Analysis

ISLAM AND SOCIETY

Saudi Society Debates Keeping Shops Open during Prayer Times ahead of Shoura Consideration

• SUSTG Team
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• 3. 4. 2019

A debate is raging on social media in Saudi Arabia about whether the Kingdom should continue to require by law the closing down of all shops, malls, restaurants, gas stations, and even hospitals during the call for adhan (Islamic prayer) and throughout prayer time, according to media reports

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  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing, Tours Great Wall

  SUSTG Team  |  2. 22. 2019

• Saudi Economy

  

  Jadwa Investment Forecasts ‘Continued Improvement in the Health and Direction of the Saudi Economy’

  SUSTG Team  |  2. 15. 2019

  In a research report on the year ahead for the Saudi economy, Jadwa Investment said 2019 will be "marked by a continued improvement in the health and direction of the Saudi economy."

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  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Visit Pakistan on Saturday, Announce $20b in Deals

  SUSTG Team  |  2. 13. 2019

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  Saudi Arabia Launches Office to Monitor State Spending, Corruption After Crackdown

  SUSTG Team  |  2. 5. 2019

• 'Direction' Program

  

  Private-Sector Program ‘Direction’ in Saudi Arabia Boosts Cross-Cultural Understanding, Dialogue

  SUSTG Team  |  2. 1. 2019

  A private-sector program in Saudi Arabia is seeking to enhance relations between the Kingdom and nations around the world through delegations of Saudi youths in order to spread "a culture of moderation and respect for others" in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

• Investment

  

  Saudi Arabia Doubles Down on Industrial Development Program; Seeking over $400 Billion in Investment

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 28. 2019

  Saudi Arabia is seeking to attract 1.6 trillion riyals (nearly $429 billion) in private sector investment over the next 10 years for an infrastructure and industrial program, according to an announcement over the weekend and at an investment conference in Riyadh today.

• U.S.-Saudi Relations

  

  Fahad Nazer Named New Saudi Embassy Spokesperson in Washington

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 24. 2019

  The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington has appointed Fahad Nazer as official spokesperson, according to a press release and announcement made public yesterday.

• U.S.-Saudi Relations

  

  Secretary of State Pompeo Meets Top Saudi Leadership in Riyadh

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 14. 2019

  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Monday, discussion topics ranging from the conflicts in Syria and Yemen, threats from Iran and the Saudi response to the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

• Oil

  

  Production Cuts Begin with Big Drop in Crude Oil Supply; Prices Rise

  SUSTG Team  |  1. 3. 2019

  Oil output from OPEC countries fell 530,000 barrels a day to 32.6 million a day last month, Bloomberg reports, in what amounts to the sharpest pullback since January 2017.