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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.

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding that the remnants of the intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi.

The bizarre car stunts by young Saudis

The bizarre car stunts by young Saudis

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

There's nothing more thrilling for the young generation of Saudi Arabian than sidewall skiing or driving on two wheels.

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Mukesh Ambani, who is in talks with Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco to sell one-fifth of his oil-to-chemicals business in India for $ 15 billion, said the two countries have all factors to drive growth - technology, young demography, and leadership.

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

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.

Serbia's Prijovic arrested for violating coronavirus curfew

Serbia's Prijovic arrested for violating coronavirus curfew

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Serbian government has imposed a daily 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew during weekdays and a more stringent weekend ban starting at 1 p.m. on Saturdays till 5 a.m. on Mondays in order to curb the spread of the virus. Serbia striker Aleksandar Prijovic was arrested for violating the Balkan nation's coronavirus curfew.

Photos: Saudi Arabia allows women to ride bikes, but...

Photos: Saudi Arabia allows women to ride bikes, but...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Saudi Arabian authorities have now allowed women to ride buggies and bikes in public.

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.

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.

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.

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

With India becoming the second-biggest victim of cyber-attacks after the United States, the government wants to install a foolproof security cover; but it could invade the privacy of Indians, says Ajai Shukla

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.

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.

Modi among top 3 world leaders; ahead of Trump and Jinping

Modi among top 3 world leaders; ahead of Trump and Jinping

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

An annual survey by Gallup International rated PM Modi behind German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by French president Emmanuel Macron.

Man forges letter using Khurshid's name for Mecca visit

Man forges letter using Khurshid's name for Mecca visit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

A man allegedly forged a letter in the name of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and presented it before the consul general of Saudi Arabia to procure a visa to visit Mecca and Medina, police said on Tuesday.

31,318 Indians have died in foreign countries since 2014: Govt

31,318 Indians have died in foreign countries since 2014: Govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh also said that there are 15,405 Indians in foreign jails since 2015.

Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut

Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo made a disappointingly low-key home debut for Real Madrid against Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad in their Peace Cup match at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

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.

Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

This year is expected to be an extremely low-key Ramzan with social-distancing imposed across the world, including Saudi Arabia which is home to Islam's holiest shrines.

Ratan Tata hints at JLR assembly plant in S Arabia

Ratan Tata hints at JLR assembly plant in S Arabia

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Saudi Arabian mining firm Ma'aden, in a joint venture with Alcoa, is undertaking a $10.8 billion project to set up what has been dubbed as the the world's largest vertically integrated aluminium complex.

Govt braces for Iran oil supply hit

Govt braces for Iran oil supply hit

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

A senior government official says the idea is to facilitate mutually beneficial ways to keep the supply going.

IOC confident Saudi women will compete in London

IOC confident Saudi women will compete in London

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Saudi Arabia looks set to send women athletes to an Olympics for the first time later this year.

India, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance investments

India, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance investments

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

India and Saudi Arabia on Friday, agreed to increase investments in each other's country through joint ventures to enhance economic cooperation. Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and Saudi Arabian Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah bin Ahmed Zainal Alireza, agreed to regular exchange of business delegations to sensitise the businesspersons in both the countries.

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.

Reliance's proposed business reorganisation credit neutral: Fitch

Reliance's proposed business reorganisation credit neutral: Fitch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The proposed reorganisation plan by Reliance Industries Ltd to transfer its refining, marketing and petrochemical (oil-to-chemicals) businesses to a wholly-owned subsidiary is a step towards facilitating participation by strategic investors in the unit, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday. The reorganisation of the business in Reliance O2C Limited (O2C) "will have a neutral impact on RIL's credit metrics and rating," it said in a statement. The transfer will be on a "slump sale basis", subject to attaining the requisite approvals.

Zardari wanted UN to quiz Rice, Karzai

Zardari wanted UN to quiz Rice, Karzai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Zardari is "said to have quietly given names of four international personalities--Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, Saudi Arabian intelligence chief Prince Muqran bin Abdul Aziz and the UAE intelligence chief to the UN inquiry commission to ask them: how did they know the secret in advance that Benazir Bhutto would be killed?" The News Daily reported on Thursday.

Bahrain: Saudi forces roll in to restore order

Bahrain: Saudi forces roll in to restore order

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Saudi Arabian forces on Monday entered the strife-torn Bahrain after two days of clashes between police and protesters mounted the most serious challenge to the Island's royal family. "More than 1,000 Saudi troops have entered Bahrain," the BBC reported, quoting a top Saudi official. The report said that the troops were part of Gulf Countries Peninsula Shield Force.

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

India all-rounder, Irfan Pathan got married to Safa Baig, a 21-year-old Saudi Arabian model, in a private wedding ceremony held at Jeddah on Thursday. The 'Nikaah' ceremony was held at Haram Shareef in Mecca and was attended only by family members and close relatives. The Pathans hosted a dinner at Hotel Trident in Jeddah following the wedding ceremony. Reports suggest that the couple were dating since two years.

RIL's stake sale to Aramco is credit positive: Moody's

RIL's stake sale to Aramco is credit positive: Moody's

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Moody's said together, proceeds from these transactions will result in a $ 16 billion reduction in RIL's net debt.

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.

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.

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Lewis Hamilton won a crazy, twice-halted Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to go level on points with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and set up a winner-takes-all title showdown.

Avram Grant returns to Portsmouth

Avram Grant returns to Portsmouth

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Israeli Avram Grant has returned to Portsmouth as director of football, the struggling Premier League club said on Wednesday.

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.

CBI to verify Anees Ibrahim's detention reports

CBI to verify Anees Ibrahim's detention reports

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation approached the Saudi Arabian authorities on Tuesday to verify reports about the detention in that country of Anees Ibrahim, brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

UK gives asylum to Saudi Princess

UK gives asylum to Saudi Princess

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

In an unpublicised case, a young Saudi Arabian princess has been granted asylum by the British government after she pleaded that she would face the death penalty if she returned home with her illegitimate child.The young woman, married to an elderly member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia, won her claim for refugee status after telling a judge that her adulterous affair with her non- Muslim English boyfriend made her liable to death by stoning if she returned.

PIX: Valverde's winner settles El Clasico thriller; Chelsea win

PIX: Valverde's winner settles El Clasico thriller; Chelsea win

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Federico Valverde finished off a stunning move in extra time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona

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."

Saudis bailed Musharraf out

Saudis bailed Musharraf out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The Saudis have not done any favour to Pakistan by harboring Musharraf. By doing so, they have committed a crime against the innocent people of Pakistan who have suffered miserably for more than eight years due to Musharraf's inhuman policies.