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Video: US President Trump dances at Saudi’s traditional sword ceremony

The traditional men’s sword dance is known as the ardah, according to the Saudi Embassy in the United States.

22 May 2017 1:11 PM

In Saudi Arabia, Trump admits India is 'victim of terrorism'

Without naming Pakistan, he said, 'every country must ensure that terrorists don't find any sanctuary on their lands.'

22 May 2017 9:25 AM

Note here to lecture Mideast rulers on human rights: Trump in Saudi Arabia

Standing before dozens of regional leaders on Sunday, Trump said Islam was ‘one of the world's great faiths.’

22 May 2017 9:05 AM

Iran funds terrorists: Trump calls for its international isolation in Saudi speech

He appealed to Muslim nations to ensure that ‘terrorists find no sanctuary on their soil’.

22 May 2017 8:39 AM

Trump asks Muslim leaders to ‘drive out’ Islamic terror

It’s a battle of good vs evil, a choice of two futures, says Trump.

22 May 2017 1:09 AM

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In Saudi, Trump declares agreement with Gulf nations to fight terror financing

Trump added that Syrian President Bashar Assad has committed 'unspeakable crimes' bolstered by Iran.

21 May 2017 9:33 PM

Trump in Saudi, to call on Arab leaders to confront Islamist extremism

Trump's signature phrase 'radical Islamic terrorism' was not included in the speech excerpts.

21 May 2017 6:59 PM

On Saudi visit, Trump urges Muslims to fight against terror

Trump, whose campaign was frequently punctuated by bouts of anti-Islamic rhetoric, is poised to soften some of his language about Islam.

21 May 2017 12:00 PM

Saudi Arabia: US first lady goes with uncovered head, disregards Trump's censure

2 years back, then-citizen Trump criticized then-first lady Michelle Obama's decision to go bare-headed to Saudi Arabia with her husband.

20 May 2017 9:18 PM

Donald Trump lands in Riyadh on first leg of foreign tour

A red carpet was rolled out and staircase rolled up to Air Force One minutes after it landed shortly before 9:50 am (0650 GMT) local time.

20 May 2017 1:20 PM

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Trump seeks to rebuild relations with Muslim on first foreign trip

US President Donald Trump can expect a warm reception when he arrives in the oil-rich kingdom for talks with King Salman of Saudi Arabia.

20 May 2017 12:13 PM

German chancellor Merkel avoids headscarf during Saudi Arabia visit

Angela Merkel had also called for the burqa to be banned in Germany, saying it was ‘not acceptable in our county’.

01 May 2017 3:46 PM

Saudi air force pilot, son of king, named ambassador to US

The United States and Saudi Arabia have a decades-old relationship based on the exchange of American security for Saudi oil.

23 Apr 2017 5:06 PM

UK PM slammed for not wearing headscarf during her visit to Saudi Arabia

Theresa May is getting a mixed reaction on social media to the move. Some see it as a display of feminism, while others call disrespectful.

05 Apr 2017 9:15 AM

Top Saudi prince to meet Donald Trump in White House visit

Prince Salman will be the first Gulf Arab royal to meet the President since his inauguration.

14 Mar 2017 8:43 AM

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Saudi ‘Macca’ steals show as the Kingdom opens up

About 8,000 fans filled an indoor sports venue for Abdu’s romantic and patriotic songs.

01 Feb 2017 5:51 AM

Saudi Arabia executed 153 in 2016, including 47 on a single day

Rights group Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia carried out at least 158 death sentences in 2015, coming third after Iran and Pakistan.

01 Jan 2017 8:19 AM

Saudi to sell 49 pc of Aramco within decade: report

Al-Eqtisadiah daily quoted an unnamed official as saying sale would raise funds to be spent 'at home and abroad'.

24 Dec 2016 6:07 PM

During visit to Saudi Arabia, German minister refuses to wear burqa

'The right to choose one’s attire is a right shared by men and women equally,' said Ursula.

15 Dec 2016 3:56 PM

Door-to-door Indian salesman in Saudi takes his knocks

As a direct marketer, rather than just a static display in a bookshop, he is always ready to explain.

16 Nov 2016 8:37 PM

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