Quicksplained: What is Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Project, which is seeing interest from Indian firms?
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Quicksplained: What is Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Project, which is seeing interest from Indian firms?

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Saudi’s $63 billion Diriyah Project is fast becoming the centre of attention. CEO Jerry Inzerillo, attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, has said the project known as ‘City of Earth’ already has big names such as Tatas, Oberois and the Taj Hotels on board. “There is already a lot of interest from Indian companies – especially the hotel sector with the Taj Hotel group set to open their 250th property here in Diriyah with 202 rooms,” Inzerillo said. “At Diriyah, we are keen to enhance the impact of India as one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest trading partners, ranking among the top in bilateral trade, with a trade volume of approximately $52.8 billion in 2022-23,” Inzerillo told PTI. Inzerillo said Diriyah will create 178,000 jobs and add $18.6 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP.

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Riyadh Air CEO says Indian subcontinent is ‘super important’, exploring tie-ups with Air India, IndiGo
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Riyadh Air CEO says Indian subcontinent is ‘super important’, exploring tie-ups with Air India, IndiGo

Live Mint  

New Delhi:Riyadh Air, which plans to start commercial flights this year, will explore partnerships with Air India and IndiGo, the Saudi Arabian carrier's CEO Tony Douglas said on Wednesday, describing the Indian subcontinent as a "super important" market. With ambitious plans to connect Saudi Arabia to over 100 destinations globally by 2030, Riyadh Air has already entered into partnerships with …

Saudi Arabia's $63 Billion Project ‘Diriyah’ Lures In Indian Investors Including Tata And Oberoi Groups
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia's $63 Billion Project ‘Diriyah’ Lures In Indian Investors Including Tata And Oberoi Groups

ABP News  

Saudi Arabia is building ‘Diriyah’, the City of Earth, on the outskirts of its capital city, Riyadh. Project CEO, Jerry Inzerillo, said that the $63 billion giga project has seen major interest from Indian investors, and big names such as the Tatas and Oberois have already become a part of the project. Speaking to the media agency, Inzerillo said, “At …

India’s Sajid Hussain awarded Saudi premium residency
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s Sajid Hussain awarded Saudi premium residency

Deccan Chronicle  

“I am deeply honoured to have received this recognition,” Sajid Hussain said. “It is a privilege to be part of Saudi Arabia’s transformative journey, and I look forward to collaborating with local businesses and institutions to drive innovation and growth.” The recognition marks a significant achievement in his two-decade-long professional journey. With a strong academic foundation in Information Science, Mr. …

‘Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to create vast opportunities for Indian companies’
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to create vast opportunities for Indian companies’

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s investment initiatives in non-oil sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy, and logistics would create vast opportunities for companies in India said top officials of Dubai based Blue Ocean Corporation, which provides products and solutions to its clients across MENA region and Indian sub-continent. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Red Sea Project, a multi-billion-dollar plan aimed at …

Saudi Arabia Plans $100 Billion AI Project to Rival UAE
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Plans $100 Billion AI Project to Rival UAE

Bloomberg  

00:00 00 billion in backing. Well, both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been racing to set up data centers and kind of position themselves as the dominant force in AI in the region. And then the pipe in Google Cloud said that that new AI hub is expected to add more than $71 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP by …

India's High-Tech Sectors: A Global Investment Hub
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's High-Tech Sectors: A Global Investment Hub

Live Mint  

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia, highlighting India's high-tech sectors for global investment. He co-chaired the second ministerial meeting of the economy and investment committee under the India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), focusing on trade and investment in energy, technology, and manufacturing.

‘Spectacular Saudi’ Campaign Invites Indian travellers to Discover the Heart of Arabia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Spectacular Saudi’ Campaign Invites Indian travellers to Discover the Heart of Arabia

Hindustan Times  

As Indian travellers continue to seek unseen and unexplored destinations every holiday season, Saudi’s national tourism brand, "Saudi - Welcome to Arabia," has unveiled its captivating new campaign, 'Spectacular Saudi’. The campaign film, ‘Spectacular Saudi’, follows the journey of a young Indian family who find themselves mesmerized amidst the ancient mud-brick structures of Diriyah’s At-Turaif, the historic alleyways of Al …

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation

China Daily  

Foreign visitors take pictures in the Saed desert area, about 110 kilometers east of the capital city Riyadh. "Saudi Arabia tourism has huge potential, which is even larger than what digital economy or finance can bring to it," said Jerry Li, founder and managing partner of eWTP Arabia Capital. Pan Xin, a tourist guide in the Middle East from Hong …

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation

China Daily  

Foreign visitors take pictures in the Saed desert area, about 110 kilometers east of the capital city Riyadh. "Saudi Arabia tourism has huge potential, which is even larger than what digital economy or finance can bring to it," said Jerry Li, founder and managing partner of eWTP Arabia Capital. Pan Xin, a tourist guide in the Middle East from Hong …

Eye on the Middle East | Saudi-Pakistan joint statement on Kashmir shows Riyadh’s balancing act
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Eye on the Middle East | Saudi-Pakistan joint statement on Kashmir shows Riyadh’s balancing act

Hindustan Times  

On April 8, a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan joint statement caught media attention in India for its reference to the Kashmir dispute. Released during Pakistan premier Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to the kingdom, the statement called for “dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve outstanding issues…especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute…” The language seemingly echoes India’s post-1972 position that the dispute shall …

Saudi Arabia seeks $80 billion investments. Aim? More tourists
1 year ago

Saudi Arabia seeks $80 billion investments. Aim? More tourists

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia is seeking to attract as much as $80 billion in private investment into the tourism industry as the kingdom looks to share the financial burden of plans to become one of the world’s most visited destinations. “I want the private sector to represent the majority of investment,” Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb said in an interview in Riyadh …

DC Edit | Good Saudi ties to help India
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Good Saudi ties to help India

Deccan Chronicle  

The Crown Prince who is its Prime Minister as well the prime mover of modernisation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was not letting out a secret when he said that there had been no disagreement in the history of India-Saudi Arabia relations. The strong historical ties received a healthy boost with Mohamed bin Salman, staying back after the G-20 …

Modi, MBS boost hydrocarbon ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi, MBS boost hydrocarbon ties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman agreed to elevate the hydrocarbon relationship between the two nations into a comprehensive strategic energy partnership in New Delhi on Monday. Saudi Arabia currently ranks as India's third-largest supplier, and Modi hailed Saudi Arabia as "one of the most important strategic partners for India." …

India and Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic and security ties after the G20 summit
1 year, 6 months ago

India and Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic and security ties after the G20 summit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and Saudi Arabia agreed …

Saudi Arabia among India’s most important strategic partners, says PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia among India’s most important strategic partners, says PM Modi

Firstpost  

PM Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held the first leaders’ meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council on Monday and discussed cooperation in areas such as energy security, trade and investment, defence and security, healthcare and food security Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held the first leaders’ …

Saudi Arabia, India, U.S. and EU launch economic corridor to increase trade
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia, India, U.S. and EU launch economic corridor to increase trade

The Hindu  

India and Saudi Arabia have joined the European Union and the United States in launching the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. I would like to thank those who worked with us to reach this founding step to establish this important economic corridor,” said Crown Prince Bin Salman in his brief remark at the event …

Opinion: Saudi Crown Prince's post-G20 summit stay can open new vistas in bilateral ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Opinion: Saudi Crown Prince's post-G20 summit stay can open new vistas in bilateral ties

India Today  

The fact that the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, is staying in India on an official bilateral visit after the G20 summit affirms the deep bilateral ties that exist between the two neighbours linked by the Arabian Sea. Saudi Arabia took the lead in pursuing a “strategic partnership” with India on the basis of …

Strengthening Ties: Exploring the Growing Relationship between Saudi Arabia and India
1 year, 8 months ago

Strengthening Ties: Exploring the Growing Relationship between Saudi Arabia and India

Deccan Chronicle  

In recent years, the bond between India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has experienced substantial growth and consolidation. Cited as one of the strongest global voices on moderate Islam from Saudi Arabia, Al-Issa shared the stage with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, praising India's unity and secularism. Cementing Trade Partnerships Saudi Arabia and India are major players in the …

India-Saudi collaboration holds promise of shared growth, prosperity & development, says EAM S Jaishankar
2 years, 6 months ago

India-Saudi collaboration holds promise of shared growth, prosperity & development, says EAM S Jaishankar

Firstpost  

The External Affairs Minister arrived Riyadh on Saturday on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries. He addressed diplomats at the Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies in Riyadh Sunday’s morning Riyadh: Underlining the importance of the strategic relationship between India and Saudi Arabia, External Affairs Minister S …

S Jaishankar meets Saudi counterpart: A look at how Narendra Modi improved India's relationship with the Kingdom
3 years, 6 months ago

S Jaishankar meets Saudi counterpart: A look at how Narendra Modi improved India's relationship with the Kingdom

Firstpost  

India’s ties with Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s leading oil producers and host to nearly three million Indians, have generally been on an upswing On Sunday, external affairs minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, on a host of bilateral and regional issues including developments in Afghanistan. The visit by …

Saudi Arabia plans to invest $147B in transport sector by 2030
3 years, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia plans to invest $147B in transport sector by 2030

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia plans to invest 550 billion riyals in transport and logistics over the next nine years as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks to turn the kingdom into a global aviation hub. About 35% of that spending will come from the government and the rest from the private sector as officials launch a new international airline, expand airports, build …

India army chief embarks on ‘historic’ trip to UAE, Saudi Arabia
4 years, 3 months ago

India army chief embarks on ‘historic’ trip to UAE, Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

General Naravane’s visit – the first by an Indian military leader – is aimed at ‘strengthening strategic and defence cooperation’. New Delhi, India – India’s army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane has embarked on an “historic” six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, the first such visit to the two Gulf countries by the head of the military. …

The deterioration of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
4 years, 7 months ago

The deterioration of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Op India  

Everything is not good between the once long-time allies Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan General Bajwa is currently on a trip to Saudi Arabia, apparently, in an attempt to iron out the strained relationship between the two countries. The dispute between the two countries took root in February 2020 when Saudi Arabia passed up Pakistan’s request to convene a special …

Saudi Arabia's investments in India on track despite economic downturn, says Ambassador Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati
4 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia's investments in India on track despite economic downturn, says Ambassador Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati

The Hindu  

Despite a massive 50% drop in oil revenues and a downturn in the economy, Saudi Arabia’s investments in India will not be affected, the Kingdom’s Ambassador to India Saud bin Mohammed Al Satisaid in a written interview. Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has also decided to extend the validity of exit and return visas that expire between February 25 …

Amid talks with Reliance, Saudi Aramco says focusing investments in high-growth India mkt
5 years ago

Amid talks with Reliance, Saudi Aramco says focusing investments in high-growth India mkt

India TV News  

The world's biggest oil exporter Saudi Aramco has said it is focusing its downstream investments in high-growth nations such as India as it negotiates a deal to buy up to 20 per cent stake in Reliance Industries' USD 75 billion oil-to-chemical business. "Saudi Aramco is focusing its downstream investments in areas of high growth, including China, India and Southeast Asia, …

Saudi Arabia favours stronger ties with India
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia favours stronger ties with India

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Saud Al-Sati on Monday said Saudi Arabia viewed India as a strategic partner in its Vision 2030 programme and was also keen on being a part of India’s march to becoming $5 trillion economy by 2025. A huge untapped potential is available in merchandise trade, particularly non-oil trade, and “we are enhancing cooperation in technological, economic and …

Narendra Modi announces formation of India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council
5 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi announces formation of India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the formation of the India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council that will be led by the leaderships of both countries. "In talks with the Crown Prince today, we agreed on setting up the Strategic Partnership Council that will help India address its expectations and aspirations," said Prime Minister Modi in Hindi delivering the keynote address …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit Saudi Arabia for a day on 29 October for investment summit
5 years, 5 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit Saudi Arabia for a day on 29 October for investment summit

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Saudi Arabia on a day-long visit on 29 October to participate in an annual investment forum to be held there, official sources said on Tuesday New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Saudi Arabia on a day-long visit on 29 October to participate in an annual investment forum to …

Saudi Arabia eyes long-term partnership with India; to invest $100 bn in petrochemicals, infra, mining
5 years, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia eyes long-term partnership with India; to invest $100 bn in petrochemicals, infra, mining

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia is a key pillar of India’s energy security, being a source of 17 percent or more of crude oil and 32 percent of LPG requirements of India New Delhi: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, is looking at investing $100 billion in India in areas of petrochemicals, infrastructure and mining among others, considering the country’s growth potential. …

Saudi Arabia to invest USD 100 billion in India
5 years, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia to invest USD 100 billion in India

India TV News  

World's biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia is looking at investing USD 100 billion in India in areas of petrochemicals, infrastructure and mining among others, considering the country's growth potential. "Saudi Arabia is looking at making investments in India potentially worth USD 100 billion in the areas of energy, refining, petrochemicals, infrastructure, agriculture, minerals and mining," Al Sati told news agnecy …

Saudi Arabia committed to meet India's energy security needs amid disruption in global oil supply, says Ambassador Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati
5 years, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia committed to meet India's energy security needs amid disruption in global oil supply, says Ambassador Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati

Firstpost  

In the midst of disruption in global oil supply following the biggest-ever attacks on its oil installations, Saudi Arabia has said it is committed to meet India’s energy security needs and will work constructively with other oil producers to maintain market stability New Delhi: In the midst of disruption in global oil supply following the biggest-ever attacks on its oil …

Indian business ties underpin muted Arab response to Kashmir
5 years, 7 months ago

Indian business ties underpin muted Arab response to Kashmir

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Gulf Arab countries have remained mostly silent as India’s government moved to strip Indian-administered Kashmir of its limited autonomy, imposing a sweeping military curfew in the disputed Muslim-majority region and cutting off residents from all communication and the internet. Saudi Arabia’s response to the military clampdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir is complicated by its close ties …

India, Saudi Arabia agree to work for irreversible, credible steps against terrorists
6 years ago

India, Saudi Arabia agree to work for irreversible, credible steps against terrorists

India TV News  

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday agreed to take "irreversible, verifiable and credible" steps against all terrorists without any discrimination, in an apparent message to Pakistan, which has been linked by New Delhi with last month's Pulwama terror attack. The development came during the visit of Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir to New …

Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance for more projects in India
6 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance for more projects in India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The world’s biggest oil producer, Saudi Arabian Oil Co. is in talks with Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd, and others, for more projects in India, its chief executive said Wednesday. “We want Saudi Aramco and Sabic to be household names,” Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Khalid Al-Falih said at a panel discussion in New Delhi on Wednesday. Saudi Aramco …

Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance for more projects in India
6 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance for more projects in India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The world’s biggest oil producer, Saudi Arabian Oil Co. is in talks with Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd, and others, for more projects in India, its chief executive said Wednesday. “We want Saudi Aramco and Sabic to be household names,” Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Khalid Al-Falih said at a panel discussion in New Delhi on Wednesday. Saudi Aramco …

Saudi Arabia sees $100 billion investment opportunity in India: Crown Prince
6 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia sees $100 billion investment opportunity in India: Crown Prince

Live Mint  

Oil-rich Saudi Arabia sees an investment opportunity of $100 billion in India in various sectors, said visiting Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Wednesday here. Addressing the media along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the crown prince said Saudi Arabia has already invested $44 billion in India since the visit of Modi in 2016 to the Gulf nation. "We understand that …

India should not strain ties with Saudi Arabia over Pakistan; better firm it up with investments, trade deals
6 years, 1 month ago

India should not strain ties with Saudi Arabia over Pakistan; better firm it up with investments, trade deals

Firstpost  

So the Dark Prince has come and gone, returning to his kingdom to arrive thereafter in India next. His immediate security detail The Prince’s visit – delayed by a day - sent Pakistani media into a frenzy of delight days before his arrival, with headlines predicting billions of dollars of investment. Saudi aid is to be channelled and monitored through …

Saudi Crown Prince returns to Riyadh before his visit to India as India objects to direct visit from Pakistan
6 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Crown Prince returns to Riyadh before his visit to India as India objects to direct visit from Pakistan

Op India  

In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack, India expressed its reservations to the Saudi authorities over the India visit of the Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman directly from Pakistan. “India has been identified as one of the eight strategic partners with whom Saudi Arabia intends to deepen partnership in areas of political, security, trade and investment and culture,” said Tirumurti. …

Saudi Arabia backing Pakistan's 'efforts to combat terror' concern for India ahead of Crown Prince's Delhi visit
6 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia backing Pakistan's 'efforts to combat terror' concern for India ahead of Crown Prince's Delhi visit

Firstpost  

In a joint statement, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan made a jibe at the ‘politicisationg of UN’s listing methods’, an attack on India’s efforts to have JeM Masood Azhar designated as a global terrorist. And now, even the fact that Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said that Riyadh will try to “de-escalate” tensions between the neighbours …

MBS Asia tour: Saudi Arabia deals could boost economic transformation back home
6 years, 1 month ago

MBS Asia tour: Saudi Arabia deals could boost economic transformation back home

CNN  

Dubai CNN Business — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is in Asia forging new ties and seeking deals as he tries to keep his dream of economic transformation alive following a chill in relations with the West. Saudi Arabia’s international reputation, and bin Salman’s personal standing, have plunged since journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in …

Prince Salman’s India visit historic opportunity to strengthen ties: Saudi envoy
6 years, 1 month ago

Prince Salman’s India visit historic opportunity to strengthen ties: Saudi envoy

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to India presents a "historic opportunity" to expand collaboration in all sectors, the Gulf country's envoy here said on Sunday. Prince Salman, who is also Saudi Arabia's defence minister, will arrive in India on February 19 on his first official visit. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to India is highly anticipated …

Geopolitics, the black swan in Saudi-Indian relations
6 years, 1 month ago

Geopolitics, the black swan in Saudi-Indian relations

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia’s ties with Pakistan and its concerns over Chabahar are two big complications in bilateral ties. The tricky part are the investments in the memorandum that include a plan by the Saudi national oil company Aramco to build a refinery at the Chinese-backed port of Gwadar, close to Pakistan’s border with Iran and the Indian-backed Iranian port of Chabahar. …

Ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's New Delhi visit, Saudi Arabia backs India's fight against terrorism
6 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's New Delhi visit, Saudi Arabia backs India's fight against terrorism

Firstpost  

The official Saudi Press Agency, quoting a Foreign Ministry source, stressed the Kingdom rejects these “cowardly terrorist acts” and the Gulf Kingdom stood with the “friendly Republic of India against terrorism and extremism” Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Friday said it stood with India’s fight against terrorism and extremism and denounced as “cowardly” the suicide attack carried out by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror …

Pakistan, India hope to reap investment from Saudi prince’s visit
6 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan, India hope to reap investment from Saudi prince’s visit

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to announce investments in energy and infrastructure during a visit to India and Pakistan in coming days. He is expected in New Delhi next week, along with leading Saudi businessmen, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Though Saudi Arabia remains India's top crude …

Saudi crown prince to visit India in February: MBS' first State visit is opportunity to push warm bilateral to higher level
6 years, 1 month ago

Saudi crown prince to visit India in February: MBS' first State visit is opportunity to push warm bilateral to higher level

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is planning to visit India as part of his three-nation tour in February. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi had met MBS last year in Argentina during the G20 summit, where they reportedly decided to institute a mechanism to facilitate Saudi Arabia’s investments in India’s energy, technology and food security sectors. Energy needs have …

Saudi Arabia makes new pitch for $400 billion investment
6 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia makes new pitch for $400 billion investment

CNN  

Dubai CNN — Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new bid to lure investments in the biggest such initiative since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Under a new industry and logistics program, the country is looking for private sector help to develop its manufacturing, mining, energy and logistics sectors, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The country’s energy minister, Khalid …

Indian firms to explore investment opportunities in $500-bn Saudi infra projects; receive over 400 licences
6 years, 4 months ago

Indian firms to explore investment opportunities in $500-bn Saudi infra projects; receive over 400 licences

Firstpost  

The projects are part of Saudi Kingdom’s initiative to expand their economy via major structural changes and developing mega projects, new roads and railroads, airports, sea ports and tourism. New Delhi: An Indian delegation of top company representatives from the infrastructure, housing and allied sectors, as well as the entertainment industry, will be on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia …

If Saudi Arabia's economy is to survive the drop in oil price, it must work on diversifying its industry
6 years, 5 months ago

If Saudi Arabia's economy is to survive the drop in oil price, it must work on diversifying its industry

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As most people know, Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia rolls out 'biggest increase' in India's Haj quota, hikes it by 34,500
8 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia rolls out 'biggest increase' in India's Haj quota, hikes it by 34,500

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia had five years ago slashed Haj quotas for foreign pilgrims coming from each country by 20 per cent in view of safety of the devotees as they undertook expansion of Grand Mosque there New Delhi: In the biggest hike in nearly three decades, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday increased India’s annual Haj quota by 34,500, a move welcomed by …

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