Exclusive Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News

Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News

  • Says “delighted” to be headed to Kingdom for third visit, expresses “great pride” in India’s relations with Saudi Arabia 
  • Calls Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “strong advocate of our bilateral ties” who is “deeply admired” by Indian diaspora
  • Welcomes deeper integration of Saudi and Indian businesses, particularly in emerging sectors like green hydrogen and technology
By NOOR NUGALI ·

Indian PM Modi lands in Jeddah on two-day official visit

Indian PM Modi lands in Jeddah on two-day official visit

  • The prime minister was invited by Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. 
  • Modi’s plane was escorted by Saudi Royal fighter as it entered Saudi airspace
By Arab News ·

Special Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

  • A day before his death, Pope Francis called in his Easter message for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages
  • He was the first pontiff to visit the Gulf when he traveled to the UAE in 2019, where he signed the “Document on Human Fraternity”
By ANAN TELLO ·

Gaza ‘land of desperation’ after 50 days of total siege: UN

Gaza ‘land of desperation’ after 50 days of total siege: UN

  • UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini: ‘Hunger is spreading and deepening, deliberate and manmade’
  • ‘Humanitarian aid is being used as a bargaining chip and a weapon of war’
By AFP ·

Special Philippine Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla and UAE Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan shake hands. video

Philippines, UAE sign agreement to combat cybercrime, drug trafficking

  • New deal provides ‘strategic framework’ for cooperation, Philippine ambassador says
  • UAE is the only country in the Middle East where Philippines has defense attache
By Ellie Aben ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Simone Biles wins Laureus award in Saudi design

Simone Biles wins Laureus award in Saudi design

  • Saudi Arabia’s Eman Al-Ajlan designed Biles’ dress
  • US gymnast won 3 gold, 1 silver at Paris Olympics
By Arab News ·
The secret history of Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia

The secret history of Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia

  • In just 5 years, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit has become a fixture in the racing calendar
By Hashim Nadeem ·