Indian Embassy in Riyadh

October 13, 2026 8:04 PM

Saudi-led coalition warns civilians to evacuate Sana’a oil facility ahead of a planned operation; Houthis threaten Aramco in response

The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen has urged civilians to evacuate the Yemeni Oil Company’s Al-Sabah Central Station in Sana’a ahead of what it described as a planned “qualitative operation”. The Coalition’s Joint Forces Command issued the warning, asking civilians to leave the designated site in accordance with an illustrative map they shared. Shortly after this statement, the Houthis reportedly warned Saudi Arabia of a tough response if they hit Sana’a. The Hou...

October 12, 2026 7:48 PM

Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport suspension

Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as authorities continue safety inspections following deadly attacks over the weekend. Saudi Arabia also reported a fresh threat involving drones and cruise missiles on Monday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the suspension would remain in place while procedures to verify the safety and operational readiness of airport facilities were completed in coordination with the releva...

January 17, 2026 6:43 PM

Indian Embassy in Riyadh commemorates Armed Forces Veterans’ Day with anti-terrorism exhibition

The Embassy of India in Riyadh commemorated Armed Forces Veterans' Day on January 16, 2026, paying tribute to India's veterans of the armed forces for their selfless service, sacrifice and enduring contribution to nation-building. The event was attended by the Indian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Suhel Ajaz Khan, along with distinguished veterans and their family members, members of the Indian community, school children from Indian schools in Riyadh and embassy officials. Ambassador...

August 15, 2025 5:09 PM

Indian Embassy in Riyadh celebrates 79th Independence Day with thousand-strong gathering

The Embassy of India in Riyadh marked the 79th Independence Day of India on Thursday with a festive ceremony attended by around one thousand guests, including members of the Indian community, embassy officials, media representatives, and friends of India in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The festivities began with the hoisting of the Indian Tricolor by Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, after which the national anthem was recited. The Ambassador paid floral tribute to the bust statue of Mahatma Gand...