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Interview: Bechtel’s Millennial Saudi Country Manager Abdulrahman Al-Ghabban Discusses Company’s Activities and Ambitions in Vision 2030 Era

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The first Saudi national to serve as Bechtel's country head gives an exclusive interview with SUSTG ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's visit to the U.S. and talks NEOM, the Riyadh Metro, the NPMO, mining, and what it means to be a young Saudi working toward Vision 2030's success.

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Yemen Civil War

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Women in Sports

Pulling no punches: Saudi woman boxer breaks exercise taboo

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Saudi Workforce

Saudi job market to shrink in 2018

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Labor

Saudi Arabia to Open Foreign Investment to Recruitment Agencies

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and the Ministry of Labor and Social Development decided to open the door of foreign investment for recruitment...

 

Women

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The two-day forum entitled “Lets talk about tomorrow” aims to promote positive change, facilitate discussions and foster cross-sector partnerships....

 

Currency

Saudis Narrow Rate Gap With Libor to Boost Riyal’s Appeal

The kingdom’s monetary authority, known as SAMA, unexpectedly raised both its repurchase and reverse repurchase rates on Thursday in a move that may have anticipated...

 

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