SUSTG.com / Research
Discover stories, topics, and more about Saudi Arebia faster.
We can't find results matching your search.
Adjust your search and try again or browse topics and stories below.
Recent stories from sustg
-
Gallup Poll on Saudi Attitudes About Economy, Prosperity Sees Hope after Oil, Divide Between Saudis and Expats
A recently released Gallup poll, conducted shortly after the announcement of Vision 2030, found that nearly half of adults (48%) rate their lives well enough to be considered “thriving,” up significantly from 35% a year earlier. Such a large shift in thriving rates in a single year “is rare in any country,” Gallup said. However, there is a sharp […]
-
Saudi Presents Investigation into Coalition Bombings in Yemen
An investigative committee examining charges that the Saudi-led coalition fighting against Houthi rebels in Yemen has caused civilian casualties largely defended their actions, Reuters reports. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the coalition’s investigative committee is independent and composed of representatives from six countries, all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in addition to […]
-
Reuters Poll: Non-Oil Business Activity Slows in Gulf as Governments Tighten Spending
A recently released Reuters poll of economists finds that non-oil business activity is slowing in the Gulf because of government austerity measures, causing some to revise their economic forecasts down for the region. In 2015, growth in the GCC “began to lose steam as governments reduced spending to limit big budget deficits caused by cheap oil,” […]
-
Aramco Names Ibrahim Al Buainain as Chief Executive of Its Trading Arm
Saudi Aramco has named Ibrahim Al-Buainain as chief executive of its trading arm, the company said on Tuesday, as Al-Buainain’s star continues to rise within the ranks of the energy giant. Ibrahim Al-Buainain’s promotion to CEO of Saudi Aramco Trading takes effect this month. In November 2014, Aramco named Al Buainain as head of Saudi […]
-
Flare Up on Saudi Border with Yemen as Saudi Shoots Down Missile
The Saudi-led military coalition said Sunday that it shot down a ballistic missile fired at the Kingdom from Yemen, according to reports. The missile targeting the southern city of Najran was intercepted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, a statement carried on the official Saudi Press Agency says. On the same day, Saudi-led airstrikes hit hideouts of the […]
-
New Saudi Fund Created by Apicorp and Bahri Seeks to Create Biggest Tanker Fleet
A venture between Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (Apicorp) and National Shipping Co. of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) “will create the world’s largest fleet of oil tankers and support the kingdom’s plan to boost crude exports,” according to a report in Bloomberg, which cited comments from Dr. Khalid al-Falih. The venture will create a $1.5 billion fund […]
-
‘Saudi Arabia is among our closest counterterrorism partners’ CIA Chief Brennan Says
Director of the CIA John Brennan said that Saudi Arabia is “among our closest counterterrorism partners” at an event at the Brookings Institution yesterday. Brennan pointed to the enemies that both the United States and Saudi Arabia share, including the Islamic State and al-Qaeda terrorists. “The Saudi government and leadership today has inherited a history whereby there […]
-
Aging Population, Pension System May Pressure Saudi Fiscal Policy, S&P Says
Saudi Arabia’s population could put greater pressure on the Kingdom’s fiscal policy and increase government debt as it ages over the next three decades, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has warned. Saudi Arabia’s population is disproportionately young now, with over 70% of all Saudis under 30 years old. But even the smaller percentage of the population […]
-
Millions Worldwide Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, End of the holy month of Ramadan
Millions of Muslims worldwide celebrated the festival at the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday as the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival began. Eid al-Fitr festival traditionally means family gatherings and the exchange of gifts and a feast after a month of fasting from dawn until dusk. Despite two deadly terrorist attacks in […]
-
‘Very Good News’ for Saudi Real Estate as Kingdom Gets Boost in Transparency Ranking, Citing Chambers of Commerce
JLL and LaSalle Investment Management’s 2016 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) has increased Saudi Arabia’s standing to “Semi-Transparent” after recent efforts by the Chambers of Commerce in Saudi Arabia. “The formation of real estate committees in the Chambers of Commerce has highlighted the issue of low transparency in the market and encouraged more action […]
- 10 of 3013 results<< 1 … 189 190 191 192 193 … 302 >>
MUST-READS
-
Saudi Arabia Ecommerce Market Databook 2024 – The Registration of e-Commerce Firms has Grown at a Rapid Rate in 2023 and is Continuing in 2024
The E-commerce market in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow by 10.21% on annual basis to reach US$20.7 billion in 2024, growing steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 8.53% during 2024-2028. The E-commerce Gross Merchandise Value in Saudi Arabia will increase from US$18.8 billion in 2023 to reach US$28.7 billion by 2028.
-
Business boom builds Qatar-Saudi entente as Gulf rift fades
Prince Mohammed's visit to the tiny neighbouring Gulf state in 2021 not only helped bury a bitter political grudge that had rumbled on for three years, it also ignited a rise in Qatar-Saudi business ties that has gathered pace ever since.His SUV tour of the Qatari capital took in a new 10-lane expressway, a futuristic metro and a 90,000-seat World Cup stadium radiant in gold-coloured cladding - exactly the kind of mega projects the Saudi prince is in a hurry to build back home.
-
Mysterious New Snake Species Discovered in Saudi Arabia
Researchers have identified a new snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Named Rhynchocalamus hejazicus, this small snake is notable for its black collar and reddish coloration, which sets it apart from its closest relatives. Additionally, a uniformly black variant of the species, known as the ‘melanistic morphotype,’ has been discovered. Rhynchocalamus hejazicus is prevalent throughout a large area, bridging the distribution gap between the Levant and the coastal regions of Yemen and Oman for the Rhynchocalamus genus.
-
Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle 240kg of qat
Saudi Arabia’s Border Guard has foiled an attempt to smuggle 240 kg of qat into the country. Officers in Asir’s Al-Raboah district arrested several suspects, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The government has urged the public to report suspected smuggling operations or customs violations on the confidential numbers 1910 and 00 966 114208417, or via email at 1910@zatca.gov.sa.
- Opinion: The paradox ahead for Gaza: A postwar where war goes on
-
Saudi equities weight on MSCI likely to climb to 4.5%: SNB Capital
SNB Capital said the weight of Saudi equities on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index will likely rise from 4.4% to 4.5%, following the secondary offering of Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco), given the uptick of the latter’s weight on MSCI Saudi Index from 7% to 9%. This change is expected to lead to negative flows ranging between SAR 3-3.8 billion from Aramco's shares, reflecting coverage of 9-10 days based on the average daily value for three months, said the brokerage.
-
Saudi Arabia seeks firms for Rub Al-Khali power plant
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax & Customs Authority (Zatca), in collaboration with the National Centre for Privatistion & PPP (NCP), has invited companies to prequalify for a contract to develop a hybrid power plant at the Empty Quarter (Rub Al-Khali) land port. The project aims to reduce the use of diesel fuel by using renewable energy, and to ensure long-term power supply at the Empty Quarter land port.
-
Zelensky discusses peace summit on Saudi visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, said he discussed preparations for a peace summit this weekend with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Zelensky landed in the Red Sea city of Jeddah for his latest trip to the Gulf kingdom, which has sought to stay neutral in Ukraine's war with Russia. In a post on social media, he said he held an "energetic meeting" with the Saudi de facto ruler.
-
U.S. Open could open pathways for LIV Golf players: ‘We are serious about that’
We're two years into the ongoing split in men's professional golf. Passions have cooled, sabers have been laid down, and everyone involved seems a lot more agreeable now than they were in the volatile days of 2022. As a result, golf's powers-that-be are taking a more open approach to LIV Golf players, and that could mean opening more doors for the best players on the breakaway tour.
-
Time for haggling to stop, Blinken says of Hamas’ response
After studying it overnight and consulting with the Qataris and Egyptians, American officials expressed some exasperation with Hamas’ response to a three-phase ceasefire proposal sent to it late last month, and that was endorsed earlier this week by a United Nations Security Council resolution.
- 10 of 60163 results<< 1 … 190 191 192 … 6,017 >>