News for 'Saudi Riyals'

Kerala Man Returns Home After Landmark Blood Money Appeal

Kerala Man Returns Home After Landmark Blood Money Appeal

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Abdul Rahim, who faced a death sentence in Saudi Arabia, returned to Kerala after a massive crowdfunding effort raised Rs 34 crore for blood money. He was greeted by family and friends after two decades of imprisonment.

Saudi Arabia to invest in energy, water projects

Saudi Arabia to invest in energy, water projects

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Energy consumption in Saudi Arabia is witnessing an unprecedented growth, prompting a wave of investments expected to reach $133 billion (502.5 billion Saudi riyals) for various power generation and water projects in the next decade, organisers of an industry event said.

Ronaldo handed one-match suspension, fined!

Ronaldo handed one-match suspension, fined!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture following Al Nassr's 3-2 win over Al Shabab, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) said on Wednesday.

Punj Lloyd forms JV in Saudi Arabia

Punj Lloyd forms JV in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Punj Lloyd Ltd said on Monday it has entered into a joint venture with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to form a joint venture company with a share capital of two million Saudi Riyals.

Bihari Youth's Loudest Cry Is For 'Naukri'

Bihari Youth's Loudest Cry Is For 'Naukri'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Bihar youth need employment. Create jobs for us. Nothing matters more.'

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.

Rs 69 lakh in new notes, foreign currency seized at Mumbai airport

Rs 69 lakh in new notes, foreign currency seized at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

This money was found wrapped in newspapers and was concealed in their check-in baggage.

Indian killed in Saudi Arabia

Indian killed in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Indian killed in Saudi; Rs 1.2 crore looted

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Benzema was Al-Ittihad's first signing since winning the league title for the first time since 2009 with compatriot Kante expected to join him

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A Saudi Arabian businessman is leading bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) offer for a ticket to a showpiece game.

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

A look at the gilded cage where Saudi princes, former ministers, one of the world's richest men and other businessmen are being held prisoner.

This IAF employee remembers his first salary

This IAF employee remembers his first salary

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us about their first salary and what it meant to them.

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The venue has a capacity of 40,000 but at least double that number of people tried to make their way in

2 mn Muslims, including 1.3 lakh Indians, begin Haj on Thursday

2 mn Muslims, including 1.3 lakh Indians, begin Haj on Thursday

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Over 2 million Muslims, including 136,000 Indians, will begin Haj when they assemble in the valley of Mina as Saudi authorities said preparations have been completed for the world's largest annual gathering after the city underwent a multi-billion overhaul.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Without compensation, Kasthuri Munirathinam to return on Saturday

Without compensation, Kasthuri Munirathinam to return on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Tamil Nadu woman, whose hand was chopped off allegedly by her employer, returns from Saudi Arabia with her meagre salary.

India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers

India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Migrants do many of the dirty and dangerous jobs in the region, from construction to the oil industry, transport and services

'They chopped off my hand because I tried to escape'

'They chopped off my hand because I tried to escape'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Kasthuri Munirathinam, the maid from Tamil Nadu, whose hand was chopped off in Saudi Arabia, speaks from her hospital bed.

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Some private banks offer easier platform to transfer money abroad, like ICICI's Money2World.