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HRH Saudi King Abdullah Donates $104M for Syria Food Aid following World Food Program Shortfall
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz contributed $104 million to the World Food Program (WFP) to help meet an urgent need for funding to continue food distribution to millions of refugees sheltering in countries neighboring Syria, in Ethiopia and in Kenya, the Embassy said in a press release. “The contribution […]
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Investing in Middle East Healthcare for both Financial and Social Returns
It is no secret that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments are spending billions of dinars, riyals and dirhams on upgrading their healthcare infrastructure. Local and regional newspapers are filled with stories on newer, bigger and flashier hospital projects. Saudi Arabia’s 2013-2014 budget includes funds for 19 new hospitals in addition to the 102 hospitals currently […]
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Data Compiled by Bloomberg Finds Saudi Oil Sales to U.S. Imperiled by American Shale Boom
Dan Murtaugh and Lynn Doan of Bloomberg report that after years of keeping the price of crude sold to the U.S. low enough to maintain market share, the Kingdom “is losing ground as the shale boom leaves U.S. refiners with ample supplies of inexpensive domestic oil.” Oil imports to the United States have fallen as […]
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Brookings’ Gold: Interactive Data on Foreign Students In U.S. Higher Education
The Brookings Institution has just published a superb report, The Geography of Foreign Students in U.S. Higher Education: Origins and Destinations, which mines foreign student data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to create an extraordinarily informative overview of the foreign student population in the United States. The report covers the period from 2001-2012 when […]
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Jamal Khashoggi Addresses the Deteriorating Security Situation in Iraq and Why ISIS is a Threat to Saudi Arabia and the United States [VIDEO]
As the security situation in Iraq deteriorates and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) continues to battle the security forces of the Maliki government in Iraq, SUSTG and SUSRIS hosted a special edition of FocusKSAwith experts to discuss the implications of these developments for Saudi Arabia and the U.S.-Saudi relationship. Joining the panel […]
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PHOTOS: The Private Sector in the Middle East Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Organized by the IMF and the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce the Private Sector in the Middle East Conferenceon December 3rd, 2013, brought together noted speakers from the public and private sectors to discuss ways to develop the private sector in the Saudi Arabia and the region. Discussing the event in SUSRIS, Eng. Omar Bahlaiwa, […]
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Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah Named as Successor
Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah was named as Kuwait’s new emir on Saturday after the death of his brother Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, aged 86.
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PepsiCo Middle East CEO Aamer Sheikh joins The 966, plus a full update on Saudi football, King Saud University’s overhaul and more…
Episode 96! The 966 speaks with PepsiCo Middle East CEO Aamer Sheikh for a conversation about the company’s strategy to plug into Vision 2030’s opportunities and continue to stay on top as the number one food and beverage brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mr. Sheikh, who is Pakistani-American and grew up in the […]
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Saudi Arabia Leads MENA in VC Funding So Far in 2023, MAGNiTT Report Says
Saudi Arabia was the MENA leader in VC funding in the first half of 2023, a report by the research and analysis firm MAGNiTT said in its recently-released report.
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WHO Praises Saudi Arabia for Successful Hajj in 2023
The World Health Organization has praised Saudi Arabia for its approach to health during Hajj season, which saw no major incidents or outbreaks of disease detected during this year’s pilgrimage.
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Is China Deliberately Trying To De-Rail The Russia/Saudi Oil Deal?
China, the world’s largest oil consumer, has been increasing oil imports and feasting on the low crude oil prices. Could Russia and Saudi Arabia’s plan to stabilize crude oil prices cut into China’s oil hoarding plans?
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Gary Johnson’s Important Question: What Is Aleppo?
If Assad, along with his Russian and Iranian allies, were to emerge victorious in Aleppo, it would have consequences beyond Syria, Tabler added: “It would be a tremendous loss for the U.S. and its traditional allies: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan.
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Syria and Iraq: What Comes After Mosul and Raqqa?
The Obama Administration may be able to use pyrrhic victories in Mosul and Raqqa as a cover, but its legacy will be one of never having shown it faced its problems honestly, found the least bad options available, or really had a strategy that looked beyond ISIS.
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Why is Eid al-Adha 2016 not on September 11?
In Saudi Arabia, The Ministry of Civil Service announced a 12-day holiday break, which will include the days of the Hajj pilgrimage.
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In Yemen’s war, could surge in violence rekindle diplomacy?
Rising civilian casualties have stirred efforts in the UN and the US Congress to address Yemen's 'forgotten war.' But the path to real progress still lies with the parties to the conflict.
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Why is Iran trying to assassinate Saudi ambassadors?
A few days ago, plots to assassinate Saudi ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awad Assiri and Saudi ambassador to Iraq Thamer al-Sabhan were revealed. Iraq’s government went as far as being alert when it asked Sabhan to leave the country. Such behavior reflects the extent of Iranian incursion in the Iraqi system.
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Commentary: Can Saudi Arabia Escape the Trap of Endless War in Yemen?
When the Saudis began the bombing campaign more than a year ago, their stated objective was the restoration to power in Sanaa of what they called the “legitimate government” of ousted president Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi
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Can Israel and the Arab States Be Friends?
The Israelis and the Saudis have reasons to work together. They share antipathy toward Iran, the leading Shiite-majority country. Both are worried about regional instability. Both are upset with the United States over the Iranian nuclear deal and other policies, including those dealing with Syria. For some time, Israeli and Saudi officials have been cooperating covertly on security and intelligence matters.
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Can Cartoons Save Pakistan’s Children From Jihad?
More than 47,000 Pakistanis have been killed in the past decade alone due to terrorism-related violence.
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Algeria’s massive mosque project: Alternative to extremism, or threat to secular values?
The central prayer hall will be able to accommodate 120,000 worshippers. The minaret will be 265 meters tall, and a library with one million books will adjoin the complex. Construction is expected to be completed next year.
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