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Five trends that will shape the Arab World’s online industry in 2015
2014 was a milestone year for online businesses in the Arab world. It was the year in which Arab online users spent more time behind their smartphone and computer screens than their televisions, online classified’s popularity soared over that of print classifieds, and several industries such as transportation, automotive, and food & beverage were disrupted […]
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The fundamentals of the oil price slide: where’s the bottom and is Saudi Arabia still a swing producer?
With a precipitous slide in the price of oil to less than half its July 2014 highs, markets around the world are watching Saudi Arabia closely as they try to figure out where the bottom might be for oil prices. But given its low extraction costs, significant capital investment in production infrastructure and large capital reserves, […]
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Saudi Arabia’s 2015 Budget: A Message of Confidence and Focus on Human Capital – John Sfakianakis
Saudi Arabia’s 2015 budget has captured attention as a counter-cyclical fiscal policy to spend heavily despite a projected deficit on the back of falling oil prices. SUSTG’s President Richard Wilson sat down with Dr. John Sfakianakis, Regional Director for the GCC at Ashmore Group, for a wide-ranging interview to discuss issues affecting the Saudi economy. The discussion […]
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John Sfakianakis on the Saudi Economy and 2015 Budget, Oil Prices, and the Opening of the Saudi Stock Market
SUSTG’s President Richard Wilson sits down with Dr. John Sfakianakis of Ashmore Group to discuss a range of key economic an political topics for Saudi Arabia. This discussion is part of SUSTG.com and SUSRIS.com’s FocusKSA series of online interviews with a wide variety of experts and analysts whose commentary provides insight on issues of importance to […]
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Ras Tanura Clean Fuels Project in Saudi Arabia Suspended Due to Low Oil Price
Saudi Arabia’s $2 billion Ras Tanura clean fuels project has been suspended by Saudi Aramco following a steep drop in oil’s price since July 2014, Reem Shamseddine of Reuters reports. The Ras Tanura clean fuels project was due to be a part of a second phase of upgrades to Aramco’s refineries, but may resume in a […]
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Saudi Arabia’s 2015 Fiscal Budget Expands Spending, Projects $39b Deficit to be Covered by Reserves – Jadwa Investment
Saudi Arabia’s 2015 fiscal spending plans amount to “another expansionary budget with spending maintained at a very high level which will play a vital role in supporting the economy,” according to Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment. The firm notes that for the first time since 2011, a fiscal deficit is projected, based on revenues of SR715 billion and expenditures […]
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Ahead of Budget Announcement, Inflation in Saudi Arabia Hits 7-Year Low
Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s budget announcement, which is expected for the end of the week after a special meeting, inflation in Saudi Arabia is approaching its lowest levels since April 2007, Asharq Alawsat reports. The 7-year low is expected to be official when Saudi Arabia’s Central Department of Statistics and Information releases official data before […]
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Saudi Arabia’s 2015 Budget Expectations – SUSRIS
Writing in SUSRIS, Patrick Ryan provides an overview of the expectations for Saudi Arabia’s upcoming announcement of its fiscal plans for 2015. Although the price of oil has been high in recent years, “this year is different,” Ryan writes: “The 2015 budget, expected to be released on Monday, is anticipated to roll back spending to about SR800 […]
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Saudi Stock Market Posts Biggest Daily Loss in 6 Years as Oil Dips Below $60
Saudi Arabia’s Stock Market posted the biggest loss in 6 years as the bourse reacted to further declines in the price of oil, according to reports. The TASI fell 7.3 percent to 7,330 points, its lowest level since June 2013. Dozens of stocks fell by their daily 10 percent limits, indicating further potential weakness, Arab News […]
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John Kerry’s Remarks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner
In an energetic and wide-ranging speech delivered to guests attending the Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner on Monday night at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of State John Kerry praised the work of the Center and the development of business relationships between the United States and the Middle East region. Secretary Kerry shared […]
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar explore judicial cooperation
Al-Samaani highlighted the legal and judicial progress that Saudi Arabia has witnessed under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He emphasized that the progress made in the legislative and digital domains improved the efficiency and quality of judicial services.
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Aquaculture in Saudi Arabia: From vision to infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s aquaculture sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with production increasing by 400% between 2015 and 2022. This rapid expansion can be attributed, in part, to a concerted effort from public and private stakeholders to bolster food security in the region, improve economic diversification, and reduce overreliance on food imports.
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Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games
The decision to host the Olympics Esports Games in Saudi Arabia also comes at the perfect time as the country is currently holding the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. This event serves as proof of the Kingdom’s dedication to esports, drawing participants and enthusiasts from around the globe, and its ability to host large-scale events.
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Saudi Arabia’s Economic Strategy is a Double-Edged Sword for OPEC Stability
Since the announcement of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has faced substantial fiscal challenges. With oil prices no longer at their 2022 highs, the kingdom's reliance on petrodollars is more precarious. The IMF estimates that Saudi Arabia's fiscal breakeven oil price is near $100 per barrel, but current market prices fall short, complicating the funding of its large-scale diversification projects.
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Saudi Arabia pulling back on construction spending
Even though these changes will impact local and international business, Saudi Arabia will continue to be big spenders on construction. The kingdom still has $50 billion in capital expenditures to support the projects for 2024, Bloomberg reported. The Sovereign Wealth Fund reportedly has $70 billion in capital a year from 2025.
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Breakthrough pension reform in Saudi Arabia – A model for the MENA region
Saudi Arabia took a big leap forward in transforming its pension system with the recent announcement of comprehensive reforms, designed with support from the World Bank, aimed at enhancing income protection during old-age, but also promoting gender equality
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Early medieval inscription discovered in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission announced the discovery, which was made at the village of Alqan in the northwestern part of the kingdom. Its historical significance lies in confirming the continued use of the Thamudic script in the 5th century AD, and offers new insights into the evolution of Arabic letter forms in the pre-Islamic era.
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U.S. Oil Production Develops Massive Lead Over Russia And Saudi Arabia
For the first time, global oil consumption surpassed 100 million barrels per day in 2023. The demand for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene has returned to or exceeded pre-2019 levels, although there are variations across different regions. Global gasoline consumption slightly exceeded its pre-COVID level at 25 million barrels per day, while kerosene, despite showing strong growth of 17.5% in 2023, has not yet returned to its peak levels from 2019.
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Foreign Minister Prince Faisal emphasizes significant progress in Saudi-Turkish relations
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasized significant progress in Saudi-Turkish relations across political, economic, and security domains. During his official visit to the Republic of Türkiye, Prince Faisal announced the signing of a protocol to amend the minutes establishing the Coordination Council, with plans for the second coordination meeting in Riyadh soon. This reflects the leadership's commitment to advancing relations in all areas of mutual interest, he said.
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Senior senators warn Israel-Saudi normalisation is slipping away from US
“It’s clear at this stage that none of this is going to work through Congress before the November elections,” Elizabeth Dent, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, told MEE, referring to the Biden administration’s prospective agreements with Riyadh. Coons said that those watching for a deal would need to see a “prompt announcement” of one from the Biden administration in the coming days. It would also require Congress to come back into session during the summer.
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