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US-Saudi Trade, Investment and the U.S.-Saudi Commercial Relationship
On June 12th, 2014 the FocusKSA discussion series examined the current status and future trajectory of trade and investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
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An Interview with Abdulaziz Alhazmi, COO and Acting Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia)
On the eve of the 2014 Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) Career Fair and Graduation Ceremony last week, I sat down with Abdulaziz Alhazmi, COO and Acting Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). Saudia is a major sponsor of these events and Mr. Alhazmi was in Virginia to personally congratulate the 12,500 Saudi students […]
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‘Saudi Labor in Transition’
With regard to preserving economic, political and social stability at home, none of these external issues may be as important for Saudi Arabia to ‘get right’ as the issue of jobs. FOCUS KSA presents Saudi Labor in Transition: What are the Challenges facing the Kingdom?
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Fahad Nazer: Assertions that Saudi Supports ISIL ‘Without Evidence’ and ‘Defies Common Sense’ [VIDEO]
Last week’s FocusKSA discussion on the deteriorating security situation in Iraq brought together three experts on the subject to make sense of the advance of ISIL and discuss the implications for Saudi Arabia and the United States. Fahad Nazer, analyst with JTG Inc. and frequent commentator on CNN, Al Monitor and other media outlets, focused on the lack of […]
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HRDF’s New Priority: Business Education Scholarships For Saudi’s Young Private Sector Leaders
Since its inception in 2000, the primary mission of the Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has been to provide job training and locate entry-level employment for young Saudis. But thanks to a new partnership with The Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILE), HRDF now has another ambitious goal: to educate and support Saudi’s […]
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PHOTOS: The 2014 SACM Career Fair at the Gaylord Hotel in Washington DC
The recently completed 2014 SACM Career Fair brought together over 12,500 Saudi graduates and leading employers in Saudi Arabia to match talent with opportunities. Leading companies from the U.S., Saudi Arabia and around the world set up booths to meet the recent graduates, introduce their companies, and discuss employment opportunities.
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Saudi Arabia’s Upcoming 10th Economic Development Plan is of Critical Importance
Saudi Arabia’s two most important national economic goals are diversification and the creation of jobs. Simply, if the economy fails to diversify and doesn’t create enough jobs for Saudis, prospects for Saudi Arabia’s post-oil future will be severely diminished. An economic development plan is only as good as its implementation.
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VIDEO: FocusKSA Discussion on ‘Saudi Labor in Transition’
Last week, SUSTG President Richard Wilson and SUSRIS Editor-in-Chief Patrick Ryan hosted three panelists to discuss issues related to labor in Saudi Arabia.
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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Discusses Exports, New Initiatives at Atlantic Live Event
The Atlantic magazine in Washington and its events arm Atlantic Live held a conversation today with United States Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Washington Editor-at-Large, Steve Clemons to discuss the DoC’s efforts at promoting U.S. exports. Pritzker, who spoke last September at the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles for which SUSTG was a principal […]
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FOCUS KSA – ‘Saudi Labor in Transition’: Register Now for Wednesday, March 14th 10:00am EST Online Discussion
The international news cycle has moved on from President Obama’s visit to Riyadh in late March. The surge of commentary surrounding his trip tended toward hand-wringing about the status of the US-Saudi Arabia relationship and the tension between American and Saudi perspectives regarding Iran, Syria and Egypt.
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The Country with the Highest Indian Population in the World
India has the highest population in the world, which currently stands at around 1.43 billion, followed by China at 1.41 billion. Considering the Indian population, it is no surprise that it is the leading country with the highest rates of emigration. According to the UN, the total number of emigrants from India was around 78.26 million between 1990 and 2020. According to India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the total number of overseas Indians in the world is approximately 35.42 million, as of May 2024. This number includes a total of 15.85 million non-resident Indians and nearly 19.57 million people are of Indian origin.
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Top U.S. general in the Middle East as U.S. and Israel prepare for possible Iran attack
The U.S. general in charge of American forces in the Middle East arrived in the region on Saturday as preparations continue for a possible attack against Israel from Iran in retaliation for the assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, two U.S. officials said.
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Calls for foreigners to leave Lebanon as war fears grow
Several countries have urged their nationals to leave Lebanon, as fears grow of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed “severe” retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. Israel has not commented. His assassination came hours after Israel killed Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. Western officials fear that Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia and political movement based in Lebanon, could play a key role in any such retaliation, which in turn could spark a serious Israeli response.
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Blinken told G7 Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel in next 24 hours
Secretary of State Tony Blinken told his counterparts from the G7 countries on Sunday that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could start as early as Monday, three sources briefed on the call tell Axios.
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A Battle Over a Farm, a Mosque and the Moral High Ground
In 2006, a developer planning a gated community in the area offered to buy the land. The elder Robinson was beat up from the hard labor, and his sons were not far behind. “So why not move on to the next chapter?” Brad Robinson recalled thinking.
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Saudi Arabia Unveils Plans for 11 New Stadiums in 2034 World Cup Bid
Saudi Arabia is set to make a significant impact on the global sports stage with its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The bid includes plans for 11 new stadiums, highlighting the country’s commitment to modernising its infrastructure and enhancing its international profile. The announcement, made in Paris, showcases the kingdom’s intent to build new stadiums across five key cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and Neom’s futuristic city, The Line.
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Saudi Arabia raises Sept light crude prices for Asia less than expected
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia raised the price for the flagship Arab light crude it sells to Asia in September for the first time in three months, while cutting prices to the other regions. The official selling price for Arab Light crude to Asia rose by 20 cents to $2 a barrel above the Oman/Dubai average in September, Saudi Aramco said in a statement on Sunday. The price was a two-month high, but the hike was less than the market had expected.
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Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail
An Israeli airstrike hit two schools in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said it struck a Hamas military compound embedded in the schools. An Israeli airstrike hit a tent camp inside a hospital in central Gaza earlier in the day. Gaza health officials said a total of at least 44 Palestinians were killed on Sunday, the day after a round of talks in Cairo ended without result.
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Iran says it does not want regional escalation but must ‘punish’ Israel
Iran is not looking to escalate regional tensions but believes it needs to punish Israel to prevent further instability, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week. "Iran seeks to establish stability in the region, but this will only come with punishing the aggressor and creating deterrence against the adventurism of the Zionist regime (Israel)," Nasser Kanaani said, adding that action from Tehran was inevitable.
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ExxonMobil’s earnings reveal record crude production
ExxonMobil presented its second-quarter earnings Friday. Profits and revenues are both higher than they were the same time last year, with the oil giant clearing $9.2 billion on a $93 billion bottom line (up 17% and 12% respectively). Fueling all that cash is record oil production — including from a Caribbean claim that has the company tied up in legal proceedings with its biggest rival.
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