On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
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Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours in RiyadhRiyadh has launched flexible working hours across six major business districts to combat traffic congestion and enhance quality of life. Ov...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Longest Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st century will last more than six minutes: Why the August 2027 celestial event is so rareThe rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is expected to become the longest total solar eclipse visible from land during the 21st cen...
29 May, 2026, 05.45 AM IST
'Not acceptable to us': Pakistan rejects signing Abraham Accords after Trump's directivePakistan has rejected joining the Abraham Accords. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated the nation's fundamental ideologies confli...
26 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Trump says Iran talks ‘proceeding nicely’, pushes for expanded Abraham AccordsUS President Donald Trump stated Iran negotiations are progressing well. He warned of a larger conflict if a deal is not reached. Trump als...
25 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Forget AC, scientists create salt & water cooling system that works without electricity, keeps temperature near fridge levels for 15 hoursSalt and water AC: Saudi Arabian researchers have developed a novel cooling system, NESCOD, that utilizes ammonium nitrate's endothermic di...
24 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Millions are ditching traditional air conditioning for this new electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling technology from Saudi Arabia offers a solution to rising energy costs. Researchers at KAUST have created Nescod, a...
23 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
How the Mideast war brought UAE, Israel closer togetherAfter facing barrages of Iranian missiles that threatened its economic future, the UAE has moved closer to Israel, widening a split with al...
15 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
World’s largest container carrier plans route avoiding HormuzThe world’s largest container shipping company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, is launching a new Europe–Middle East service that avoi...
02 May, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Saudi Arabia says Pakistan sends fighter jets to kingdom under defence pactPakistan has deployed fighter jets and military forces to Saudi Arabia. This action strengthens security under a defense pact. The move fol...
11 Apr, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's King Salman names new economy minister, eldest son Prince Sultan as advisorThe king named Faisal al-Ibrahim as the minister of economy and planning, a move that promotes him from his post as deputy minister in whic...
03 May, 2021, 03.58 PM IST
Saudi King Salman: G20 leaders must work towards equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines"Although we are optimistic about the progress made in developing vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics tools for COVID-19, we must work t...
21 Nov, 2020, 09.23 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's King Salman reaffirms commitment to hajj after Iran criticismSaudi Arabia's King Salman said today that "irresponsible comments" and criticism of the kingdom's management of the hajj will not affect h...
13 Oct, 2015, 02.33 AM IST
In King Abdullah's death, India loses a 'great friend'He made a historic visit to India in Jan 2006 as the Chief Guest of R-Day celebrations and the trip opened a new chapter in the Indo-Saudi ...
23 Jan, 2015, 06.43 PM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condoles Saudi King Abdullah's demiseBan Ki-moon today condoled the death of Saudi King Abdullah, saying he has left a "tangible legacy" that can still show the path towards pe...
23 Jan, 2015, 10.52 AM IST
- Saudis willing to act to bring oil prices down
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah views current oil prices as "abnormally high" and is willing to do whatever he can to bring them down to "adeq...
15 Jun, 2008, 03.19 PM IST