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14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura

14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash near Ras Tanura, probe underway

World | Jun 28, 2026, 05:48 PM IST

At least 14 people were killed after a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Saudi Arabia to convene Arab-Islamic Summit to tackle Middle East crisis

World | Mar 18, 2026, 09:08 AM IST

These discussions unfold amid severe regional unrest, sparked by a combined US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28. Iran hit back with barrages of drones and missiles, pushing the clash into its 19th day. The volleys have targeted Gulf countries, Israel and American assets so far.

UAE debunks Saudi claims of fuelling Yemen conflict, calls for restraint

World | Dec 30, 2025, 11:44 PM IST

The UAE firmly denied sending arms or directing the STC to conduct operations against Saudi borders and reiterated its commitment to the safety and stability of the Kingdom.

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India backs France-Saudi led 'New York Declaration' endorsing two-state solution at UN assembly

World | Sep 13, 2025, 08:49 AM IST

The vote comes amid one of the worst humanitarian crises in Gaza- over 64,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, and the region faces devastation due to the ongoing conflict.

Saudi Adds 10k Hajj Slots For Indians After Slashing Private Quota By 80%: How Annual Quotas Are Set

Originals | Apr 17, 2025, 03:08 PM IST

The Saudi Arabian government slashed India’s private Hajj quota by a staggering 80 per cent, and later added 10,000 visas. But have you wondered how the Hajj quota is decided every year for each country? Watch the video to know more.

Saudi Airlines flight's landing gear catches fire at Peshawar Airport.

Saudi Airlines flight's tyre catches fire during landing at Peshawar airport | VIDEO

World | Jul 11, 2024, 04:27 PM IST

According to the airline's statement, its aircraft, travelling from Riyadh to Peshawar on flight SV792, encountered smoke coming from one of the tyres upon landing at Peshawar International Airport in Pakistan.

'If Iran can...': Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hints at Saudi's nuclear weapon program

World | Sep 21, 2023, 07:12 PM IST

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said even if Iran gets a nuclear weapon, any country uses a nuclear weapon which means they are having a war with the rest of the world.

Saudia Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata due to THIS reason I CHECK DETAILS

India | Apr 15, 2023, 01:54 PM IST

The swift effort was made came after the pilot reported that a windshield cracked mid-air.

A cloud of smoke rises from a burning oil depot in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 25, 2022.

Video: Massive fire in Saudi city ahead of F1 race near oil depot, Yemen rebels claim attacks

World | Mar 25, 2022, 10:24 PM IST

While Saudi Arabia and its state-run oil behemoth Saudi Aramco did not immediately acknowledge the blaze, it appeared to be centered on the same fuel depot that the Houthis had attacked in recent days.

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Saudi oil refinery attacked by drone, sparking small fire

World | Mar 11, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

The statement did not specify where the drone strike was launched from. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Saudi Arabia has detected its first case of the new

Saudi Arabia detects first case of new Covid variant omicron

World | Dec 01, 2021, 03:20 PM IST

The new variant has been identified in more than 20 countries now.

Houthis launch drone attacks at Saudi airport, airbase

World | Apr 12, 2021, 10:24 AM IST

Yemen's Houthi militia said they launched bomb-laden drone attacks towards the Jizan Airport and King Khalid Airbase in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Gen. Naravane holds talks with top Saudi generals; discusses ways to enhance defence cooperation

India | Dec 14, 2020, 07:52 AM IST

Indian Army chief General M M Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi generals and discussed issues of common interest and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation during his historic visit to the Gulf Kingdom.

Saudi man crashes car into gates of Mecca’s Grand Mosque

World | Oct 31, 2020, 10:42 AM IST

A Saudi man in a speeding car crashed into the outer gates of Mecca’s Grand Mosque late Friday night, the country’s state-run news agency reported.

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Karnataka man returned from Mecca tests positive, state COVID-19 toll rises to 16

India | Mar 21, 2020, 11:53 AM IST

Karnataka has reported its 16th COVID-19 case after a 32-year-old man returned from Mecca, Saudi. The person resides in Chikkaballapur districts Gauri Bidnoor region. The infected person has been isolated.

Saudi oil giant Aramco announces world largest IPO

Saudi oil giant Aramco announces world's largest IPO

World | Dec 06, 2019, 09:34 AM IST

Saudi Arabia has pursued a commitment from wealthy Saudi citizens and regional allies to purchase shares as a gesture of solidarity and goodwill as opposed to an investment decision. Meanwhile, the kingdom's banks were directed to double the leverage limit for loans to investors looking to buy Aramco's shares. Compared to an average leverage-ratio limit for loans of 1 to 1, banks were allowed to lend to retail customers for this purpose at a 2-to-1 ratio.

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