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The site of an archaeological discovery north of the city of Sakaka in Saudi Arabias northwestern Al-Jouf province, with a carved sculpture of a camels legs seen in the foreground. (Photo: AFP)

Rock art and mystery: Ancient camel sculptures in Saudi desert

Camels for centuries venerated as the ship of the desert are a familiar motif in artworks from the kingdom.

28 Feb 2018 12:40 AM IST

While some showed up out of a love for jazz, many came to enjoy the chance to hear music at an outdoor event. (Photo: Pixabay)

All that jazz: Saudis attend country's first jazz festival

The entertainment plans are largely motivated by economics, part of a reform programme to diversify the economy away...

24 Feb 2018 6:04 PM IST

She also said she wanted to be with her creator if she were to be alone on an island. (Photo: AP)

Humanoid Sophia picks Shah Rukh as her favourite actor

The Saudi Arabian citizen robot also said she wants to work for women's rights.

20 Feb 2018 5:11 PM IST

Saudi Arabia, which has some of the worlds tightest restrictions on women, requires them to wear the garment by law. (Photo: File)

Saudi women need not wear abaya robes: senior cleric

The government has not said whether it will change the law.

11 Feb 2018 3:48 PM IST

Nearly 95 percent said they expected to visit the gym more than once per week (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia's women fitness centre shut over 'indecent' workout video

The video, which was circulated on social media, showed a woman with uncovered hair in a gym and kicking a punching bag.

21 April 2018 4:46 PM IST

US oil shipments to China have surged, creating trade between the worlds two biggest powers that until 2016 just did not exist.

Saudi Arabia wants oil at $100

We have come full circle, a separate high-level industry source said of the change in Saudi thinking.

19 April 2018 1:33 AM IST

$Joharjy has defied a popular maxim in Saudi Arabia: \If its not black, its not an abaya\ (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Saudi women embrace sports abayas to rebel against social boundaries

Akin to a zippered jumpsuit, sports abayas envelop a woman's body but offer greater mobility for sporting activities.

18 April 2018 4:00 PM IST

Fuel prices may rise as Saudi Arabia wont allow glut

Fuel prices may rise as Saudi Arabia won't allow glut

Oil cos say no government directive to defer price hike.

12 April 2018 1:43 AM IST

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Saudi Arabia's first new cinema in decades to open April 18

Saudi Arabians are avid consumers of Western media and culture.

5 April 2018 11:50 AM IST

The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said. (Representational Image/AFP)

Iran replaces Saudi Arabia to become second largest oil supplier to...

India, Iran's top oil client after China, shipped in 5.67 mn tonnes per day of oil from country in first three months of...

23 July 2018 6:09 PM IST

She sings about not needing taxis anymore as she can drive herself (Photo: YouTube)

Saudi based singer celebrates lifting of ban on female drivers with...

The move has also been followed by appreciation, some criticism as well as initiatives like women's only parking lots in...

2 July 2018 6:10 PM IST

PM Modi arrives in Saudi; to hold bilateral talks with Crown Prince

Besides addressing the forum, he will hold bilateral talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince...

29 Oct 2019 9:33 AM IST