Saudi Arabia can be explored by many! The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) today co-signed an agreement of integration and partnership to support the initiative of Saudi Arabia: A Muslim Destination, a commission’s initiative within the National Transformational Program. Patronized by […]
In response to media queries on the missile attacks in Saudi Arabia, the Official Spokesperson said : ”We strongly condemn the renewed missile attacks targeting civilian areas in the direction of Riyadh and other cities of Saudi Arabia. We are deeply concerned about the escalating situation threatening the lives of innocent civilians. We reiterate our […]
The Maldives has revoked the state of emergency following exhaustive back-channel diplomatic parleys. Earlier, the Indian government had refused to send troops to the nation to either topple or diminish the hold of dictator Abdulla Yameen despite opposition demanding it unequivocally. India swiftly welcomed the move by the Yameen government which was banking too heavily on […]
The Indian government has refused to send its troops in the Maldives to ensure democracy despite the opposition’s demand. However, today India issued a statement making it clear that it does want democracy to be given a chance in this country. In a press note, Ministry of External Affairs said: “The State of Emergency declared […]
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitely left on the night of 17th February 2018 on a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to co-chair the 12th India-Saudi Arabia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on 18th and 19th February 2018. The JCM will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. On […]
Janadriyah Festival, the prestigious annual ‘National Heritage and Cultural Festival’ of Saudi Arabia was inaugurated by King Salman in the presence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday. Giving due recognition to the strategic partnership, close ties and historical linkages between the two countries, for the first time, India was accorded the ‘Guest of Honour’ […]
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said that the Government’s decision to lift the ban on Muslim women going for Haj without “Mehram” (male companion) has generated very positive results, as Muslim women, from across the country, are applying in large numbers to go for Haj without “Mehram”. Launching a portal for […]
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a decision banning all Qatari airlines and aircraft from landing at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s airports immediately. It has also prevented all private and commercial airlines registered in the Kingdom from operating to Qatar (both direct and non-direct ) immediately. […]
Here is the list of the nations that have announced that they will toe the Saudi Arabia line and sever ties with Qatar: 1.) UAE: The United Arab Emirates has issued the following statement: “The UAE affirms its complete commitment and support to the Gulf Cooperation Council and to the security and stability of the GCC […]
