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Need to enhance global risk monitoring: Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking at G-20 meeting in Riyadh, she called upon all the member countries to enhance their efforts aimed at empowering women, youth and small and medium enterprisesSitharaman was the lead speaker during the session on 'Enhancing Access to Opportunities for All'

1 min read22 Feb 2020
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India condemns missile attacks in Saudi Arabia

According to Saudi authorities, one person was killed after seven missiles were fired from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday

1 min read28 Mar 2018
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Saudi Arabia-led coalition threatens retaliation against Iran over missiles

Saudi forces said they intercepted seven missiles on Sunday, including over the capital Riyadh, in a deadly escalation that coincided with the third anniversary of the coalition's intervention in Yemen

3 min read27 Mar 2018
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Air India makes history by flying to Israel via Saudi airspace

Air India landed at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport after a flight of over seven and a half hours, marking a diplomatic shift for Riyadh that Israel says was fuelled by shared concern over Iranian influence in the region

2 min read23 Mar 2018
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Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest

The Saudi princes had gathered at the Qasr a-Hokm, a historic royal palace, demanding the cancellation of a royal decree that stopped state payment of water and electricity bills for royal family members

1 min read9 Jan 2018
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Saudi-led coalition bombed airport runway in Yemen’s capital, say officials

Yemeni officials say the Saudi-led coalition has bombed the airport in the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, damaging the runway and a ground navigation tower

1 min read14 Nov 2017
Politics

Crackdown on billionaires, top officials shakes Saudi Arabia

The arrest of prince Alwaleed could dampen international interest in investing in the crown prince's much-heralded vision 2030 for Saudi Arabia

4 min read6 Nov 2017
Market

Saudi Purge: Kingdom Holding tumbles after chairman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s arrest

Kingdom Holding shares fell as much as 9.9% at the open in Riyadh and closed 7.6% lower, the lowest since June 201

1 min read5 Nov 2017
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Missile from Yemen intercepted near Riyadh airport

Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile near Riyadh's international airport after it was launched from conflict-torn Yemen

2 min read5 Nov 2017
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Qatar crisis: Release of 2013 secret accord details fuel Gulf rift as sides contest history

The release of two secret accords that helped end a 10-month diplomatic impasse between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours in 2013 is fueling the current spat

2 min read11 Jul 2017
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