Bin Laden business grew from humble beginningsAs the conglomerate grew, the Bin Laden family, cultivated ties with King Abdulaziz's sons and grandsons to secure the alliance's longevity.
27 Sep, 2018, 03.58 PM IST
Did you know Qatar’s royal family owns more property in London than England’s monarchy?Here are some wild extravagances that other royals have spent a fortune on.
08 Feb, 2017, 02.36 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi visits Masmak fortress in RiyadhModi took a round of the Masmak fort where Saudi officials explained to him the historical importance of the complex in the commercial cent...
02 Apr, 2016, 08.41 PM IST
Great achievement women registering victory in Saudi polls: Najma HeptullaHeptulla hailed as "great achievement" victory registered by women candidates in local body polls in Saudi and greeted the people of that c...
15 Dec, 2015, 09.42 PM IST
Barack Obama calls new Saudi King to condole King Abdullah's demiseObama called the Saudi King from Air Force One, the presidential aircraft, while on his way to New Delhi where he will be arriving today fo...
25 Jan, 2015, 06.52 AM IST
Pakistan may let Pervez Musharraf visit Saudi Arabia to condole King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz's deathMusharraf is not allowed to leave Pakistan due to high treason case he has been facing since Dec 2013 for abrogating Constitution in 2007.
24 Jan, 2015, 01.39 PM IST
Barack Obama calls Saudi king Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud to discuss on Iraq and ISILObama and the Saudi King Abdullah reaffirmed the need for Iraq's leaders to move expeditiously to form a new government.
03 Jul, 2014, 09.30 AM IST
Nitaqat law to punish illegal expatriates: Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia today said the legislation was aimed at punishing illegal expatriates and no legal employee will face any hardship.
27 Feb, 2014, 05.42 PM IST
India-Saudi Arabia to finalize defence cooperation pactSaudi's Crown Prince will arrive here tomorrow on a three-day visit during which both sides are expected to give a fresh momentum to their ...
25 Feb, 2014, 06.22 PM IST
Saudi Crown Prince, Iranian foreign minister to visit IndiaThere will be a flurry of visits to India by a number of foreign dignitaries in the next few days which include Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince...
21 Feb, 2014, 11.02 PM IST
Saudi Arabia regularises status of 40 lakh expatriate workersSaudi Arabia has completed regularisation of nearly four million foreign workers in the last four months as part of its 'Nitaqat' programme.
17 Jul, 2013, 02.04 PM IST
New Saudi labour law not to affect genuine workers: Salman KhurshidThe new labour law 'Nitaqat' makes it mandatory for local cos to hire one Saudi national for every 10 migrant workers.
16 Apr, 2013, 02.17 PM IST
India raises concern over Saudi's new labour policy, rule may hit 3 lakh Indian workersIndia today raised its concern with Saudi Arabia over its policy of reserving 10 per cent jobs for locals, a decision which will hit over 3...
29 Mar, 2013, 08.16 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia ranked 17th in WEF Global Competitiveness Report
Efforts to open the economy to foreign investment, expand the job market has made the Saudi economy stronger than ever.
09 Sep, 2011, 12.59 PM IST
- The disease of long names
Names are emotional issues and parents have the welfare of their children during christening.
07 Aug, 2011, 01.45 AM IST
- Mangalore crash: Parents of Bangla survivor granted Indian visa
The UAE-based parents of Bangladeshi national Sabrina Nasrinhuq, who survived the Air India Express flight crash in Mangalore, have been gr...
23 May, 2010, 10.54 AM IST
- India to cooperate with Saudi in phosphate sector
India is keen to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in the phosphate sector as New Delhi has emerged as one of the largest consumers of phosphates...
22 May, 2008, 04.27 PM IST