Saudi Arabia expands alcohol access for non-Muslim residentsSaudi Arabia is constructing new alcohol outlets in Jeddah and Dammam for non-Muslim residents, continuing its social liberalization effort...
25 Nov, 2025, 01.18 PM IST
First time since 1952: Conservative Saudi Arabia lifts 73-year-old alcohol ban ahead of World Cup 2034Saudi Arabia will allow the limited sale and consumption of alcohol in 2026. The policy will apply to select tourist zones and hospitality ...
26 May, 2025, 02.15 PM IST
Saudi Arabia open to hosting 64-team FIFA World Cup in 2034Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup with 64 teams. This is if FIFA decides to expand the tournament. Prince Abdulaziz ...
20 Apr, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to ban all alcohol at 2034 World CupThe 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia will feature the prohibition of alcohol throughout the nation, including stadiums and hotels. Saudi...
15 Feb, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
Ramadan 2024: Crescent moon spotted in Saudi Arabia, holiest Islamic month to start in India from TuesdayConsidered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan (or Ramazan in South Asia) is the time to examine your sense of self-restrain...
10 Mar, 2024, 10.58 PM IST
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomatsSaudi Arabia is set to open its first alcohol store in Riyadh, exclusively serving non-Muslim diplomats. Customers must register via a mobi...
24 Jan, 2024, 09.04 PM IST
Removal of non-tariff barriers in G20 nations to boost India's alcoholic beverages exports: CIABCRemoval of non-tariff barriers in G20 nations such as minimum maturation condition for whisky will help in increasing exports of alcoholic ...
05 Sep, 2023, 11.30 AM IST
Moving to Saudi Arabia with family: Salaries, housing, schooling issues to knowSaudi Arabia lags behind Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as a desirable destination for expats, according to an HSBC ranking. B...
09 Apr, 2023, 01.38 PM IST
Budweiser has plans for beer it can't sell in Qatar. See what is itAfter Qatar banned alcohol at stadiums, Budweiser will ship loads of beer to the country, who wins the World Cup.
22 Nov, 2022, 11.26 PM IST
Saudi Arabia beheading people by the sword; killed 12 people in 10 days: ReportIn the last ten days, Saudi Arabia has reportedly executed 12 people with a sword for drug-related offences. The majority of them were fore...
22 Nov, 2022, 09.09 PM IST
Saudi expecting tens of thousands of World Cup fans: MinisterWith prices high and accommodation options limited in Doha, Qatar's Gulf neighbours are expected to soak up an overflow of fans, organising...
26 Oct, 2022, 08.02 PM IST
Saudi prince’s 7K-sq-metre Paris mansion features a nightclub, gold-leafed fountain. Check out the Chateau Louis XIVIt is a newly-built mansion intended to replicate the extravagant luxury of the nearby Versailles Palace.
29 Jul, 2022, 07.10 PM IST
Mohammed bin Salman rewrites history to shrink Saudi Arabia's Islamic pastLast week the nation celebrated a new holiday, Founding Day. It identifies 1727 as the origin of Saudi Arabia. That directly challenges the...
04 Mar, 2022, 07.26 PM IST
Saudi Arabia eases travel ban for vaccinated citizensFor the past 14 months, Saudi citizens have mostly been banned from traveling abroad out of concerns that international travel could fuel t...
17 May, 2021, 12.25 PM IST
Why did Saudi allow women to drive? It's scared of a post-oil worldSaudi Arabia is afraid of future. That's why it is opening up. Letting women drive cars is part of a comprehensive plan that aims to divers...
28 Sep, 2017, 06.39 PM IST
UK's David Cameron to write to Saudi government over Briton facing lashesKarl Andree, was jailed for 12 months in August last year but remains in prison awaiting further punishment for breaking strict Saudi laws.
13 Oct, 2015, 06.27 PM IST
Move over, Russia! Belarus is the drunkest country in the worldBelarus drinks the most alcohol in the world, with an average consumption of 17.5 litres. Russia comes in second with 15.1 litres. The US c...
01 Oct, 2014, 02.58 PM IST