Analysis

SAUDI NATIONAL DAY

Saudi Embassy to Celebrate 88th Saudi National Day with Event at National Harbor

• SUSTG Team
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• 9. 20. 2018

On Sunday, September 23, the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington will host a celebratory event to mark the Kingdom's 88th national day at the National Harbor, the Embassy said on Twitter.

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  Tough Times for the Saudi Property Market, Study Shows

  SUSTG Team  |  9. 14. 2018

• Future Investment Initiative

  

  The Star-Studded Line-Up of Speakers for October’s Future Investment Initiative (FII)

  SUSTG Team  |  9. 7. 2018

  The Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) annual Future Investment Initiative conference has listed an impressive roster of confirmed speakers for the event, taking place on October 23-25 in Riyadh.

• Oil

  

  Report: Saudi Arabia Eyes Oil Port in Eastern Yemen near Oman

  SUSTG Team  |  8. 21. 2018

  Saudi Arabia is reportedly eying a new oil port to be built in Yemen’s southeast al-Mahra governorate, near Oman, where Saudi-led coalition troops are present, the energy-focused website oilprice.com reports.

• Events

  

  C3 U.S. – Arab Healthcare & Business Summit 2018 Set for Monday September 24th in New York City

  SUSTG Team  |  8. 15. 2018

  The C3 U.S. – Arab Healthcare & Business Summit 2018 will assemble business leaders, policy makers, educators and healthcare professionals from the Arab world and the United States to bolster and promote U.S. and Arab world initiatives that are focused on the most up-to-date healthcare topics includ

• U.S.-Saudi Relations

  

  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

  SUSTG Team  |  8. 14. 2018

  Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone to discuss several regional issues, according to a statement released by the State Department.

• U.S.-Saudi Relations

  

  Saudi Ambassador to the US Prince Khalid Bin Salman Visits CENTCOM in Florida

  SUSTG Team  |  8. 3. 2018

  Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Khalid bin Salman visited the US Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Tampa, Florida this week to meet with top U.S. military officials and Saudi officers stationed at the facility, Arab News reports.

• Economy

  

  Report: Saudi Delegation of Companies Led by Ministry of Economy and Planning Set to Visit New York

  SUSTG Team  |  7. 19. 2018

  The Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) will lead a delegation comprising of a "number of government and private-sector entities and representatives of charitable associations" to the United States to present a review of the country's progress on sustainable development.

• Ride-Sharing Apps

  

  Will Uber and Careem Merge?

  SUSTG Team  |  7. 5. 2018

  San Francisco-based Uber Technologies Inc. and Dubai-based Careem Networks FZ are in preliminary talks to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, according to reports, in a merger that would create one dominant presence in the market and avoid a potentially costly rivalry.

• Privatization

  

  Privatization and Vision 2030: Report Looks at Opportunities, Challenges for Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Plans

  SUSTG Team  |  6. 12. 2018

  A recently released Jadwa Investment report lays out in detail Saudi Arabia's ambitious privatization plans as part of its Vision 2030 economic and social reform program and identifies opportunities and challenges for decision-makers.