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  • Ahead of Obama’s Visit in April, Four U.S. Senators Visit Saudi Arabia
     

    HRH King Salman and other top Saudi leaders met in Riyadh with four visiting U.S. Senators ahead of a scheduled visit by U.S. President Barack Obama in April. The delegation included ranking Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Ben Cardin, D-M.D., and included Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado and […]

     
  • Amazing Flower Festivals Color Saudi Cities
     

    Flower festivals across Saudi Arabia are coloring the Kingdom as the spring season arrives. A festival in Riyadh put on display over 1.4 million flowers in a “carpet” pattern displaying the Saudi flag and other images using only flowers. Another festival in Yanbu similarly dazzles visitors with thousands of flowers of all colors. The Flower […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Abdullah Al-Saud Writes in Huffington Post
     

    Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki Al-Saud has written his first op-ed since his arrival in Washington. The post, “Confronting Extremism,” was published in the Huffington Post. “Extremism, especially violent extremism, is a scourge on the planet. Those who promote extremist ideologies or sponsor acts of violence in […]

     
  • Riyadh Metro’s New Trains will have Three Separate Classes of Cars
     

    The trains for Riyadh’s forthcoming metro project on lines 1 and 2 will have three separate classes of cars for citizens and expats, according to reports. The Siemens-built trains will have a first class for men with “gold-colored seats” that are wider than other sections. A second section will be for families, which in Saudi […]

     
  • Collapse in Oil Prices Hits Saudi S&P Credit Rating
     

    Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing nations saw a cut in credit ratings by Standard & Poor’s on Wednesday amid the collapse in crude oil prices, according to reports. According to Forbes, Saudi Arabia is now rated A-, “a two notch downgrade from S&P’s previous rating of A+, [and] is forecast to have a current account deficit […]

     
  • Will 2016 be a Big Year for the Middle East Solar Energy Market?
     

    Writing for Green Tech Media, Jason Deign, comments that the Middle East market for solar energy is anticipating a big year in 2016… maybe.  The Middle East Solar Outlook for 2016 produced by the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) forecasts that more than 4 gigawatts of solar power projects are planned across the region.   Deign takes a […]

     
  • Jadwa: Saudi Economy will Continue to Slow in 2016
     

    Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment recently released an updated analysis on Saudi Arabia’s economy, painting a gloomy picture of the Kingdom’s economic health in the face of low oil prices. The Saudi economy will continue to slow in 2016 as the private sector gradually adjusts to the new norm of fiscal deficits and lower spending announced by […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia ‘Ready to Participate in Any Ground Operations’ by Coalition in Syria
     

    Saudi Arabia has announced its readiness to send ground troops to Syria to help in the battle against ISIS, or Daesh, according to comments made by a Saudi defense official. “The kingdom is ready to participate in any ground operations that the coalition (against ISIS) may agree to carry out in Syria,” said military spokesman […]

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

    5 years ago – as the Arab Spring rocked the Middle East – the Saudi government launched its own version of “political” reform.  In September 2011 it began a series of policies aimed at reforming the country’s labor market and lowering the Kingdom’s chronically high unemployment rates. I have been following the fate of these […]

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

    Saudi Arabia and Turkey 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. The comments were made in a joint press conference by Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir and Turkish Premier Ahmet Davutoglu in Riyadh.  Saudi […]

     

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  • Tawakkalna tops government platforms in digital experience maturity index

     Tawakkalna app, affiliated with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), topped the government platforms in the Digital Experience Maturity Index for 2024 in Saudi Arabia, with a rate of 91.29%. This is among 39 digital platforms that were evaluated according to 4 main perspectives, under which 20 axes were included: measuring beneficiary satisfaction through the participation of more than 175,000 beneficiaries in evaluating their satisfaction with their digital experience and dealing with their complaints and evaluating the digital technologies and tools that enable these platforms.

  • Rare blue supermoon to light up Saudi Arabia’s skies

    The first supermoon of 2024 is set to light up the night skies of Saudi Arabia on Monday night, a rare event during which the moon is closer to Earth and thus appears larger and brighter than usual.

  • Saudi Arabia’s premier auction event brings together global falcon breeders to Riyadh

    The event, running through August 24th, features 35 breeding farms representing more than 16 countries. Its significance is underscored by impressive sales figures, including a record-breaking falcon sold for 1.75 million Saudi Riyals in 2021. The auction has generated more than 18 million Riyals in total sales since its launch.

  • Blinken warns Israel, Hamas of last chance to end Gaza war

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Monday that the latest push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal was probably the best and possibly last opportunity, urging Israel and Hamas towards an elusive agreement. However, with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas announcing a resumption of suicide bombing inside Israel after many years, and with Israeli airstrikes still pounding Gaza, there was little sign of conciliation.

  • Gaza Reduced to 42 Million Tonnes of Rubble. What Will It Take to Rebuild?

    Since then, more than 70% of Gaza’s housing, already depleted in previous conflicts, has been reported as damaged, along with schools, hospitals and businesses. Most of its 2.2 million people are displaced, crammed into a tiny slice of land along the Mediterranean coast, largely cut off from fresh water and food, as well as medicine and basic sanitation, aid agencies say.

  • Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid. One of the fastest and most exciting growth stories in world football

    In 2034, Saudi Arabia hopes to become the first single country to host a 48-team FIFA World Cup™. Almost two-thirds of Saudis who live in the Kingdom are under 30 years old. Football is one of the most powerful examples of the country's rapid transformation, with tens of thousands of young boys, girls, men and women taking up the sport.

  • Over 6 million students in Saudi Arabia return to school on Sunday

    More than 30,000 public, private, international, and foreign schools across the Kingdom have welcomed nearly 500,000 teachers in preparation for the new school year. The return to school coincides with the start of the second-round exams for students who did not pass certain subjects in the first round, as well as the distribution of new textbooks to students.

  • Lucid is “Outselling All Competitors” in Saudi Arabia, VP Says

    Since the beginning of the year, Lucid has delivered well over 1,000 vehicles there, received $2.5 billion in support from the country’s fund, and opened new showrooms and service centers to support the growth in the Middle East region. If for the first quarter of the year, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson said vehicle deliveries in Saudi Arabia surpassed 500 units, the figures for the second quarter were not disclosed in the recent earnings call held on August 5th.

  • Interior Ministry records nearly 20,000 violations in nationwide residency and labor law inspection campaign

    The Ministry of Interior conducted inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia from August 8 to August 14, focusing on compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws. The inspections resulted in the recording of 19,989 violations, including 12,608 related to residency, 4,519 to border security, and 2,862 to labor laws. During the campaign, authorities apprehended 913 individuals attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom illegally, with 32% of them identified as Yemenis, 65% as Ethiopians, and 3% from other nationalities.

  • Saudi Arabia Is Building A $23 Billion Park To Rival NYC’s Central Park – Video

    In a bold move to redefine urban spaces, Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious project to construct a $23 billion park designed to rival the iconic Central Park in New York City. This monumental endeavor, part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan, aims to transform the capital, Riyadh, into a global hub of culture, leisure, and innovation. The park, spanning over 13 square kilometers, will feature lush greenery, cutting-edge recreational facilities, and a host of cultural attractions, offering a blend of tradition and modernity. As the largest urban park in the world, this project is set to not only enhance the quality of life for residents but also attract millions of visitors worldwide.