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Robin Rhodes approached Rabeeya Khan, who wears a hijab, at the Sky Club in Terminal 2 while she was sitting in the utility office, authorities said. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Saudi king's new order loosens guardianship rules on women

There are no specific laws barring women from these services, however some government bodies would request a male give...

5 May 2017 8:53 AM IST

Merkel said Berlin is offering diplomatic support aimed at resolving the Yemen conflict and has been in contact with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about its proposal. (Photo: AP)

German chancellor Merkel visits UAE, discusses diplomatic support for...

While in Saudi Arabia, Angela Merkel had said she does not believe there can be a military solution to the war.

1 May 2017 7:00 PM IST

Merkel told journalists that she had pressed the Saudis on womens rights, the war in Yemen and other sensitive issues. (Photo: AP)

German chancellor Merkel avoids headscarf during Saudi Arabia visit

Angela Merkel had also called for the burqa to be banned in Germany, saying it was not acceptable in our county'.

1 May 2017 3:46 PM IST

Tillerson also gave besieged Qatar some political backing ahead of talks with officials from the Arab quartet in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Gulf crisis: Tillerson hold talks with Arab ministers over Qatar...

Four Arab states on Tuesday quickly dismissed a counter-terrorism deal signed between Qatar and the United States as...

12 July 2017 7:39 PM IST

Trump asks Muslim leaders to drive out Islamic terror

Trump asks Muslim leaders to drive out' Islamic terror

It's a battle of good vs evil, a choice of two futures, says Trump.

22 May 2017 1:09 AM IST

President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef. (Photo: AP)

On Saudi visit, Trump urges Muslims to fight against terror

Trump, whose campaign was frequently punctuated by bouts of anti-Islamic rhetoric, is poised to soften some of his...

21 May 2017 12:00 PM IST

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will meet President Donald Trump at the White House in the highest-level visit to Washington by a Saudi royal since Novembers presidential election. (Photo: AP)

Top Saudi prince to meet Donald Trump in White House visit

Prince Salman will be the first Gulf Arab royal to meet the President since his inauguration.

14 March 2017 8:43 AM IST

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

Are you with us or with Qatar: Saudi King Salman asks Pak PM Sharif to...

Pakistan has been treading a careful path since Saudi and other Gulf countries snapped diplomatic ties with Qatar.

14 Jun 2017 3:53 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabias King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: File/AP)

Donald Trump relies on son-in-law Jared Kushner to advance his agenda

President Donald Trump relies on son-in-law Jared Kushner to advance his agenda, the closest thing to royal assist that...

23 Jun 2017 2:27 PM IST

The prince already oversees a vast portfolio as defence minister and is spearheading economic reforms. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi king upends royal succession, places son first-in-line to throne

The announcements were made in a series of royal decrees carried on the state-run Saudi Press Agency.

21 Jun 2017 2:33 PM IST

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will meet President Donald Trump at the White House in the highest-level visit to Washington by a Saudi royal since Novembers presidential election. (Photo: AP)

Saudi King Salman names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

The newly announced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman already oversees a vast portfolio as defense minister.

21 Jun 2017 10:07 AM IST

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

Saudi king issues royal decree to restructure prosecutions system

The king's decree issued on Saturday renames the Bureau of Investigation and Prosecution as the office of Public...

17 Jun 2017 3:31 PM IST