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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Mohammed has also announced a hike in the quota for Indian Haj pilgrims to Rs 2 lakh at the request of Prime Minister Modi from the present Rs 1.75 lakh

Saudi Arabia is believed to be a traditional ally of Pakistan. It conducts its affairs in all international forums including groups of Islamic countries in that manner. The joint press conference where the Arabs made friendly overtures to India is a new chapter in the bilateral relations.

Saudi Arabia has influence over Pakistan and the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during two-day visit inked at least seven MoUs and agreement to make investments of worth USD 20 billion

Walking away from OPEC’s production controls could mean Qatar may increase output after leaving the group, undermining efforts to support prices

During the meeting, Modi expressed that India expects Saudi Arabia to ramp up investments in several sectors including technology, farm, and energy over the next few years

In a statement released by the White House, the president said he had no intentions of cancelling $110bn in military contracts with Saudi Arabia; looking at the competition in the market

Saudi Arabia -- which quickly dismissed the reported CIA findings -- has repeatedly changed its official narrative of the October 2 murder, first denying any knowledge of Khashoggi’s whereabouts and later saying he was killed after an argument

'We categorically deny the reporting referencing the crown prince in this matter (Jamal Khashoggi murder) or that he had any knowledge whatsoever of it,' a Saudi official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity