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Trump signs $350-bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Trump signs $350-bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The deal was hailed by the White House as 'a significant expansion of (the) security relationship'.

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

Saudi Arabia to raise oil reserves

Saudi Arabia to raise oil reserves

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Saudi Arabia, which has the world's largest oil reserves, has said that it may increase its stock by around 200 billion barrels and was also mulling investment in building refineries in India among other countries.

Trump pushes mega Middle East reset through Iran deal

Trump pushes mega Middle East reset through Iran deal

Rediff.com26 May 2026

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump said negotiations with Iran were 'proceeding nicely' and argued that several Muslim and Arab nations should formally recognise Israel and join the Abraham Accords once a deal is reached.

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.

Pakistan to deport Osama's family to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan to deport Osama's family to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Pakistan will deport slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's three widows and children to Saudi Arabia next week after the end of their jail term.

Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry products over bird flu scare

Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry products over bird flu scare

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Saudi Arabia is the second largest importer of poultry products from India and exporters fear other importing countries might follow suit.

Indian deportees stranded in Saudi Arabia

Indian deportees stranded in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Nearly 200 Indians awaiting deportation from Saudi Arabia are stranded in the country's capital Riyadh due to paucity of seats in flights as a result of the summer rush.

Saudi Arabia assures oil market of adequate supply

Saudi Arabia assures oil market of adequate supply

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The assurance came after a meeting of the Saudi Arabia's Supreme Council for Petroleum and Mineral Affairs, which was chaired by King Abdullah. The meeting, which reviewed world oil market developments, referred to the resolution taken by the last OPEC summit in Riyadh in which leaders said they would manage petroleum resources to ensure sustained development. The summit expressed its satisfaction over the progress of work at new investment projects.

India, Saudi Arabia sign four accords

India, Saudi Arabia sign four accords

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The MoU on combating crime covering terrorism was signed by Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faizal bin Abdul Aziz al Saud.\n\n

Saudi Arabia pledges $100 million aid to Pak

Saudi Arabia pledges $100 million aid to Pak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Saudi Arabia has pledged $100 million as aid to its long-time ally Pakistan, to help in the rehabilitation of the thousands of people who have been affected by the ongoing clashes between the army and militants in the country's tribal regions. Saudi Arabia's contribution, the single largest for the current emergency in Pakistan, will enable the humanitarian community in Pakistan to reach hundreds of thousands of people in need and help restore their homes and livelihoods.

Saudi Arabia thrash India 3-0

Saudi Arabia thrash India 3-0

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Yasser Al-Qahtani's hat-trick gave Saudi Arabia their second straight win in the AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifying round.

Saudi Arabia: Indian spared from execution

Saudi Arabia: Indian spared from execution

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

An Indian worker in Saudi Arabia will not be executed for trespassing into the "only Muslim" part of the holy city of Medina, despite demands for his execution.

Tunisia sack coach mid-World Cup after heavy defeat

Tunisia sack coach mid-World Cup after heavy defeat

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard in the wake of the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener in Monterrey on Sunday, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) said.

Mumbai police chief Ahmad Javed is new envoy to Saudi Arabia

Mumbai police chief Ahmad Javed is new envoy to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Mumbai Police Commissioner Ahmad Javed has been appointed the country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which has a 2.8 million-strong Indian community.

Can Pakistan's outreach to Egypt, Turkiye, Saudi calm West Asia?

Can Pakistan's outreach to Egypt, Turkiye, Saudi calm West Asia?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with his counterparts from Egypt and Turkiye in Islamabad ahead of a quadrilateral summit, including Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and explore avenues for peace.

PIX: Yoga unites world as Indian missions lead global events

PIX: Yoga unites world as Indian missions lead global events

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts across the world marked the International Day of Yoga on Sunday, as Indian missions abroad organised events to highlight the ancient practice's role in fostering health and well-being.

Now NIIT eyes Russia, S Africa, Saudi Arabia

Now NIIT eyes Russia, S Africa, Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

NIIT Limited, a provider of IT training, learning and knowledge solutions, is set to expand its overseas presence by expanding its chain of IT education training centres in a few emerging countries and by entering new geographies.

2 Indians sentenced to jail, flogging in Saudi Arabia

2 Indians sentenced to jail, flogging in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

A court in Saudi Arabia also ordered the two Indian nationals, who apparently confessed to the illegal manufacture of alcohol, to be deported eventually after their sentence is complete.

India U-17 Football Team To Face Qatar In Friendlies

India U-17 Football Team To Face Qatar In Friendlies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Indian U17 men's football team is set to play two friendly matches against Qatar in Doha as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.

South Korea, Saudi Arabia draw after power failure

South Korea, Saudi Arabia draw after power failure

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

South Korea and Saudi Arabia battled out a 1-1 draw in their opening Asian Cup Group D match after the game was halted for 20 minutes due to a power failure on Wednesday.

Pakistan deports Osama's family to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan deports Osama's family to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Pakistan has deported all 14 family members of Osama bin Laden to Saudi Arabia, bringing an end to speculations about the fate of his family after the Al Qaeda chief's death in 2011. The family, escorted by a heavy contingent of security forces, boarded the chartered Saudi plane to Jeddah from the Benazir Bhutto International airport, where security had been increased manifold. The Saudi ambassador was also present at the airport.

Glitz and glamour: Saudi Arabia to host IPL Mega Auction 2025

Glitz and glamour: Saudi Arabia to host IPL Mega Auction 2025

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.

Japan down Saudi Arabia to finish on top

Japan down Saudi Arabia to finish on top

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 at home to finish top of their qualifying group for next year's Asian Cup.

Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia for two-day visit

Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia for two-day visit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Combating threat of terrorism and radicalisation are expected to figure high on the agenda of the talks between Modi and the leadership of Saudi Arabia, a country known as spiritual home of Islam which recently has formed a major coalition of 34 Muslim nations to fight terror, particularly the Islamic State.

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal says he has plenty of improvement left in his fledgling career with fans not yet having seen the best.

India Links Pak-Saudi Pact to Israel Strike

India Links Pak-Saudi Pact to Israel Strike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Experts believe it would be far-fetched to believe that Riyadh would support Pakistan militarily in any conflict with India, which has robust strategic and economic relations with Saudi Arabia.

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday morning has placed the crown in the hands of his younger half-brother King Salman. But who is he? Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, born December 31 1935, is a veteran of the country's leadership.

How Indian workers end up on death row in Saudi Arabia

How Indian workers end up on death row in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Hostile work conditions and abusive employers are provoking some immigrant workers in Saudi Arabia to commit suicide or attack their employers. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Trump said his visit to Saudi Arabia will include a gathering of leaders from 'across the Muslim world' to unite against extremism.

Asian Champions League matches postponed due to Middle East conflict

Asian Champions League matches postponed due to Middle East conflict

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed several Asian Champions League Elite and Two matches scheduled to be played in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

Deal or total surrender: Trump warns Iran as Tehran denies talks

Deal or total surrender: Trump warns Iran as Tehran denies talks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that "nothing will get through" unless a deal or "total surrender" is achieved, amid escalating tensions and conflicting reports on direct negotiations.

WikiLeaks: US ally Saudi Arabia is terror-funding hub

WikiLeaks: US ally Saudi Arabia is terror-funding hub

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Besides Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are listed as major source of terrorist financing.

PM sees Saudi Arabia as strategic partner

PM sees Saudi Arabia as strategic partner

Rediff.com28 Feb 2010

Giving a new dynamism to bilateral ties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said India sees Saudi Arabia as a strategic partner for promoting peace, stability and economic development and that the conditions were ripe for the two countries to enter into a comprehensive energy partnership.

India shares Mumbai evidence with Saudi Arabia

India shares Mumbai evidence with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

The details were provided by National Security Adviser M K Narayanan to Saudi intelligence chief Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud in New Delhi.

Iraq, Saudi Arabia in quarter-finals

Iraq, Saudi Arabia in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Both scored convincing victories, over Malaysia and Vietnam respectively, in the AFC Youth Championship.

Two Indians killed in Saudi Arabia

Two Indians killed in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Vallila Mohammed Faisi, 45, and M Muhammed, 87, both from Kerala were killed when a bus carrying them collided with a trailer truck.

India, US and Saudi Arabia: The 'new' great game!

India, US and Saudi Arabia: The 'new' great game!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Does the deportation of 26/11 prime accused Abu Jundal/Abu Hamza/Zabiuddin Ansari by Saudi Arabia signal a tectonic shift in India's Middle-East policy? Colonel (retd) Anil Athale tries to explain.

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen.