Every expat journey begins the same way with dreams folded carefully into a suitcase and hope carried quietly in the heart. Thousands of people arrive every day. Thousands of families. Thousands of stories, some told, many never spoken aloud. The first step at the airport is more than a physical arrival. It is a deep […]
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh marked India’s 77th Republic Day with a ceremonial celebration attended by nearly 500 people, including members of the Indian community, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardees, embassy officials and representatives of local media. The programme began with the unfurling of the national flag by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr.
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, hosted a large-scale tourism promotion event in the Saudi capital on Jan. 15, 2026, highlighting India’s growing tourism potential and expanding bilateral cooperation in the sector. The event brought together leading Saudi travel and tour operators, along with
It is an irony of our times that while life is becoming faster and more connected, families are becoming emotionally distant, and values are slowly losing their depth. The pressure of a busy lifestyle, constant comparison, and the overpowering influence of social media have quietly begun reshaping our culture, beliefs, and moral foundations. Today, priorities
I do not believe that social media’s influence is only negative. Like every powerful tool, it carries both positive and negative outcomes. What truly matters is our understanding, awareness, focus, and choice. Social media itself is neutral. The impact it creates depends on how consciously we use it and how clearly we differentiate between what
Riyadh: Izaan Riyas, a student of Dunes International School in Malaz, secured second place in the Sub-Junior category of the Science India Forum (SIF–KSA) World Science Day Online Elocution Competition held on Dec. 5, 2025. The annual contest is organized in line with World Science Day for Peace and Development, observed on Nov. 10, to
RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), operated by Riyadh Airports Company, is set to launch a major terminal transformation plan in the first quarter of 2026, the most significant operational overhaul since the airport opened more than 40 years ago. The initiative aligns with Riyadh’s rapid expansion and forms part of a broader strategy to
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced that a total of 66,633,153 worshippers and pilgrims visited the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, marking an increase of 12,121,252 over the previous month. According to the authority, the Grand Mosque in
Geneva/Riyadh: Saudi Arabia secured 18 international awards in hospital development and scientific research at the 48th World Hospital Congress (WHC), held in Geneva from Nov. 10 – 13. The Kingdom received 13 awards for hospital development projects. King Khalid Hospital in Al-Kharj won the Gold Award from the Dr. Kwang Tae Kim Grand Award, the
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will introduce a new tiered selective tax system on sweetened beverages starting January 1, 2026. The update follows a recent decision by the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee to revise how such taxes are calculated across the GCC. Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef said the change resolves
Riyadh: The Demois Business School successfully organized D-MAN Fest 2025, Saudi Arabia’s first international management festival, showcasing outstanding performances in leadership, creativity, and strategic thinking. The event, aimed at promoting managerial competence among students, featured a series of competitive activities reflecting real-world business challenges. The fest was inaugurated by corporate trainer Syed Masood Ali Naqvi,
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh continued its celebration of India’s cultural diversity on Day Four of Pravasi Parichay 2025, the ongoing cultural festival that has brought together the vibrant hues of India’s states under one roof. Launched in 2023, Pravasi Parichay is now in its third edition, running from October 28 to November
Riyadh: A high-profile business networking event conceptualized by Mr. Palitha Rathnapala witnessed an impressive turnout of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and investors exploring new avenues in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region. The event, held on Friday, October 17, 2025, began with the national anthems of Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed
RIYADH: Shri Yaseen Khan, one of the most respected members of the Embassy of India’s administrative staff in Riyadh, retired on Sept. 30, 2025, after completing four decades of dedicated service. Joining the mission in 1985, Khan became a key figure in managing transport, protocol, and logistics for diplomatic visits and official events. Known for
