Saudi Arabia

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.

Neom replaced by Almaty: Why 2029 Asian Winter Games just abandoned Saudi Arabia’s $500B megacity

February 07, 2026 5:37 pm

The decision to move the 2029 Asian Winter Games was necessitated by the realisation that Trojena, a project requiring a vertical ski village and a massive man-made lake to be carved into the Sarawat Mountains, would not meet the strict operational thresholds by the 2029 deadline.

Camels in Saudi Arabia get passport identification: Here's what it means

February 05, 2026 11:01 pm

The new identification document will have a detailed vaccination record and health profile of each camel in the country.

US deportation list: Over 3,800 Indians deported from US in 2025. How many from China, Saudi Arabia? Check full list

February 05, 2026 9:41 pm

US deported Indian: "The government is in constant dialogue with the US government regarding the need for "humane treatment" of Indian nationals during such deportation operations," Singh said.

Four Arab states convinced Donald Trump to avert US military intervention, ‘give Iran a chance’

January 16, 2026 12:20 am

The four countries had conveyed to Washington that any attack would have consequences for the wider region in terms of both security and economics.

Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia must obtain clearance for carrying restricted drugs

January 02, 2026 9:09 pm

Applications are required to be submitted by those who are travelling or their authorised representatives through the platform.

'Highest in years' | Executions in Saudi Arabia and US hit highest number on record in 2025

January 02, 2026 12:19 pm

Saudi Arabia had resumed executions for drug offences at the end of 2022 after a pause of about three years.

Donald Trump refuses to join Israel in recognising Somaliland as Gulf states stand by Somalia

December 27, 2025 5:47 pm

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in May 1991 following the Somali Civil War and has remained de facto independent ever since.

What caused the rare snowfall in Saudi Arabia? Will other Gulf countries see similar phenomenon

December 24, 2025 8:44 pm

The snowfall in 2025 was triggered by a sharp drop in temperatures, with some locations falling below zero degrees Celsius, combined with rain-bearing thunderclouds.

21-million-year-old sea cow species discovered in Qatar’s ‘Dugong Cemetery’

December 17, 2025 12:30 pm

Scientists have discovered the bones of a previously unknown sea cow species in the Qatarian desert's Al Maszhabiya region.

Heatwave claims 550 Hajj pilgrims as mercury soars to 50°C at Mecca

June 19, 2024 7:09 pm

Over 1.83 million pilgrims performed Hajj in 2024, suffering extreme heat that claimed 550 lives, primarily due to heat-related illnesses, according to reports.

PM Modi reviews trade ties in meeting with Saudi crown prince MBS

September 11, 2023 6:49 pm

Bin Salman is currently on a state visit to India following the end of the G20 Summit

Breaking protocol, PM Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at Delhi airport

February 20, 2019 6:50 am

During Salman’s visit, New Delhi and Riyadh will set up a “Strategic Partnership Council” at the ministerial level to deepen partnership in areas like political, security, trade, investment and culture

Killing Kashoggi: How a brutal Saudi hit job unfolded

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

An autopsy expert. A lookalike. A black van. Our video investigation follows the movements of the 15-man Saudi hit team that killed and dismembered the journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Fuel prices at an all-time high: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

How the government is explaining the rise in petrol and diesel prices. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Opinion | From London to Qatar, Why Does The Terror Trail Span Continents?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

EU parliament urges Saudi arms embargo

February 26, 2016 4:17 pm

Sushma Swaraj meets Bahrain PM, Saudi MOFA

January 24, 2016 5:10 pm

Manama, Jan 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday met the Prime Minister of Bahrain, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi, Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, on Sunday.Swaraj is in Bahrain's capital Manama on a two-day visit.She attended the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to deepen the country's ties with the 22-member group.The meet also assumes significance in the wake of the growing threat of Islamic State in the region.