PM Modi to Visit Saudi Arabia April 22-23, Focus on Energy, Defense Ties

PM Modi to Visit Saudi Arabia April 22-23, Focus on Energy, Defense Ties

Modi’s Saudi visit aims to boost ties, focusing on energy, trade, and strategic cooperation; leaders to co-chair council and discuss $100B investment plans.

AI cornerstone in Designing Dubai’s Future: Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan

AI cornerstone in Designing Dubai’s Future: Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan

The Dubai AI Week aims to accelerate AI adoption across sectors, while enhancing quality of life, boosting economic growth, and enabling future-ready societies.

JD Vance Begins Strategic India Visit, Meets PM Modi Amid Trade and Energy Talks

JD Vance Begins Strategic India Visit, Meets PM Modi Amid Trade and Energy Talks

New Delhi, April 21, 2025 — United States Vice President JD Vance began his four-day official visit to India on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic outreach at a time of shifting global power dyn...

India, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Labor Ties to Boost Indian Workers’ Welfare

India, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Labor Ties to Boost Indian Workers’ Welfare

India and Saudi Arabia held a joint labor committee meeting, focusing on strengthening labor ties and enhancing welfare for Indian workers in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia to Launch Tourist VAT Refund System in 2025 to Boost Tourism

Saudi Arabia to Launch Tourist VAT Refund System in 2025 to Boost Tourism

Saudi Arabia allows tourists to claim VAT refunds on eligible goods and services upon departure. ZATCA oversees the process, with non-GCC visitors included in the refund scheme.

KSA Showcases Labor Reforms at Arab Labor Conference in Cairo

KSA Showcases Labor Reforms at Arab Labor Conference in Cairo

Abdullah Abuthnain leads Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 51st Arab Labor Conference in Cairo, highlighting labor reforms, economic inclusion, and regional cooperation.

Kingdom Launches 16 Water, Wastewater Projects Worth $293 Million

Kingdom Launches 16 Water, Wastewater Projects Worth $293 Million

Saudi Arabia's National Water Co. launched 16 projects in Qassim worth over SR1.1bn to boost water, sewage infrastructure in line with Vision 2030 goals.

Saudi Project Masam Clears 1,050 Explosives in Yemen

Saudi Project Masam Clears 1,050 Explosives in Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam cleared 1,050 explosive devices in Yemen last week, raising the total to 488,656 since 2018, ensuring safer areas for civilians.

Saudi, French Officials Discuss Boosting Ties, Regional, Global Issues

Saudi, French Officials Discuss Boosting Ties, Regional, Global Issues

Saudi deputy FM Waleed Elkhereiji met French Senate official Olivier Cadec in Riyadh to discuss bilateral ties, regional issues, and international cooperation.

Gaza's Space for Displaced Palestinians Is Declining at 69 Percent

Gaza's Space for Displaced Palestinians Is Declining at 69 Percent

The Gaza region of al-Mawasi, which is internationally recognized as a humanitarian area and has been designated by Israeli forces as a Palestinian evacuation site, has once again been the target of I...