News for 'Saudi Arabian'

Operation Kaveri: India brings back home 186 more citizens from Sudan

Operation Kaveri: India brings back home 186 more citizens from Sudan

Rediff.com1 May 2023

On Sunday, 229 Indians arrived in Bengaluru while 365 people reached Delhi the day before.

Saudi concerned over 'dangerous trends in Pak'

Saudi concerned over 'dangerous trends in Pak'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2010

Expressing concern over growing dangerous trends in Pakistan, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud al Faisal on Sunday said that its political leadership should unite to fight the menace of terrorism.

Saudi Arabia foils major Al-Qaeda terror bid

Saudi Arabia foils major Al-Qaeda terror bid

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Armaments seized included explosive belts used by suicide bombers, assault rifles, ammunition, computers, pre-paid mobile SIM cards and documents, the interior ministry said.

Saudi Crown Prince Sultan dies in the US

Saudi Crown Prince Sultan dies in the US

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

Crown Prince Sultan, who was around 86, had been in the United States for medical treatment since June. His death has thrown his brother Prince Nayef into line to succeed King Abdullah as leader of the key oil producer country.

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The assault on Saudi Aramco's processing plant in Abqaiq and at the Khurais oil field caused huge fire but no casualty was reported, Gulf News reported.

Late drama as Perez storms to pole in Saudi GP

Late drama as Perez storms to pole in Saudi GP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Sergio Perez stormed to a stunning maiden pole position under the floodlights in a crash-interrupted qualifying session on Saturday

7 SHOCKING laws that haunt women in Saudi Arabia

7 SHOCKING laws that haunt women in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at some shocking Sharia laws that prevent Saudi women from doing everyday things.

FIFA WC: Serious Saudi extend Renard's stay by 5yrs

FIFA WC: Serious Saudi extend Renard's stay by 5yrs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Last week's surprise 2-1 win over Argentina means victory over Mexico on Wednesday would take Saudi Arabia into the next round in Qatar and the Green Falcons' improved performances have come as a result of increased professionalism domestically.

Asian Cup: Coach sacked after Syria stun Saudi

Asian Cup: Coach sacked after Syria stun Saudi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Saudi Arabian football chiefs sacked coach Jose Peseiro on Sunday immediately after his demoralized side slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of unfancied Asian Cup outsiders Syria.

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Jehan made a lightning start off the line but was boxed in by the Campos cars of Ralph Boschung and compatriot Kush Maini.

PM woos Saudi firms to invest in India

PM woos Saudi firms to invest in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Stating that India requires investments of over $100 billion in the power and telecom sectors in the next five years, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday invited Saudi Arabian business houses to undertake massive investments in the infrastruct

New Saudi 60-plus rule not for professionals

New Saudi 60-plus rule not for professionals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Saudi Arabian authorities have said the new law which bans recruitment of expatriate workers above the age of 60 will not apply to professionals such as doctors, university professors, consultants and engineers.

Amazing things Saudi prince wants in superjumbo

Amazing things Saudi prince wants in superjumbo

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Alwaleed bin Talal is reportedly spending $500 million on a fully customised A380 from Airbus.

F1 Drivers assured of maximum security for Saudi GP

F1 Drivers assured of maximum security for Saudi GP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Drivers met for more than four hours at the Jeddah Corniche circuit

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Rediff.com3 May 2023

PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club team mate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120 million to sit third.

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Saudi Arabia said this month it had executed 81 men, including seven Yemenis and one Syrian.

Wipro to own 66% in Saudi firm JV

Wipro to own 66% in Saudi firm JV

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Wipro Infotech, the IT division of the Rs 107 billion Wipro, has announced a joint venture agreement with the Dar al Riyadh group of Saudi Arabia.

WhatsApp, Skype to face ban in Saudi Arabia

WhatsApp, Skype to face ban in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Saudi Arabian authorities are likely to impose a ban on the use of smartphone messenger WhatsApp, Internet call service Skype and other instant messaging applications.

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The global map printed on the new 20 Riyal banknote, released to mark Saudi Arabia's presidency of the G20 grouping, does not feature Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as part of India.

Saudi extend coach Pizzi's contract until end of Asian Cup in Feb 2019

Saudi extend coach Pizzi's contract until end of Asian Cup in Feb 2019

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Saudi Arabia have extended coach Juan Antonio Pizzi's contract until the end of the Asian Cup in February 2019, the FA said on Tuesday, a day after the 'Green Falcons' claimed a surprise victory over Egypt in their last World Cup game.

Saudi unhappy over leaks of Abu Jundal operation: NSA

Saudi unhappy over leaks of Abu Jundal operation: NSA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Saudi Arabian authorities have expressed unhappiness over the media leaks of details of the operation that led to the arrest of key Mumbai attack handler Abu Jundal, according to National Security Advisor Shivshanker Menon.

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

She drew two giant pictures of founding fathers, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Saudi Arabia and the UAE respectively. Almalki used approximately 4.5 kgs of expired coffee powder. She painted all the figures in hues of brown mixing the coffee powder with water.

2023 Club World Cup: Jeddah named host city

2023 Club World Cup: Jeddah named host city

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The 2023 Club World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, soccer's world governing body FIFA said on Monday.

India deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attack on merchant ship

India deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attack on merchant ship

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Saturday's drone attack on MV Chem Pluto came amid increasing concerns over various commercial vessels being targeted reportedly by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh knockouts for 3 years, says AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

New Saudi law eases transfer of jobs

New Saudi law eases transfer of jobs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Currently, it is easier to hire expatriate workers from other companies but much depends on the sponsor.

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Acutely conscious that he's left with less than four years to create his legacy, Trump is undoubtedly a man in a hurry, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia, FIFA's 51st ranked team and who have suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever.

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Among the Indian carriers, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet operate flights to Saudi Arabia while Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas are the two carriers operating in India.

European football has lost a lot of quality: Ronaldo

European football has lost a lot of quality: Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo said there is no chance of him playing club football in Europe again and that the Saudi Arabian league is better than Major League Soccer.

Saudi: Harassed Indian doc unable to leave

Saudi: Harassed Indian doc unable to leave

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Dr Charanjit Singh was allegedly pressurised to cut his hair and take off his turban.

Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims

Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has apologised after its national team did not properly observe a minute's silence for the victims of the London attacks before the start of a World Cup qualifier in Australia.

Saudi prince gets life term for murdering aide

Saudi prince gets life term for murdering aide

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

A Saudi Arabian prince, the grandson of King Abdullah who was charged with battering his aide to death, was jailed for life by a British court with the judge observing "no one in this country is above the law."

India upset at US mention of Modi while discussing immunity for Saudi crown prince

India upset at US mention of Modi while discussing immunity for Saudi crown prince

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

India is upset at a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a US state department official while defending the immunity it had extended to Saudi Arabian ruler Mohammad bin Sultan, who is facing allegations of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi king's amnesty: 120 Indians freed from jails

Saudi king's amnesty: 120 Indians freed from jails

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

More than 11,000 prisoners, including 120 Indians, held in Saudi Arabian jails for petty crimes, have been released over the last three months under two amnesties declared by King Abdullah.

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The 41-year-old double world champion, enjoying a renaissance with his much-improved team, finished third in Jeddah but was demoted to fourth by a 10-second post-race penalty.

PIX: WWE in the Saudi desert

PIX: WWE in the Saudi desert

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Featuring Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley...