In Alwaleed's first interview with a local Saudi paper in 8 years, the billionaire discusses his path to business successes, how he spends his time, and national/regional issues of concern.
A recently released study by Oxford Economics and SAP finds that employers in Saudi Arabia "will need to tailor their approach to talent management for catering to the fast-changing technology landscape," the Saudi Gazette reports.
The 2015 Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) Graduation Ceremony and Career Fair dates are set for Friday, May 22, 2015, to Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Gaylord Hotel National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.
The Saudi stock rebound was echoed around the region as markets in other Gulf countries rallied Wednesday in response to comments made by Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister.
Sheikh Ahmad al-Ghamidi has stoked debate in Saudi society, and piqued interest in foreign observers of the Kingdom and advocates of women's rights, by appearing on Saudi television with his wife to reiterate the acceptability of unveiled women in the eyes of Islam, according to media reports.
In the firm's recently released weekly report, investment firm Ashmore points to a potential "silver lining" in the drop in oil's price for Saudi fiscal policy: "meaningful fiscal discipline."
Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy visited Saudi Arabia this weekend and held talks with Crown Prince Salman, Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin in Riyadh.
Jadwa Investment's latest Chartbook monthly economic report said the Saudi economy showed signs of cooling with the non-oil PMI dipping lower following a 39-month peak in the previous month.
With an ongoing joint military operation against the Islamic State (IS) and American trainers now on the ground in Saudi Arabia, the choice for Hagel's replacement will be significant for U.S.-Saudi relations.
