Saudi Arabia executes 7 people for ‘terrorism’, state media says

Saudi Arabia executed seven people on Tuesday for “terrorism” crimes, state media said, the highest single-day figure since 81 people were executed in March 2022. The seven people were found guilty of “creating and financing terrorist organizations and entities,” the official Saudi Press Agency said, citing the Gulf kingdom’s interior ministry. Saudi Arabia, one of … Read more

Saudi Arabia warns of ‘humanitarian disaster’ if Israel takes action against Rafah

Hamas says 27,947 people have been killed in Gaza. (document) Riyadh: Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that a planned Israeli military operation in overcrowded Rafah would cause a “humanitarian disaster” and called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene. In a foreign ministry statement published on state media, Saudi Arabia “warned of the extremely … Read more

First India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercises held in Rajasthan

Last updated: January 29, 2024 21:31 UTC The first Indo-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ began in Rajasthan on Monday with the aim of developing interoperability, goodwill and camaraderie between the armies of both sides, officials said. The exercise is expected to last until February 10. “The Saudi Arabian contingent of 45 personnel is … Read more

Saudi Arabia Alcohol Store Non Muslim Diplomats Other Key Reforms Under Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince

Mohammed bin Salman implemented various changes in the recent years (File) Riyadh: The decision by Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats, according to two sources, is the latest in a series of reforms aimed at projecting a more open, moderate image. Here are five other headline-grabbing changes implemented in recent years under … Read more