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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) that runs the Taj brand of luxury hotels, on Tuesday announced its entry into Saudi Arabia with a 340-keys property in Makkah.World
Saudi Arabia allows foreign men and women to share hotel rooms

The moves appear to pave the way for unaccompanied women to travel more easily.

5 Oct 2019 2:10 PM IST

With more than 1,600 people wounded, the toll may rise further. (Photo: File)World
Iraq protest: Death toll rises to 60, firebrand cleric demands govt's...

The latest figures include 18 deaths registered at a single hospital in the capital Baghdad.

5 Oct 2019 11:40 AM IST

Abdul Mahdi said there was no magic solution to Iraqs chronic governance problems and graft but pledged to try to pass a law granting poor families a basic income. (Photo: File)World
Iraqi PM demands parliamentary support to reshuffle cabinet

PM gave his remarks in a televised speech as protesters demanded the fall of the government.

4 Oct 2019 12:43 PM IST

The spontaneous rallies have been spurred mostly by youths wanting jobs, improved services such as electricity and water, and an end to endemic corruption in the oil-rich country. (Photo: AP)World
Iraq protest: Death toll from unrest rises to 31 People

Iraq is allied with both countries and hosts thousands of US troops, as well as powerful paramilitary forces allied with...

4 Oct 2019 11:27 AM IST

Highly placed sources said a wide range of issues were discussed on various aspects of bilateral relations in the meeting between Doval and the Saudi crown prince. (Photo: ANI)World
Saudi Arabia endorses India's actions in Kashmir

The Saudi stance on the issue was conveyed to India in a two-hour meeting between NSA Ajit Doval and Saudi Crown Prince.

2 Oct 2019 3:26 PM IST

Erdogans comments came two days after NATO member Turkey took delivery of the first consignment of advanced Russian S-400 missile defence system parts. (Photo: AFP)World
Turkey building naval warship for Pakistan, says Prez Erdogan

According to Erdogan, Turkey is one of only 10 countries worldwide that is able to build, design, and maintain warships.

1 Oct 2019 2:21 PM IST

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted production at two Aramco oil facilities that were attacked by Yemeni rebels, interrupting about half of the companys total output, the energy minister said on Saturday. (Photo: screengrab)World
Attack on Saudi oil facilities carried out by Yemen's govt as...

A total of 18 drones and seven missiles were launched, including what he called Iranian Delta Wing unmanned aerial...

30 Sept 2019 2:36 PM IST

Al-Ekhbariya state television reported that the incident was triggered by a \personal dispute\, without giving further details. (Photo: AP)World
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bodyguard shot dead; 7 injured

The general, close to the king, was well known among Saudis.

29 Sept 2019 5:37 PM IST

Kickstarting tourism is one of the centrepieces of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans Vision 2030 reform programme to prepare the biggest Arab economy for a post-oil era. (Photo: File)World
Amid tourism push, Saudi Arabia to impose fines for 'Indecent'...

'Men and women must avoid tight-fitting clothing or clothes with profane language or images', read instruction.

29 Sept 2019 10:34 AM IST

Irans tanker was released on August 19 after Gibraltar reportedly received assurances that the cargo would not be delivered to Syria. (Photo: ANI)World
UK-flagged ship Stena Impero held by Iran starts moving from port

It was seized by Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Strait of Hormuz on July 19 over an alleged violation of...

27 Sept 2019 2:10 PM IST

Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdoms de facto ruler, has not spoken publicly about the killing inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. (Photo: File | AFP)World
In a first, Saudi to offer tourist visas as part of push to diversify...

Saudi Arabia will open applications for online tourist visas to citizens of 49 countries on Saturday, a report said.

27 Sept 2019 9:22 AM IST

Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdoms de facto ruler, has not spoken publicly about the killing inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. (Photo: File | AFP)World
'Happened under my watch': Saudi prince Salman on Jamal Khashoggi's...

His body was reportedly dismembered and removed from the building, and his remains have not been found.

26 Sept 2019 4:26 PM IST

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