India in Saudi Arabia (Embassy of India, Riyadh)

Over the past 12 years, India has made significant strides in modernisation- boosting homegrown innovation, enhancing operational capabilities, and strengthening preparedness across land, air, and sea.

Here’s a look at some of the milestones that have shaped this transformation. 🇮🇳✨

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✈️ The scheme is transforming
air connectivity across India.

✅ Operational airports increased from 74 to 164
✅ 663 UDAN routes operational
✅ 95 airports, heliports, and water aerodromes connected

By making air travel affordable and accessible, UDAN has strengthened last-mile connectivity and helped emerge as the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market.

Over the last 12 years, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in , , and . From highways and railways to airports and digital networks, every milestone is creating new opportunities and strengthening the path toward a developed India.

Take a look at some of the achievements driving this journey forward.

Ambassador Dr. Suhel Khan called on H.E. Dr. Saud Al Sati, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs وزارة الخارجية 🇸🇦 today.

They reviewed progress on various bilateral matters, including under the Strategic Partnership Council, and discussed the regional issues of mutual interests.

Get ready to join the celebrations in Riyadh!

Embassy of India is celebrating , under the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing, as per details below:

🗓️ Saturday, 20 June 2026
⏰ 8:00-10:00 AM
📍 Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Olympic Complex, Riyadh

Register now at ems.eoiriyadh.gov.in and be part of this grand celebration!

Attendance is subject to registration & confirmation.

Ambassador met with Mr. Akhilesh Jain, Founder & Senior Executive Officer, Advantage Reinsurance Management. They discussed business opportunities in Saudi Arabia in insurance and reinsurance sectors.

As part of celebrations in Saudi Arabia, the Indian community association SATA organised a Yoga session in Riyadh.

Yoga enthusiasts participated with energy and positivity, celebrating wellness, unity, and the timeless spirit of yoga.

As Ambassador Dr. Suhel Khan nears the completion of his term in Saudi Arabia, he spoke to Arab News about the remarkable growth of the India–Saudi partnership. Reflecting on the vision of the two countries' leadership, he highlighted the expanding strategic relationship, growing people-to-people ties, and sustained engagement across a wide range of sectors. He also discussed the close coordination between India and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional conflicts and challenges.

Ambassador Khan emphasized that the bilateral relationship holds immense potential, guided by the shared principles of peace, progress, and prosperity, which continue to shape cooperation between the two nations.

Frankly Speaking: Where does the Saudi-India relationship go next? RIYADH: As the US-Israeli war with Iran reverberates across the Middle East and the world, few countries have had more at stake than India. Heavily dependent on regional energy supplies, increasingly invested in maritime trade routes, and with millions of citizens living in the Gulf states, New Delh...

Strengthening India-Saudi commercial ties!

DCM Mr. Abu George, together with First Secretary Mr. Vipul Bawa, met Mr. Hamad M. Al-Khalid, First Vice Chairman of Asharqiya Chamber غرفة الشرقية in Dammam.

They discussed enhancing India–Saudi Arabia economic engagement through greater exchanges of trade delegations and closer collaboration in identifying sector-specific opportunities for businesses in both countries, particularly in the Eastern Province. 🇮🇳🇸🇦