Palestinians throughout the Gaza Strip face a “plausible” risk of famine in the coming months, according to the latest analysis by Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). “A high risk of Famine persists as long as conflict continues, and humanitarian access is restricted,” it said.
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Saudi Central Bank will Test Ripple Payments Technology
Ripple has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia’s central bank on a pilot program that will see banks in the country test the company’s technology, according to reports. “This ground-breaking pilot program is the first of its kind to be launched by a central bank. Participating banks from the KSA will use xCurrent to instantly settle […]
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New Turmoil in Yemen as Separatists Surround Presidential Palace in Aden
Infighting between forces supported by the Saudi and UAE-led coalition in Yemen to restore power to the legitimate government in Yemen is threatening to derail the larger campaign against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, according to reports. Clashes broke out between the two once-friendly sides in Aden, Yemen this week, where the pro-Saudi elected government of […]
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Ride-Sharing Apps in Saudi Arabia Begin Recruiting Women as Drivers
Ride sharing apps Uber and Careem have reportedly begun recruiting female drivers following the landmark royal decree permitting women the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, CNN reports. Careem has launched a series of 90-minute-long training sessions in Saudi, targeting Saudi women who have already obtained valid driving licenses from abroad. Those sessions are “taught by […]
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‘145,000 Documents Processed’ for Saudi Citizens Account Providing State Financial Support – Report
The Saudi government says that its Saudi Citizen Account Program (SCAP) has handled “nearly 145,000 documents proving applicants eligibility for payments since its launch in February 2017,” according to the Saudi Press Agency and Arab News. SCAP is a welfare program that helps low- and middle-income families cope with the changes happening as a result of Vision […]
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Saudi Announces New Benefits for Soldiers and Government Workers to Offset Fiscal Reform Measures
Saudi Arabia announced new royal decrees to alleviate economic pain from new austerity measures taken as part of reforms meant to wean the Kingdom’s economy off of oil. After a week that saw Saudis frustrated on social media over price hikes on gasoline and power, as well as the introduction of a Value Added Tax (VAT), […]
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With Abbas Visit, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Reaffirms Support for Palestine
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause during a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday, in the wake of President Trump’s controversial move to recognize East Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the U.S. embassy there. The meeting between King Salman and President Abbas is the […]
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Saudi 2018 Budget will be ‘Expansionary’ after Two Years of Tight Spending
Saudi Arabia’s budget will be announced tomorrow and will include a “focus on expansion, development and investment” according to comments made on Al-Arabiya TV by a Saudi finance ministry official, and reported in Reuters. “If there was to be a title for the 2018 budget, it would be the budget of expansion and development and […]
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Ambassador Haley Gives Dramatic Presentation of Alleged Iran-Made Weaponry Recovered from Regional Battlefields
US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley made a presentation at Bolling Air Force base in Washington, D.C. to provide evidence that Iran had supplied short-range ballistic missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen which were then fired at Saudi Arabia. Department of Defense (DOD) officials accompanied Haley for the presentation, which was made against a dramatic backdrop of broken […]
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Secretary Tillerson Urges More ‘Measured’ Approach for Saudi Arabia in Yemen
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is urging Saudi Arabia to be more “measured” in its military intervention in war-ravaged Yemen, a day after President Trump called for the end of the Saudi-led blockade in order to allow for delivery of humanitarian aid and commercial shipments. Tillerson also reiterated Trump’s calls for a “complete end” […]
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The U.S. Reported to be Assessing Support of Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Plans
The Trump administration is reportedly holding talks on providing nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia in a move that would be a significant shift in U.S. policy, ProPublica reports. The report notes that, “The Trump administration hasn’t stated a position on whether it will let the Saudis have enrichment and reprocessing technology. An NSC spokesman declined […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City unveils groundbreaking performing arts center
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) on Monday unveiled plans to launch a groundbreaking Performing Arts Center that is set to become a new cultural icon in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The addition aims to enrich Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape and enhance the array of attractions within Qiddiya City, according to SPA.
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Saudi’s Chemanol signs 20-year methanol agreement with Aramco and TotalEnergies
Under the agreement, Chemanol will supply 100,000 metric tonnes of methanol annually for SATORP’s Amiral project, starting by the end of 2027. The financial impact of this deal remains uncertain due to potential changes in market conditions and product prices at the time of supply, as noted by Chemanol. The company will provide updates on any developments in this regard.
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GCC’s non-oil sector sees robust growth despite production cuts, ICAEW says
The non-oil sector will remain the key growth driver in the GCC in 2024 and beyond, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as regional countries’ fiscal positions are expected to weaken following the extension of crude production cuts by OPEC+ in June.
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Mapping the World’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Shows Prospects Diverge
Our research has already shown how AI is poised to reshape the global economy. It could endanger 33 percent of jobs in advanced economies, 24 percent in emerging economies, and 18 percent in low-income countries. But, on the brighter side, it also brings enormous potential to enhance the productivity of existing jobs for which AI can be a complementary tool and to create new jobs and even new industries.
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Israel’s high court orders the army to draft ultra-Orthodox men, rattling Netanyahu’s government
Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for compulsory service, a landmark decision that could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition as Israel continues to wage war in Gaza.
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Transforming Saudi Arabia: Embracing AI For The Future Of Work
Saudi Arabia has committed to massive investments in artificial intelligence which will make it both the largest player in the Middle East and a globally important one. A Saudi tech fund was announced earlier this year with the participation of American banks which will fund to the tune of $40 billion.
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Saudi Islamic Banks Supported by Solid Operating Environment; Liquidity Tighter
Saudi Islamic banks are well-placed in the banking sector, with larger retail franchises supporting higher margins, a lower cost of funding, and better asset quality. In general, financing growth has outpaced lending over the past few years, supported by the requirement for residential mortgages to all be sharia-compliant. Islamic banking is dominant in Saudi Arabia, with the largest proportion of Islamic financing (85%) of any country that allows conventional banks to operate alongside Islamic banks.
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Saudi Arabia says ongoing Israeli military operations threaten regional security
The Kingdom’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, made his comment during the 19th meeting of foreign ministers in the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Forum, hosted by Iran. Speaking on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Bin Abdullah, he stressed “the importance of doubling joint efforts and deepening cooperation coordination to face the many challenges, most notably the rise in conflicts, and the increasing challenges of food security and energy security, among others,” reported the Saudi News Agency.
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Karim Elgendy: Climate Diplomacy in the Middle East
This forced rural to urban migration resulting from the drought—which anecdotally was the worst drought Syria had experienced in the last 800 years, according to some estimates by NASA—has done two things. One, it has obviously relocated 800,000 people into new areas where they have no jobs. They have no skills. There are no services for them, and they also lost all their wealth because 85 percent of all privately owned cattle reportedly died.
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