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Saudi Crown Prince looks for good things' from India trip

'Today we want to be sure this relationship is maintained and improved for the sake of both countries,' Crown Prince...

20 Feb 2019 12:51 PM IST

Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

India to take up Pak role in terror with Saudi Prince

Saudi Arabia has extremely close ties with Pakistan and wields considerable influence on it.

18 Feb 2019 2:29 AM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

MBS' visit gives India a chance to reshape ties

Both countries are committed to establishing long-term energy ties based on investments and joint ventures.

18 Feb 2019 12:50 AM IST

King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairing a virtual cabinet meeting from his office at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh. (AFP)

Saudi's King Salman discharged from hospital after surgery

The King's health is closely watched because of the absolute powers he holds over one of the world's top oil-rich...

31 July 2020 12:31 PM IST

Mr Biden has also ordered a review of US arms sales to the Saudis and is reportedly considering a ban on all non-defensive purchases. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | If Biden can't punish MBS, US image will take...

Surely the world's only superpower claims a higher moral role than just organising the distribution of weapons and...

4 March 2021 7:24 AM IST

This combination of pictures created on February 26, 2021 shows US President Joe Biden speaking during an event in Washington, DC; Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi attending a press conference in the Bahraini capital Manama in December, 2014; Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman addressing a remote press conference at the G20 summit in Riyadh in November, 2020. (Various sources / AFP)

Saudi envoy disputes crown prince role in Khashoggi killing

The whereabouts of Khashoggi's remains are unknown, and the Saudis have not released the names of those tried and...

2 March 2021 12:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | All roads to the world lead from Modi's India

A new global infrastructure project will build a rail and maritime corridor linking India, the Middle East region and...

12 Sept 2023 12:16 AM IST

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Photo: AP)

Saudi King orders government reshuffle after Jamal Khashoggi fallout

The reshuffle would help the crown prince further 'consolidate power' as many of those promoted were his 'key allies'.

28 Dec 2018 9:51 AM IST

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Vogue cover of Saudi princess behind wheel spurs controversy

The Vogue Arabia issue also features other "inspirational" Saudi women.

31 May 2018 8:44 PM IST

In September 2017, a royal decree announced the end of a decades-long ban on women driving -- the only one of its kind in the world.

Saudi to lift driving ban on women June 24

Driving schools for women have been set up across 5 cities and teachers will include Saudi women who obtained their...

9 May 2018 8:50 AM IST

Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

A landmark Saudi reform

The Crown Prince may wish to be seen as the most powerful driver of change even as he placates the conservative clergy.

25 Jun 2018 5:09 AM IST

Criticism against women driving has largely been muted since since King Salman announced last year that they would be allowed to drive. (Representational image | AP)

Saudi women begin driving from today as ban ends

The announcement lifting the ban was first made in September of 2017.

24 Jun 2018 11:35 AM IST