Analysis

U.S.-SAUDI RELATIONS

‘New Launching-Off Point’ for U.S.-Saudi Ties: U.S. Imposes Sanctions, Visa Bans on Saudis for Khashoggi Killing, but Crown Prince Not Sanctioned

• SUSTG Team
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• 3. 1. 2021

A senior Biden administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity to Reuters, said the approach aims to create a new launching-off point for ties with the kingdom without breaking a core relationship in the Middle East, and amounted to a "recalibration, not a rupture."

• Oil

  

  After Steady Rise in Oil Prices, Saudi Arabia Plans Production Increase – Report

  SUSTG Team  |  2. 17. 2021

  Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil producer, plans to increase oil output in the coming months as a nearly year-long recovery in oil prices is giving the Kingdom confidence that the market has improved enough to reverse a recent big production cut, the Wall Street Journal reports.

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  World #1 Dustin Johnson Handily Wins the Saudi Arabia’s Third Saudi International Golf Tournament at Royal Greens

  SUSTG Team  |  2. 8. 2021

• Saudi-Qatar

  

  As Thaw Continues, Broadcasts by Qatar-based beIN Sports TV Channel Appear on Saudi TVs, Witnesses Say

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 19. 2021

  Qatar-based TV channel beIN Sports was broadcast in Saudi Arabia on Monday after the two countries reconciled this month, ending a rift of more than three years, according to Reuters.

• Energy

  

  Oil Set for Weekly Gain, Hits 11-Month High on Announced Saudi Oil Cuts

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 8. 2021

  Oil prices hit 11-month highs and were on track for a weekly gain on Friday, boosted by Saudi Arabia’s pledge to cut output announced this week.

• Coronavirus

  

  Declaring Victory over Coronavirus, Saudi Authorities Announce Launch of Covid-19 Vaccination Program

  SUSTG Team  |  12. 15. 2020

  Declaring victory over the coronavirus, Saudi Arabia announced the launch of its Covid-19 vaccination program, a week after approving Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s vaccine for its citizens.

• Diplomacy

  

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

  SUSTG Team  |  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.