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The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said.

Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia announces production cuts

Oil prices advanced steadily through Monday, with both Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate seeing gains of more than...

12 Nov 2018 5:00 PM IST

It was the largest mass execution carried out in the North African country since six convicted jihadists were hanged in 2015. (Representational image)

Saudi Arabia executes Indonesian maid for killing employer who tried...

Death of mum-of-one prompted protests from Indonesia, as Saudi government failed to warn her family or consular staff...

1 Nov 2018 8:41 PM IST

Many believed it has stemmed from the injustice endured for the duration of the marriage (Photo: Pixabay)

More women are throwing parties to celebrate their divorce in Saudi...

In the past, divorced women were marginalized, assumed to be barren or unfit for remarriage if divorced.

30 Jan 2018 3:57 PM IST

A senior Saudi official said Prince Alwaleed was freed after he reached a financial settlement with the attorney general. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal released after reaching financial...

Prince Alwaleed, who is in his early 60s, had described his confinement as a 'misunderstanding'.

28 Jan 2018 9:48 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alleged use of Botox disqualifies camels from beauty contest in Saudia...

The annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival has been tarnished by the violations.

25 Jan 2018 3:28 PM IST

No declines in alcohol purchases were evident in low income households. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar tax on soft drinks may up alcohol consumption: study

Increasing the price of sugar sweetened beverages has the potential to both increase and decrease the purchase of...

24 Jan 2018 4:15 PM IST

Fayaz and Siyad, both natives of North Paravur near Kochi, were arrested on Wednesday following investigations based on a complaint by the 25-year-old woman, who was rescued from Saudi Arabia and brought home last year by her family. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

2 held over bid to sell off Kerala woman to IS after forced...

The two are friends of Muhammad Riyaz from Thalassery in Kannur district, the prime accused in the case.

11 Jan 2018 6:39 PM IST

File image of women celebrating the triple talaq verdict.

Most muslims in favour of triple talaq ban: Naqvi

The government is very keen on the bill and will revisit the matter in the budget session starting January 29.

9 Jan 2018 5:39 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Heading for elections, via Saudi route

It was a surprise comeback since many among us had strived to import a permanent stamp on Mian Sahib's flight from...

6 Jan 2018 12:13 AM IST

Saudi role in Pak growing

Indeed, the Sharif family owed much to the Saudis for getting them out from Gen Musharraf's prison and hosting them...

5 Jan 2018 12:06 AM IST

The site of an archaeological discovery north of the city of Sakaka in Saudi Arabias northwestern Al-Jouf province, with a carved sculpture of a camels legs seen in the foreground. (Photo: AFP)

Rock art and mystery: Ancient camel sculptures in Saudi desert

Camels for centuries venerated as the ship of the desert are a familiar motif in artworks from the kingdom.

28 Feb 2018 12:40 AM IST

While some showed up out of a love for jazz, many came to enjoy the chance to hear music at an outdoor event. (Photo: Pixabay)

All that jazz: Saudis attend country's first jazz festival

The entertainment plans are largely motivated by economics, part of a reform programme to diversify the economy away...

24 Feb 2018 6:04 PM IST