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  As Iran sanctions loom, Saudi Arabia commits to meet India's oil demand; keen on investment

  India | October 15, 2018 23:58 IST

  "My frequent visits to India are indicative of the importance Saudi Arabia attaches to this great nation as a critical energy and a strategic global player," he said calling the county an "emerging superpower".

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  Saudi Arabia threatens to hit back if US imposes sanctions on Riyadh

  World | October 14, 2018 21:32 IST

  Earlier on Sunday, the Saudi stock market plunged nearly seven per cent amid fears of imminent US sanctions.

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  No going back on fuel price deregulation: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

  India | October 08, 2018 16:47 IST

    Pradhan said he had spoken to Saudi Oil Minister Khalid A Al-Falih and "reminded him of the June commitment of Opec to increase production by 1 million barrels per day" to help cool prices.

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  Saudi Arabia's plan to invest in Pak a 'positive factor': China

  World | October 08, 2018 15:55 IST

  After the recent visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia, it was announced that Riyadh will be the third "strategic partner" of USD 50 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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  Pakistan takes U-turn; says Saudi Arabia won't be part of CPEC

  World | October 03, 2018 14:15 IST

  The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of President Xi Jinping aimed at enhancing China’s influence around the world.

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  Saudi to issue special visas for sporting and musical events

  World | September 26, 2018 12:15 IST

  The new Saudi visa programme, called "Sharek," will be launched to coincide with the Formula-E Ad Diriyah Grand Prix inaugural race due to take place on Dec. 15, near the capital Riyadh, Efe reported.

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  Saudi Arabia suspends Toronto flights in row with Canada

  World | August 07, 2018 9:15 IST

  Canada has responded by saying it "will continue to advocate for human rights".

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  Licence of two Jet Aiways pilots suspended for runway incursion at Riyadh by DGCA

  India | August 07, 2018 9:22 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the flying license of two Jet Airways pilots for trying to take off an aircraft from a taxiway parallel to the runway at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia

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  Iran becomes second largest oil supplier to India

  Business | July 23, 2018 23:19 IST

  During first three months of 2018-19 fiscal year that began from April, the state-owned firms bought 5.67 million tonnes of crude oil from Iran for Rs 19,978.46 crore (USD 2.95 billion).

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  Tornado fighter jet crashes in Saudi Arabia during return from training mission

  World | July 13, 2018 10:39 IST

  A Saudi Tornado fighter jet crashed in Assir region in Saudi Arabia because of a technical fault, officials said on Thursday.  

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  Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women driving

  News | June 26, 2018 10:03 IST

  Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women driving

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  Saudi Arabia lifts the controversial driving ban on women

  News | June 25, 2018 12:52 IST

  Women are finally allowed to drive a car on their own, capping a 30-year campaign to end the world’s last ban on female drivers.

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  FIFA WC 2018: Hosts Russia demolish Saudi Arabia 5-0 in opening match

  Football | June 14, 2018 23:20 IST

  It was Russia's first World Cup win since 2002 and ended a seven-game winless run overall — the national team's longest winless streak in 20 years.

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  Al-Qaeda warns Saudi Arabia over 'westernising projects'

  World | June 02, 2018 10:24 IST

  The AQAP group mainly based in Yemen released its news bulletin on Friday and blasted Saudi authorities  warning SA  against "westernising projects" masterminded by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

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  Saudi Arabia: Air India pilot dies of 'heart attack' in Riyadh hotel

  World | May 30, 2018 21:05 IST

  27-year-old Rithwick Tiwari, a first officer with the state-run airline, died reportedly of a heart attack while working out in the hotel gym

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  Black Panther ends cinema ban in Saudi Arabia

  Trending | April 19, 2018 22:09 IST

  Confetti rained down through the multi-storey atrium as he and the Saudi information minister announced the official launch of the theatre and proceeded into the 450-seat movie hall.

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  Saudi Arabia won't confiscate passports of Indian crew on arrival, says Air India

  India | March 31, 2018 8:56 IST

  Indian authorities had taken up the issue with the Saudi authorities and the decision not to retain the passport of the crews of Indian airlines came into effect from mid-February this year, the Air Indian spokesperson said.

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  Air India's direct maiden flight to Israel's Tel Aviv ends decades-old overfly ban by Saudi Arabia

  World | March 23, 2018 13:50 IST

  "This is really a historical moment...We are in a new era. I am sure that we will see many more Indian tourists coming to Israel...and Israelis would also come to India in much higher numbers," Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin said.

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  Air India allowed by Saudi to use its airspace to fly to Israel: PM Netanyahu

  Business | March 06, 2018 15:48 IST

  India's national carrier Air India is scheduled to begin its direct flight between New Delhi and Tel Aviv in few weeks from now.

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  S Arabia, China, Turkey blocked US move against Pak at FATF: Report

  World | February 22, 2018 21:10 IST

  Pakistan yesterday claimed it had foiled US-led efforts to place it on a terror financing watch-list after the country was granted a three-month reprieve by the Paris-based international watchdog FATF.