Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...
03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
‘Iranians now blame US-Israel, not Tehran, for their economic woes’Iran's economy, known as the 'resistance economy', is facing severe impacts from the ongoing US-Israel war. Economic pressures are mounting...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt FMs meet in AntalyaForeign Ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt met in Antalya. They discussed strengthening cooperation in areas of mutu...
18 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Putin to attend BRICS Summit in India, Kremlin confirms second visit in a yearRussian President Vladimir Putin will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India. New Delhi will host the 18th BRICS Summit in September 202...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Saudi private sector takes larger Vision 2030 role, minister says in DavosSaudi Arabia is transferring some Vision 2030 project scopes to the private sector to avoid economic overheating and manage timelines. The ...
19 Jan, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Saudi labour reform can unlock new doorsSaudi Arabia is partially reforming its sponsorship system for foreign workers as part of its economic diversification, freeing exit and jo...
26 Oct, 2025, 10.40 PM IST
Saudi Prince promises Donald Trump $600 billion trade, investment boostThe crown prince, known as MBS, spoke to the American president in a congratulatory phone call on Wednesday, SPA said. During the call, Pri...
23 Jan, 2025, 11.40 PM IST
Two decades after 9/11, Saudi Arabia seeks softer imageThe kingdom, a long-time American ally, denied any involvement but faced harsh US rhetoric over its social and education systems that criti...
09 Sep, 2021, 11.33 AM IST
Saudi Arabia considers developing industrial zone in OmanSaudi and Omani officials met earlier in the month to discuss investment opportunities and discussions this week were around "prospects for...
24 Jun, 2021, 04.29 PM IST
Saudi government to invest $220 bln in Riyadh development over next 10 years: OfficialRiyadh, where around 8 million people live and work, is notorious for its multi-lane highways and concrete block buildings. The city has re...
29 Jan, 2021, 09.30 AM IST
Global economic outlook strongly dependent on path chartered by nations like India: PM ModiModi said his government's reforms for ease of doing business and introducing investor-friendly initiatives have contributed to improving I...
29 Oct, 2019, 01.15 PM IST
Why markets love strongmenNow more than ever, amoral markets are rallying behind autocrats who promote growth.
30 Sep, 2019, 11.14 AM IST
Saudi Arabia committed to investing in India: SAGIASaudi Arabia is India’s fourth largest trading partner and India has long played an important role in its economy.
21 Feb, 2019, 04.01 PM IST
Saudi King orders new allowances to offset rising cost of livingSaudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, roughly doubled gasoline prices on Monday as part of a broad reform initiative aimed at diversi...
06 Jan, 2018, 06.00 PM IST
Saudi economic pain seen testing resolve of prince's reform pushIMF lowered its forecasts for Saudi economic growth this year to "close to zero."
24 Jul, 2017, 08.42 AM IST
- Geithner urges Gulf investments to US
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday discussed G20 issues with Saudi King Abdullah and urged Gulf countries on to invest in hi...
15 Jul, 2009, 04.24 AM IST