India Names Diplomat Vipul as Next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a First for Non-Muslims Since 1948

India appointed Vipul, a senior diplomat, as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia, marking a historic first non-Muslim envoy since 1948. Currently serving in Qatar, he replaces Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan. His extensive Gulf experience is expected to strengthen expanding bilateral ties beyond oil into defense, investment, and regional security cooperation.