Analysis

DIPLOMACY

Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal Offers Harsh Criticism of Israel at the Manama Dialogue Summit

• SUSTG Team
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• 12. 7. 2020

Saudi Arabia's Prince Turki al-Faisal harshly criticized Israel on Sunday at the Manama Dialogue summit that was remotely attended by Israel's foreign minister, demonstrating the chasm that still exists between the two nations.

• PIF

  

  Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Eyes Pivot to Domestic Investments in 2021 and Beyond

  SUSTG Team  |  11. 17. 2020

  After investing billions in equities in the United States and elsewhere overseas, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is turning its focus to domestic investments in the Kingdom in 2021 and beyond, Bloomberg reports, citing comments from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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  Inaugural Saudi Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament Ends in Thrilling Playoff Win for Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen

  SUSTG Team  |  11. 16. 2020

• Governance

  

  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Releases Rare Statement on Economic Reforms, Security

  SUSTG Team  |  11. 13. 2020

  Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman released a rare statement on the ongoing economic reforms in Saudi Arabia and took a firm stance against any threats to the Kingdom, as Saudi Arabia battles dual crises in the Coronavirus and lower oil revenue.

• U.S.-Saudi Relations

  

  Saudi King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Congratulate President-Elect Biden, Harris on Election Win

  SUSTG Team  |  11. 9. 2020

  Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning the presidential election, the Saudi Press Agency said.

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  Saudi Arabia Plans $2 billion Boost for Space Program by 2030

  SUSTG Team  |  10. 28. 2020

• Foreign Policy

  

  In Washington, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Regional, Global Issues

  SUSTG Team  |  10. 16. 2020

  Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a virtual appearance yesterday with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and discussed a range of regional and global issues following the inaugural U.S-Saudi Strategic Dialogue meetings with Pompeo.

• Economy

  

  Inflation, Unemployment Tick Up as Kingdom Seeks Path to Recovery for Economy – Report

  SUSTG Team  |  10. 1. 2020

  Saudi Arabia saw an increase in unemployment and an uptick in inflation in recent months as the Kingdom seeks a pathway toward economic recovery following a period of low oil prices and the global Coronavirus pandemic, according to the most recent chartbook from Jadwa Investment.

• Coronavirus

  

  Saudi Government Lifts Suspension of Entry and Exit into Saudi Arabia for Residents, Visa Holders

  SUSTG Team  |  9. 18. 2020

  The Government of Saudi Arabia announced changes effective September 15 that allow holders of current residence permits (known as "iqamas") with a valid entry/exit visa as well as holders of a valid business or visit visa to enter (including exit and re-enter) Saudi Arabia.

• Culture

  

  New Digital Art Museum, with ‘Crowdpleasing Immersive Experiences’, to Launch in Jeddah in 2023

  SUSTG Team  |  9. 15. 2020

  Tokyo-based multimedia collective group teamLab has signed a partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture to provide immersive experiences for a new digital art museum in Jeddah, according to reports, the latest investment by the Saudi government into Saudi culture.