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Formula E: Kush Maini quickest for Mahindra in Jeddah Rookie Free Practice
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Feb 13: India's young driver Kush Maini impressed for Mahindra in the special FP0 session just for rookies at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the season-opening race of the Formula E World Championship this weekend.
Pressing ahead with Ukraine War diplomacy, Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia
New York, Feb 13: On a mission to end the Ukraine War, US President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.
Jordan marks record 1.32mn GCC visitors in 2024
AMMAN, February 12: The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) today announced that the country welcomed record number of visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations in 2024.
Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year
Lausanne, Feb 11: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The qualifying period, the Road to the Olympic Esports Games, will start this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu's suggestion to establish Palestinian state on its land
Riyadh, February 10: Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's suggestion that the kingdom's land be used to establish a Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
UAE participates in 12th Plenary Meeting on UN-GGIM for Arab States in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, February 6: A delegation from the Federal Geographical Information Centre, headed by Hamed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Centre, participated in the 12th meeting of the Regional Committee of United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for the Arab States (UN-GGIM), held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 2nd to 6th February.
Saudi Arabia says no diplomatic ties with Israel without creation of Palestinian state
Riyadh, February 5: Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for independent Palestinian state and said that it would not diplomatic ties with Israel until the creation of such a state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Saudi Arabia's statement comes just hours after US President Donald Trump announced that United States will take over Gaza Strip.
Saudi crown prince, Syria's interim president meet on ties, latest developments
Riyadh, Feb 3: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reviewed in Riyadh on bilateral relations and the latest developments in Syria.
Israeli PM leaves for 'important meeting' with US President
Tel Aviv, February 2: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday departed for the United States for "a very important meeting" with US President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu says possible to 'broaden the circle of peace'
Jerusalem, Feb 2: It is possible to strengthen security and expand peace, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday before departing for Washington, where he will negotiate the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Arab countries reject attempt to displace Palestinians from Gaza, West Bank
Cairo, Feb 1: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Arab League (AL) stressed in a joint statement on Saturday the rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
Saudi Arabia: 9 Indian nationals killed in Jizan road accident, Indian mission sets up helpline number
New Delhi, January 29: In a tragic incident, as many as nine Indian nationals were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia's Jizan region.
EAM Jaishankar mourns death of nine Indians in Saudi Arabia road accident
Jeddah, Jan 29: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday condoled the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while assuring full support to the concerned families of the victims.
Iran says ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in ICT
Tehran, Jan 27: Iran has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in the area of information and communications technology (ICT).
Saudi FM calls for sanction removal during first visit to Damascus after regime change
Damascus, Jan 24: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud made his first visit on Friday to Damascus since the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump speaks with Saudi's Crown Prince, his first call with foreign leader since taking office
Washington, Jan 23: US President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, media reports confirmed.
Over 200 Pakistanis deported from multiple countries in past week
Karachi, January 22: Over 200 Pakistanis have been deported from several countries, including Saudi Arabia and the US, in the past week, Geo News reported on Wednesday.
I like it! US President Trump says he is fine with legal immigration
Washington DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday while signing a series of executive orders and speaking to the press at the Oval Office said that he was fine with legal immigration.
G Kishan Reddy invites global investor community to invest in India's mining industry
New Delhi, January 15: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy on Thursday invited the he global investor community to invest in the vast mining industry of the country, the Ministry of Mines stated in a release. Attending the Ministerial Round Table of the Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh on 14 January 2025, which is being hosted by Saudi Arabia, the Union Minister said that the value addition in the entire supply chain is the key to greater prosperity for the people.
PM Modi promises 'improved pilgrimage experiences' for Haj devotees
New Delhi, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the India-Saudi Arabia bilateral agreement for Haj-2025, asserting that the government led by him remains committed to ensuring improved pilgrimage experiences for the devotees.
El Clasico showdown: Barcelona, Real Madrid set for Supercopa de Espana 2025 Final in Jeddah
Jeddah, January 11: For the third year in a row, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to face off in the Supercopa de Espana (Super Cup) final, delivering another high-stakes El Clasico.
Lebanon's newly-elected president to visit Saudi Arabia on first foreign trip
Beirut, Jan 11: Lebanon's newly-elected President Joseph Aoun announced Saturday that he will visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
258 Pakistanis, including beggars and criminals, deported from seven countries
Karachi, Jan10: In yet another major embarrassment for Pakistan, as many as 258 of its citizens were deported from seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and also 'all-weather friend' China in the last 24 hours, local media reported on Friday.
No entry without polio vaccination certificate, Saudi Arabia tells Pakistani travellers
Islamabad, Jan 9: A polio vaccination certificate has been made mandatory for Pakistani citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's civil aviation authority has announced.
I am excited to meet PM Modi: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Award recipient Dr Syed Khursheed
Bhubaneswar, January 9: Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed, a recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Award for community services in the field of medical services from Saudi Arabia expressed his gratitude for the recognition.
AFC Asian Cup 2027 to take place in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar from Jan 7 to Feb 5
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7: The AFC Asian Cup 2027 will take place from January 7 to February 5 across three cities – Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar - in Saudi Arabia, the AFC announced on Tuesday.
Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to boost bilateral ties
Tehran, Jan 6: Iranian Justice Minister Amin-Hossein Rahimi held a meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi, during which both sides vowed to expand bilateral ties in various areas, especially in judicial and legal fields.
Ethiopia earns over $216 million from horticulture exports
Addis Ababa, Jan 5: Ethiopia has earned more than $216 million from exports of horticultural commodities during the first five months of the current fiscal year, the country's Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has disclosed.