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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.

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.

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

Arab businesses want India to ease investment

Arab businesses want India to ease investment

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

"We are ready with our money but it's so difficult to get a business visa to India,'' said Dr Abdul Rahman A Al Rabiah, managing director of Alrabiah, a consulting and engineering services company. Quoting instances, Rehman said, "Business leaders who have five-year multi-entry visa into the UK and Europe are merely given a three-month visa for India.''

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.

Saudis believe bin Laden dead: report

Saudis believe bin Laden dead: report

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

United States sources, though, denied that bin Laden is dead.\n\n

Saudi Arabia arrests 172 militants

Saudi Arabia arrests 172 militants

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

"Some of their most prominent goals were to carry out suicide attacks against public figures; oil installations and refineries and military bases inside and abroad," the ministry said.

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 eases hiring process for expats

Saudi eases hiring process for expats

Rediff.com3 Jul 2005

Saudi Arabia has announced easing of foreign manpower recruitment procedures as part of several key initiatives to make the kingdom investor-friendly.

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.

UBS gets nod for branch

UBS gets nod for branch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

The approval given to UBS earlier was kept on hold till it completed certain transactions. Now that the bank has completed them, it can start a branch, RBI deputy governor Leeladhar told reporters on the sidelines of a function organised by the Union Bank of India.

RBI puts on hold licence to UBS bank

RBI puts on hold licence to UBS bank

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The Reserve Bank of India has put on hold its permission to the Switzerland-based UBS Bank to open a branch in India as the Enforcement Directorate is probing alleged transfer of funds between Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali and a Saudi Arabian arms dealer through the bank.

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

IMAGES from soccer matches played on Monday.

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 24-25 paise per litre, the steepest increase since July 5 Union Budget, as a fallout of turmoil in global oil markets following drone attacks on Saudi Arabian crude oil facilities.

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.

More Indian firms investing in Saudi Arabia

More Indian firms investing in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a lucrative investment destination for Indian firms with over 190 of them getting licenses from the Saudi Arabian Investment Authority over the past two years.

6 Indians among 345 killed in Haj stampede

6 Indians among 345 killed in Haj stampede

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The Indian casualties included two men and four women.

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.

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...

Two militants killed in Riyadh

Two militants killed in Riyadh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Saudi security forces clash with militants in Riyadh and Medina killing two.

S Arabia gives approval for Sharif return to Pak

S Arabia gives approval for Sharif return to Pak

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

"Saudi Arabia has already told Nawaz Sharif that he can go back to his country whenever he likes. We are working out the modalities so that he can return in November," said PML-N acting president Makhdoom Javed Hashmi.

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Over 50 per cent of all traffic to Jeddah consists pilgrims headed to Mecca and Medina.

LIC plans JV in Saudi Arabia

LIC plans JV in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Life Insurance Corporation of India, its foreign arm LIC International and the New India Assurance Co will join hands for setting up a joint venture company in Saudi Arabia to offer life and non-life insurance products to non resident Indians and oth

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.

Dubai: Indian twins board flight for home

Dubai: Indian twins board flight for home

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The parents of the babies -- Roy Joseph and Biji Thomas -- are languishing in police custody in two separate jails in Riyadh without trial for the past 45 days.

SBI to enter Saudi kingdom

SBI to enter Saudi kingdom

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Saudi Arabia has allowed State Bank of India to open its branches in the Kingdom.

Hindujas line up $1 bn realty fund

Hindujas line up $1 bn realty fund

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Saudis allowed terrorists to walk free: Report

Saudis allowed terrorists to walk free: Report

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The official Saudi line was that three of the four kidnappers broke out of the compound using human shields after they staged the brutal rampage during the weekend in Al-Khobar city.

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.

Indian prisoner, granted amnesty, still in jail

Indian prisoner, granted amnesty, still in jail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

His father has refused to sign a letter promising that his son will not repeat the crime of 'killing a bicyclist in a traffic accident'.\n

Mittal loses long-running dispute with neighbour

Mittal loses long-running dispute with neighbour

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has lost a long-running dispute with his neighbour, a member of the Saudi Arabian royal family over construction of a new block of flats.

Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona

Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

His goal in his team's 2-2 draw with Tunisia came 12 years after his first goal in the World Cup finals against Morocco in 1994.

J&K govt asked to stop 'unauthorised broadcast' of Pak, Saudi channels

J&K govt asked to stop 'unauthorised broadcast' of Pak, Saudi channels

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Naidu expressed concern over reports that these channels are being broadcast in Jammu and Kashmir without permission.

No blood money? Stay in jail

No blood money? Stay in jail

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

At least 5 Indians are languishing in Saudi Arabian jails because they were unable to pay 'blood money' to relatives of the victims of traffic accidents in which they were allegedly involved.

Saudi to ease visa restrictions

Saudi to ease visa restrictions

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Saudi Arabia is planning to issue tourist visas to all visitors from early next year regardless of their religion as it implements a liberalised visa regime to gain entry into the World Trade Organisation.

Saudi hostage drama ends; 8 Indians killed

Saudi hostage drama ends; 8 Indians killed

Rediff.com31 May 2004

At least one Indian -- Qasim Abdul Gaffar -- was among the 25 people injured.