Analysis

NITAQAT

Analysis: Taking Stock of ‘Nitaqat’ Labor Reforms, 5 Years On

• Nathan Field
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• 2. 3. 2016

While legitimate critiques can be made about some of the tactics – the Saudi government is producing results within the context of what is reasonably achievable.

• Saudi-Syria

  

  Saudi Arabia, Turkey Support Syrian Opposition at Geneva Talks but ‘Avoid Setting the Agenda’

  Lucien Zeigler  |  2. 1. 2016

  Saudi Arabia and Turkey on voiced their support of Syria's opposition members in Geneva for possible U.N.- sponsored peace talks with the Syrian regime, whether the opposition continued with the talks or not.

• U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit

  

  U.S., Saudi Business Leaders to Meet in Riyadh for U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit, GCF 2016

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 21. 2016

  U.S. and Saudi business leaders will convene in Riyadh this weekend and into next week for events aimed at promoting business opportunities and investment in Saudi Arabia and enhancing the bi-lateral commercial relationship with the United States.

• Saudi Fiscal Policy

  

  IMF Backs Saudi Cuts, Puts Saudi Growth Forecast at 1.2 Percent in 2016

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 20. 2016

  The “new reality” of lower crude prices means governments in the Gulf - and especially Saudi Arabia - are right to cut spending to reflect this new fiscal reality, the IMF said.

• Yemen

  

  Saudi-led Intervention in Yemen to Restore Hadi Continues into 10th Month with ‘Different Objectives’

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 19. 2016

  The Saudi-led intervention in Yemen continues into its 10th month of fighting with some gains but no decisive victory for the coalition seeking to restore power to the UN-recognized Hadi government and oust control of parts of the country from Houthi militia members.

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  Oil Dips Below $30 on Brent for the First Time Since 2004 as Iran, China Put Downward Pressure on Prices

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 14. 2016

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  With 49 New Arrests, Saudi Arabia Continues Clamp Down on Domestic Extremists

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 12. 2016

• Mohammed bin Salman

  

  Saudi Arabia’ Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Gives His First On-the-Record Interview

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 8. 2016

  The full interview is worth a close read to observers and businessmen looking to do business in Saudi Arabia. It gives an insight into the thinking of one of Saudi Arabia’s most powerful men.

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  Saudi Arabia’s 2016 Budget Features Prudent Fiscal Policy Decisions

  SUSTG Team  |  12. 29. 2015

• King Salman

  

  King Salman’s Speech to Shura: The Kingdom is Committed to Decreasing Dependence on Oil as a Main Source of Revenue

  SUSTG Team  |  12. 23. 2015

  Saudi Arabia’s King Salman said in a major speech today that Saudi Arabia will seek to diversify its sources of income and improve the efficiency of government spending as it strives to reduce its dependence on oil revenue, which has plunged since last year, Reuters reports.