In R-Day greetings, Saudi leadership hails relations binding ‘two friendly countries’

Riyadh, Jan 26 (IANS) The top leadership of Saudi Arabia, including King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Monday congratulated President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of Republic Day. “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory […]
Personnel onboard ICG Ship Sarthak hold meditation session at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Port

Riyadh, Dec 21 (IANS) The personnel onboard the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, on Sunday, held a special meditation session to mark the World Meditation Day at King Abdulaziz Port in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam. Earlier in the day, ICG Ship Sarthak sailed into King Abdulaziz Port in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam for a five-day goodwill […]
Saudi delegation visits Yemen’s Hadramaut, calls for STC withdrawal

RIYADH(RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia called for the withdrawal of Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces from Hadramaut and Al-Mahra, as a high-level delegation visiting the region on Tuesday announced a new arrangement to secure uninterrupted oil production in the PetroMasila fields. Major General Mohammed Al-Qahtani, heading the Saudi delegation, said the Kingdom remains committed to de-escalation in […]
Saudi team likely to visit Afghanistan, Pakistan as attempts at mediating truce gain momentum: Report

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has stepped up efforts at mediating a lasting truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan after several rounds of negotiations between the warring neighbours by regional brokers failed to identify the modalities for a ceasefire, said a report. A delegation from Saudi Arabia is expected to visit Afghanistan and Pakistan […]
Saudi Arabia mediated Pak-Afghan truce talk fails in Riyadh: Report

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Amidst renewed efforts by Saudi Arabia to mediate a ceasefire between Kabul and Islamabad, a media organisation reporting on Afghanistan said on Monday that talks between the hostile neighbours in Riyadh has again failed to yield results. “Sources have confirmed to Afghanistan International that a Taliban delegation has travelled to […]
South Korea’s defence chief holds talks with officials from NATO, Saudi Arabia

Seoul, Oct 20 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday held back-to-back bilateral talks with senior officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Romania and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to expand defence and arms industry cooperation, his office said. In his meeting with Radmila Shekerinska, deputy secretary general of NATO, Ahn […]
Baijayant Panda-led delegation in Saudi Arabia, to convey India’s stance against terrorism

Riyadh, May 28 (IANS) The all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda in Saudi Arabia, is set to present India’s strong stance against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism in Riyadh. The delegation arrived in Riyadh early on Wednesday (Indian time) and later interacted with India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, at the India House. […]
Saudi Arabia’s First Movie Star Visits Hyderabad

Abdullah Ali receives rare Palestinian medallion from the Imam ul-Mulk Family during India visit (RAHNUMA) Hyderabad, May 14 — Saudi Arabia’s first International Actor, Abdullah Ali, who portrayed the late His Majesty King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the acclaimed feature film Born A King, arrived in Hyderabad this week for a series of […]
EAM Jaishankar mourns death of nine Indians in Saudi Arabia road accident

Jeddah, Jan 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday condoled the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while assuring full support to the concerned families of the victims. “Grieved to learn of this accident and the loss of lives. Spoke with our Consul General in […]
Jordanian FM says Saudi Arabia plays key role in bringing comprehensive peace to Middle East

DAVOS(RAHNUMA): Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi said Saudi Arabia is playing a key role in bringing peace to the Middle East region and called for a two-state solution at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. Al-Safadi said the only way to maintain security in the region is to have strong leadership. “There […]