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Air India, Riyadh Air sign agreement to expand premium travel options between India, Saudi Arabia

India's leading global airline, Air India, and Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the foundation for a partnership that will offer guests seamless connections between India, Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond.

The Economic Times

India’s Mundra Port linked to Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah in new Red Sea shipping route

Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has introduced a new shipping service connecting Jeddah Islamic Port with India’s Mundra Port, aimed at strengthening maritime trade ties and improving logistics efficiency between the two countries.

The Times of India

World Cup 2026 – Group H guide: Favourites Spain take on Uruguay as Cape Verde fairytale begins

European champions Spain head to North America as favourites as they look to win a second World Cup

The Independent UK

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Major Setback for US: Saudi Arabia and UAE Block American Strikes on Iran

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have blocked US strikes on Iran, forcing a strategic rethink. This decision underscores the diplomatic leverage Gulf states hold over US military planning

International Business Times UK

'Cocaine-fuelled' Brit jailed for life over murder of Saudi student Mohammed Algasim in Cambridge

A 22-year-old UK man has been jailed for life for the murder of Saudi Arabian student Mohammed Algasim, who was fatally stabbed outside student accommodation in Cambridge.

The Times of India

Air India, Riyadh Air ink initial pact for codeshare partnership

Air India and Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air have signed an initial agreement. This partnership will offer seamless travel connections between India, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. Customers can expect a single booking and smoother onward journeys. The collaboration aims to support growing travel demand and explore joint initiatives. This move strengthens…

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours in Riyadh

Riyadh has launched flexible working hours across six major business districts to combat traffic congestion and enhance quality of life. Over 50 government entities can now offer employees arrival windows between 5:30 am and 11 am, depending on their governing law. This initiative supports Riyadh's urban development and Vision 2030…

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Jack Hendry: Scotland star on Saudi Arabia, water breaks and next career steps

Leaving Belgium’s Club Brugge for a move to Saudi Arabia three years ago, Jack Hendry leapt from the frying pan into the fire.

The National (Scotland)

The U.S. and Europe feared the Iran conflict would curtail the Gulf's appetite for global investments. The opposite is true

The five biggest spenders–split across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar–collectively spent almost $26 billion during March, April and May.

Fortune

Anthony Joshua blasts Tyson Fury for Dubois comments ahead of Saudi Arabia bout

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The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals begin

Saudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, 2026. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said visas will be issued until March 9, 2027, while pilgrim entry will continue until March 23. Authorities will manage permits…

The Economic Times

UK urges Hajj pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia before visa expiry, warns overstaying can lead to heavy fines

The UK government has reminded British pilgrims returning from Hajj to comply with Saudi visa regulations and leave the country within the permitted timeframe.

The Times of India

Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routes

Pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel prices and air traffic disruptions. This impacts millions preparing for the religious obligation. Saudi Arabia's economy relies on religious tourism, with ongoing investments to enhance the pilgrim experience.

The Economic Times

The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.

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The Times of India

Gulf's other war: Inside UAE's hidden role behind strikes on Iran despite ceasefire — Report

The UAE's involvement in the Middle East conflict was deeper than previously known, with coordinated strikes on Iran, including energy facilities, even after an April ceasefire. These actions exposed divisions within the Gulf, as Saudi Arabia expressed concerns about escalating risks to regional energy supplies and global markets.

Radio France Internationale

Yemen edges closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, UN warns

After more than a decade of war, millions in Yemen are struggling to survive as aid funding dries up, public services fail and rival powers compete for influence, in a country the United Nations says is "hanging by a thread".

The Economic Times

Longest Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st century will last more than six minutes: Why the August 2027 celestial event is so rare

The rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is expected to become the longest total solar eclipse visible from land during the 21st century. Scientists say the eclipse will last unusually long because the Moon will be near perigee, making it appear larger in the sky. Countries including Spain,…

The Guardian - UK

Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds

Rising heat in Saudi Arabia threatens millions of Muslim pilgrims – but cutting fossil fuels would keep it safer

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LiveScience

1,200-year-old gold hoard discovered in Saudi Arabia may have been buried by a medieval pilgrim

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old hoard of gold, silver and gemstones that was buried along a medieval pilgrimage route in Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK

Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual during the final days of Hajj

The Times of India

Kaaba and Kiswah explained: What lies inside Islam’s holiest site

As the annual Hajj pilgrimage began on Monday, more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world gathered in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the sacred journey that forms one of the five pillars of Islam.

Bangkok Post

Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ amid intense heat

MINA, Saudi Arabia - Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a hajj pilgrimage held in intense heat and against the backdrop of a war that has plunged the wealthy Gulf into crisis.

The Times of India

The 10 largest clocks in the world

Giant clocks worldwide are more than timekeepers. They are architectural wonders and cultural symbols. From Saudi Arabia's Makkah Royal Clock Tower to India's Bhestan Floral Clock, these structures blend engineering and art. They stand as landmarks, reflecting local heritage and human creativity. These colossal timepieces captivate visitors and locals alike.

The Conversation

Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US

As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand – that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his Abraham Accords, normalising relations with Israel.

The Times of India

Top 10 countries with fastest billionaire growth by 2031: Saudi Arabia, Poland and Sweden top the global wealth race

The next few years are expected to redraw parts of the global wealth map in ways that don’t always match familiar economic narratives. Some of the fastest movement in billionaire populations is forecast outside the usual Western centres, with shifts tied to capital inflows, policy changes, tech expansion, and regional…

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