India – Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: S Jaishanakr arrives in Riyadh
Sep 08, 2024, at 07:36 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in Riyadh city to attend the First India – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
Indian national duped by an agent who promised him job in Qatar, returns home
Jul 27, 2024, at 03:17 pm
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed the return of a man from Andhra Pradesh who was stranded in the Gulf Nation after being duped by an agent who promised to give him a job in Qatar.
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wishes Narendra Modi over winning Indian General Polls
Jun 08, 2024, at 10:28 pm
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Indian PM Narendra Modi after he won the general polls and returned to power for the third straight term.
India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise concludes in Rajasthan
Feb 10, 2024, at 11:14 pm
The India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise --Sada Tanseeq-- aimed to achieve interoperability between the two forces and acquaint each other with operational procedures and combat drills under UN mandate, successfully validated at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on Thursday.
Royal Saudi Naval Forces Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily visits India from January 10-13
Jan 12, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces is on a four-day official visit to India from 10 - 13 Jan 24. The visit is a testimony to the longstanding relationship between the navies of Saudi Arabia and India.
Pravasi Parichay: Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosts event in Sanskrit
Nov 07, 2023, at 11:01 pm
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh city of Saudi Arabia recently hosted an event titled “Samskritotsava” which was conducted in Sanskrit language.
India, Saudi Arabia Invest Forum meets in New Delhi, over 500 companies participate
Sep 12, 2023, at 07:39 pm
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India and the Saudi Ministry of Investment organised an India-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum 2023 (“The Forum”) in New Delhi which was attended by over 500 companies from both nations.
India, Saudi Arabia cooperation vital for peace in entire region, says PM Narendra Modi
Sep 11, 2023, at 10:34 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India and Saudi Arabia's cooperation is vital for the peace and stability of the entire region.
Aug 06, 2023, at 07:27 pm
Riyadh: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday attended a conference held in Saudi Arabia along with counterparts from various nations. The main objective of this conference is to explore avenues for achieving a "peaceful resolution" to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, media reports said.
Jul 12, 2023, at 08:39 pm
New Delhi: Secretary General of Muslim World League Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday when they discussed wide-ranging issues including India and Saudi Arabia's ‘zero tolerance’ stance against terrorism.
Saudi Arabia safely evacuates Indians from conflict-hit Sudan days after EAM Jaishankar's call
Apr 23, 2023, at 05:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Saudi Arabia has safely evacuated 91stranded foreign nationals—66 from friendly countries, including India, the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Nov 20, 2022, at 02:56 am
Washington: The Joe Biden-led US administration has defended its decision to provide immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from a lawsuit over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, citing the examples of several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who were afforded similar protection in the past.
Nov 18, 2022, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi/Riyadh: The Indian High Commission in Saudi Arabia has welcomed the decision taken by the country's government to exempt Indian nationals from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to obtain a visa for the country.
Saudi Arabia introduces Yoga in universities
Sep 30, 2022, at 10:48 pm
Riyadh: The Saudi Yoga Committee, in cooperation with the Saudi Universities Sports Federation (SUSF), on Monday organized a virtual introductory lecture for all university representatives across Saudi Arabia on yoga, steering a new journey for the age-old Indian tradition in the nation, media reports said.
S Jaishankar concludes visit to Saudi Arabia
Sep 12, 2022, at 08:43 pm
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday concluded his first official visit to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia major contributor to global economy: EAM S Jaishankar
Sep 12, 2022, at 01:15 am
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday termed Saudi Arabia an important player in global economy due to its impressive growth numbers and its central position in the energy markets.
Jaishankar to visit Saudi Arabia on Sept 10
Sep 09, 2022, at 06:35 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from Sept 10 to 12.
India rejects OIC's 'narrow minded' comments
Jun 06, 2022, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi: India on Monday accused the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) of making "motivated, misleading and mischievous comments" and said New Delhi categorically rejects the "unwarranted and narrow-minded comments".
Saudi joins Gulf nations in protesting against BJP leaders' remarks on Prophet Muhammed
Jun 06, 2022, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Saudi Arabia has now joined the Gulf nations in protesting against two (now one is suspended and one expelled) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members' controversial remark on Prophet Muhammad.
UAE FM calls S Jaishankar, expresses condolence over death of two Indians in Abu Dhabi drone attack
Jan 18, 2022, at 11:29 pm
UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan on Tuesday called Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to express his condolence over the death of two Indians in a drone attack in Abu Dhabi that sparked an explosion in three oil tankers and a fire near Abu Dhabi international airport.
Sep 19, 2021, at 03:10 am
New Delhi/UNI: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud will arrive on Saturday on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the discussions likely to focus on the Afghanistan situation.
Victim of fake Facebook account, Karnataka man returns after 600 days in Saudi jail
Aug 19, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: A man from Karnataka returned from Saudi Arabia after spending 600 days in jail over allegations of blasphemy and derogatory Facebook messages about Mecca and the king of Saudi Arabia.
Mar 12, 2021, at 06:21 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday, officials said.
Indian Army chief MM Naravane meets top Saudi generals, exchanges views on defence cooperation
Dec 15, 2020, at 12:14 am
Riyadh: Indian Army chief General M M Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi generals during his visit to the country.
Indian Army Chief MM Naravane leaves for UAE, Saudi Arabia
Dec 08, 2020, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi: Indian Army chief General MM Naravane has proceeded on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 09 to 14 December 2020, officials said on Tuesday.
Creation of talent pool will lead to faster recovery from pandemic: PM Modi at G20 Summit
Nov 22, 2020, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in the 15th G20 Summit convened by Saudi Arabia where he called for the creation of vast human talent to recover in the post Coronavirus world.
Oct 30, 2020, at 03:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has communicated its "serious concern" to Saudi Arabia over "incorrect depiction of India's external territorial boundaries" in a banknote issued recently by the middle-eastern country, the External Affairs ministry said today.
Pakistan's balancing act may be failing: Al Jazeera
Sep 04, 2020, at 12:53 am
Doha: Qatari state-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera said in its opinion piece that Saudi Arabia and many other Gulf nations are moving closer to India and away from Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia, UAE back Maldives in stalling Pakistan's move to paint India Islamophobic at OIC
May 25, 2020, at 08:34 pm
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia and UAE are the other two Islamic nations that backed the Maldives against Pakistan's move to paint India as a country fomenting Islamophobia at the recent Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) meet in UN.
Tricolour flies high in Arabian skies
Jan 26, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Jeddah/UNI/IBNS: Indian tricolour fluttered high in chilly Arabian skies as the nation's diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia celebrated 71st Republic Day on Sunday.