requisite permissions and support for launch of the airline’s India operations.

Shraddha Kapoor's Abaya-inspired corset gown blends tradition with style at Joy Awards in Riyadh

January 24, 2025 5:11 pm

Shraddha Kapoor completed her look with minimal accessories, donning a pair of simple golden drop earrings and golden high heels.

New Murabba downtown will be ‘the new face of Riyadh’ Mukaab

Construction of 'world’s biggest building' begins in Saudi Arabia: All about 'Mukaab'

October 25, 2024 11:17 pm

The ambitious $50 billion project — called the Mukaab — in the capital city Riyadh, is part of a wave of futuristic construction across the Arab nation.

Delhi flight metal pieces falling, riyadh, air india express

Air India Express launches new flight connecting Thiruvananthapuram with Riyadh

September 10, 2024 11:23 am

The flight, IX 521, will depart Thiruvananthapuram every Monday at 7.55 PM and will reach the Gulf city at 10.40 PM.

Although it insists that petroleum has a long future, Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, seems to also be trying to signal that it is not locked in a pollution-belching past but is more like a Silicon Valley company focused on innovation. Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia eyes a future beyond oil

May 29, 2024 10:14 pm

To gain a foothold in solar, Aramco has taken a 30% stake in Sudair, which cost $920 million, the first step in a planned 40-gigawatt solar portfolio — more than Britain’s average power demand — intended to meet the bulk of the government’s ambitions for renewable energy.