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As Entertainment Industry Develops, A ‘Great Opportunity’ for Cinema Business Awaits in Saudi Arabia
With Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to the United States that included meetings with several top entertainment industry executives in Silicon Valley, it is quite possible that entertainment options in Saudi Arabia could be dramatically greater in a decade. But what will that look like? The Vision 2030 document states that the Kingdom’s leaders “consider culture […]
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U.S. State Department Approves Potential $1.15b Sale of 130 Abrams Battle Tanks, 20 Armored Recovery Vehicles to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than 130 Abrams battle tanks, 20 armored recovery vehicles and other equipment, worth about $1.15 billion, to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for […]
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Gallup Poll on Saudi Attitudes About Economy, Prosperity Sees Hope after Oil, Divide Between Saudis and Expats
A recently released Gallup poll, conducted shortly after the announcement of Vision 2030, found that nearly half of adults (48%) rate their lives well enough to be considered “thriving,” up significantly from 35% a year earlier. Such a large shift in thriving rates in a single year “is rare in any country,” Gallup said. However, there is a sharp […]
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Saudi Presents Investigation into Coalition Bombings in Yemen
An investigative committee examining charges that the Saudi-led coalition fighting against Houthi rebels in Yemen has caused civilian casualties largely defended their actions, Reuters reports. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the coalition’s investigative committee is independent and composed of representatives from six countries, all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in addition to […]
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Reuters Poll: Non-Oil Business Activity Slows in Gulf as Governments Tighten Spending
A recently released Reuters poll of economists finds that non-oil business activity is slowing in the Gulf because of government austerity measures, causing some to revise their economic forecasts down for the region. In 2015, growth in the GCC “began to lose steam as governments reduced spending to limit big budget deficits caused by cheap oil,” […]
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Aramco Names Ibrahim Al Buainain as Chief Executive of Its Trading Arm
Saudi Aramco has named Ibrahim Al-Buainain as chief executive of its trading arm, the company said on Tuesday, as Al-Buainain’s star continues to rise within the ranks of the energy giant. Ibrahim Al-Buainain’s promotion to CEO of Saudi Aramco Trading takes effect this month. In November 2014, Aramco named Al Buainain as head of Saudi […]
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Flare Up on Saudi Border with Yemen as Saudi Shoots Down Missile
The Saudi-led military coalition said Sunday that it shot down a ballistic missile fired at the Kingdom from Yemen, according to reports. The missile targeting the southern city of Najran was intercepted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, a statement carried on the official Saudi Press Agency says. On the same day, Saudi-led airstrikes hit hideouts of the […]
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New Saudi Fund Created by Apicorp and Bahri Seeks to Create Biggest Tanker Fleet
A venture between Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (Apicorp) and National Shipping Co. of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) “will create the world’s largest fleet of oil tankers and support the kingdom’s plan to boost crude exports,” according to a report in Bloomberg, which cited comments from Dr. Khalid al-Falih. The venture will create a $1.5 billion fund […]
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‘Saudi Arabia is among our closest counterterrorism partners’ CIA Chief Brennan Says
Director of the CIA John Brennan said that Saudi Arabia is “among our closest counterterrorism partners” at an event at the Brookings Institution yesterday. Brennan pointed to the enemies that both the United States and Saudi Arabia share, including the Islamic State and al-Qaeda terrorists. “The Saudi government and leadership today has inherited a history whereby there […]
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Aging Population, Pension System May Pressure Saudi Fiscal Policy, S&P Says
Saudi Arabia’s population could put greater pressure on the Kingdom’s fiscal policy and increase government debt as it ages over the next three decades, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has warned. Saudi Arabia’s population is disproportionately young now, with over 70% of all Saudis under 30 years old. But even the smaller percentage of the population […]
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Saudi tourism efforts to get a boost with forum in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s capital is all set to host the second Saudi Tourism Forum as the country strives for 100 million tourists annually by 2030. The event, which will take place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on Jan. 22-24, aims to strengthen collaboration among all stakeholders within the Saudi tourism sector and enhance awareness regarding investment and development opportunities in the industry.
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Top 5 Business Sectors in Saudi Arabia in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s economy has reached a significant milestone, crossing the $1 trillion GDP mark for the first time in its 91-year history, ranking it as the 19th country globally to achieve this feat. The World Bank forecasts that Saudi Arabia’s GDP will grow by 4.1% in 2024, driven mainly by sectors other than oil. The Kingdom also leads venture capital fundraising in the MENA region, with Saudi startups raising $1.4 billion in 2023. This amount represents a 33% increase from the previous year, accounting for over half of the venture capital funding in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Russia Jumps Saudi to be China’s Biggest Oil Supplier in 2023
Russia shipped a record 107 million metric tons of crude oil to China last year, equivalent to 2.14 million barrels per day (bpd), data from Chinese customs showed
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Saudi Arabia beat nine-man Kyrgyzstan to move into Asian Cup knockouts
Saudi Arabia qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stage after they beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in a one-sided Asian Cup group game on Sunday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium where two Kyrgyz players were sent off for reckless fouls.The result moved Saudi Arabia to six points at the top of Group F while Thailand are two points behind in second after they drew 0-0 with Oman (one point) earlier on Sunday. Kyrgyzstan are bottom after losing both their games.
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Riyadh hosts star-studded Joy Awards 2024, honors Anthony Hopkins and Eva Longoria
The Joy Awards 2024, held in Riyadh, brought together a constellation of stars from the Arab world and beyond, in a night that celebrated achievements in entertainment and the arts.
The awards, now in their fourth year, are part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Quality of Life Program, aiming to establish the Kingdom as a premier cultural and touristic hub. -
New regulations to control quantities of special goods; beverages for foreign embassies in Saudi Arabia
In a step which aims to counter “improper exchange of special goods and alcoholic beverages received by the embassies of Non-Muslim countries inside Saudi Arabia”, Arab News has obtained information of a new regularity framework to be implemented — in accordance with the Vienna Convention On Diplomatic Relations 1961 — to curb the uncontrolled importing of these special goods and liquors within the diplomatic consignments.
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The Saudi Pro League gains steam: an update on the latest on Saudi Arabia’s football ambitions
An update on the Saudi Pro League and the latest news and developments for #football in Saudi Arabia heading into key portion of season. The 966 hosts discuss some developments with #PIF's investments into the sport and the planned upcoming match between #Ronaldo and #Messi in the Kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia on the road to cloud-powered digital transformation
In parallel, the government has been pouring resources into building the necessary infrastructure. A testament to this is the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s 2021 initiative, where an $18 billion investment was announced to establish a vast network of data centers across the Kingdom. This bold move has garnered global attention, drawing investments from tech giants, with Google Cloud Region inaugurating its Saudi-based operations in November 2023. The strategic positioning of the Kingdom is more than just establishing infrastructure; it is about setting global benchmarks for cloud operating models.
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Women in Saudi more career-focused than men: LinkedIn Report
The report reveals that 61 percent of Saudi women actively pursued career changes compared to 57 percent of men. Their motivations differ, too. While better pay remains a shared goal (39 perent for both genders), women prioritise work-life balance (34 percent) significantly more than men (30 percent). This suggests a focus on both professional success and fulfilling personal lives.
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Saudi Export-Import Bank signs MoU with US EXIM to boost trade
The Saudi Export-Import Bank has signed an MoU with the Export-Import Bank of the US, focusing on fostering comprehensive collaboration, strengthening economic ties, and advancing trade relations between the two countries. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 2024 Future Minerals Forum held in Riyadh, from Jan. 9 to 11. The MoU outlines a framework for cooperation, collaboration, and sharing of expertise and resources between the two entities. Through this agreement, Saudi EXIM and US EXIM seek to facilitate trade financing, support exports, and promote investment opportunities in key sectors. The MoU also promotes knowledge and information sharing, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices, ultimately enhancing the competitiveness and growth of businesses in both Saudi Arabia and the US.
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