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  • Investigating Consumer Awareness of Energy Efficiency in Saudi Arabia
     

    One of Saudi Arabia’s leading national challenges is soaring energy consumption. As one of the world’s largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia keeps domestic energy prices low through subsidies, and as a result the Kingdom is threatened by unrestrained domestic fuel consumption which has increased by more than 30% since 2000. A new research paper by Samar Khan, Hafez […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia Arrests 93 Suspected Members of Daesh, ‘Including at Least 65 Saudi Nationals’
     

    Saudi Arabia has arrested 93 people suspected of belonging to the Sunni Muslim militant group Islamic State, including at least 65 Saudi nationals, according to a Reuters report this morning citing the SPA. The round-up comes as Saudi Arabia intensifies its efforts to crack down against extremism both inside the Kingdom and externally in neighboring […]

     
  • King Salman Relieves Health Minister, Appoints Mohammed bin Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh to the Post
     

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has relieved Health Minister Ahmed al-Khatib of his post, according to the SPA, in the second removal of a minister this month in the social services sector. Saudi Arabia’s new Minister of Health, Mohammed bin Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, will serve on an acting basis, the SPA said. Minister Al-Sheikh replaces Ahmed bin Aqeel […]

     
  • U.S. Treasury, Saudi Arabia Take Joint Action Against Terror Finance
     

    U.S. and Saudi authorities have taken joint action against a group that financed terrorist activities, the U.S. Treasury said in a press release today in a move that a Treasury official said “reflects the strength of U.S. and Saudi cooperation on countering the financing of terrorism.” The U.S. Treasury and Saudi Arabia took steps to “disrupt the […]

     
  • #FocusKSA: 3 Experts Discuss Saudi Intervention in Yemen
     

    Saudi Arabia’s airstrikes against Houthi rebel positions in Yemen as part of Operation “Determination Storm” or “Decisive Storm” is the subject of the latest SUSTG and SUSRIS FocusKSA series of online video discussions. SUSRIS’ Patrick Ryan interviewed three experts for their analysis on the conflict: Dr. Theodore Karasik, Gulf-based regional specialist Prof. David Des Roches, […]

     
  • Video: Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al Jubeir Gives Interview to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer
     

    Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Adel al-Jubeir gave an interview to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer yesterday to talk Iran, Yemen, and even the plot by an Iranian agent to kill him at an upscale Washington, D.C. restaurant in 2011. The eloquent and soft-spoken al-Jubeir, who has served as Saudi ambassador to the United States since […]

     
  • Saudi MOH Says MERS Infections, Death Rates Slowing Down
     

    The rate of new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections and deaths have slowed down, the Ministry of Health announced on its website, as only two deaths and two new infections were reported during the past week, and six patients fully recovered from the virus and were discharged from hospitals, the Saudi Gazette reported.  Saudi […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia’s ‘New Desert Megacity’ KAEC 15% Complete
     

    The BBC’s Sylvia Smith checks in on development at the King Abdullah Economic City north of Jeddah, one of four “megacity” projects envisioned by King Abdullah to be developed in the coming years. At a cost of $100bn, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is currently only 15% completed. “Peppered with cranes, the city […]

     
  • U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Remains Closed for Third Consecutive Day
     

    The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was closed a third consecutive day today following the announcement made on Sunday that the Embassy would be closed because of security concerns on Monday and Tuesday, the Embassy said on its twitter account. The @USEmbassyRiyadh and both Consulates in #SaudiArabia have canceled consular services for tomorrow, March 18. — U.S. […]

     
  • Prince Turki al Faisal on Iran Negotiations: “Whatever Comes Out of These Talks, We Will Want the Same”
     

    In an interview with the BBC on Monday, HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal said that Saudi Arabia would seek the same rights that Iran has with respect to enrichment of nuclear fuel. “Iran is a disruptive player in various scenes in the Arab world, and so ending the fear of Iran developing weapons of mass destruction […]

     

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  • Riyadh Deputy Governor Receives Mexican Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received the Ambassador of Mexico to Saudi Arabia Anibal Gomez-Toledo today. Prince Mohammed welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his endeavors.

  • Saudi Arabia’s digital health market to be valued at $6.8b by 2030

    Saudi Arabia’s digital health market is projected to reach $6.8b by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%, said Research and Markets. The sector’s growth is influenced by the increasing integration of digital technologies into the country’s healthcare system, driven by government initiatives to boost infrastructure and patient care.

  • Saudi markets overflowing with 11 types of locally produced fruit

    Saudi Arabia’s markets are currently brimming with 11 varieties of fresh, locally grown fruits, thanks to the government’s campaign for self-sufficiency in food production, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The produce includes figs, dates, grapes, pomegranates, bananas, cantaloupes, watermelons, papayas, guavas, citrus fruits and apples, said the ministry in a report carried by the Saudi Press Agency recently.

  • Saudi inflation stable at 1.5% in July

    Saudi Arabia’s inflation remained unchanged month-on-month at 1.5% in July 2024, according to recent data by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

  • Foreign tourists spend over $37 billion in Saudi Arabia in 2023

    The ministry stated that spending by inbound tourists on shopping during the past year crossed SR25.5 billion, while spending on transportation and movement amounted to approximately SR21.5 billion. The report noted that spending on food and beverages reached SR19.4 billion, while spending on other purposes exceeded SR25.5 billion. The ministry report also showed that spending by incoming tourists on entertainment surpassed SR4 billion.

  • Saudi Arabia Opens Bidding for Six Football Clubs

    This sale is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader push to establish itself as a major global football hub, a goal supported by significant investments in top-tier talent, infrastructure, and media deals. In just the first month of the 2023/24 season, the Saudi Pro League reported a 650% increase in revenue, demonstrating the growing interest in the league both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the league has struck broadcasting deals with 38 networks across multiple countries, further boosting its global reach and visibility.

  • China added more solar power last year than America has, period

    Citing data from Bloomberg and the Chinese Department of Energy, Semafor says that China built out infrastructure capable of generating nearly 217 gigawatts of power last year, to make for a total capacity of more than 609 gigawatts. America’s solar capacity pales in comparison at a mere 175 gigawatts. (For perspective, a gigawatt is enough energy to power about 100 million LED light bulbs.)

  • Vehicle driver’s age should be 25 or above

    The regulatory requirements stipulate that the driver’s age should not be less than 25 years, in addition to obtaining a driver’s permit, a valid driving license, and a certificate to show that they do not have any criminal record. The requirements also include that the driver shall undergo an approved first aid course, passing the medical examination conducted by the authority, passing the professional competency test, and any test or training courses specified by the TGA.

  • Saudi Arabia leads GCC IPO momentum in Q2 2024

    PwC Middle East’s latest IPO+ Watch highlights  a total of 13 IPOs raised $2.6 bn in the region in Q2 2024, compared to the same number of IPOs in the corresponding period in 2023 that raised $1.8bn. Notable listings this quarter include Dr. Soliman Abdel Kader Fakeeh Hospital Company, which raised $763m on Tadawul, as well as Alef Education and Spinneys, two of the largest listings in the UAE.

  • UAE seeks solo trade agreements as intra-Gulf rivalry heats up

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Arab world’s second-largest economy, is increasingly pursuing independent bilateral trade agreements, bypassing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Saudi Arabia-led regional political and trade bloc.