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Saudi Arabia’s Stock Market to Open to Foreign Investment June 15th
Saudi Arabia will open its stock market to wider foreign investment on June 15th, 2015, according to a breaking news story in Reuters. A report yesterday in Bloomberg found that Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority had not provided clarity about how new rules permitting foreign investment in the Tadawul will square with existing rules preventing foreign access. “Final […]
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Saudi Arabia Overhauls Labor Laws, May Allow ‘Proven Businessmen’ to Visit Kingdom Without Sponsorship
Saudi Arabia’s Labor Minister Adel Al-Fakeih has introduced 38 amendments to the country’s labor legislation that includes more training for Saudi workers, longer fixed-term contracts, and greater inspection powers for ministry officials, according to reports. The announcement by Fakeih coincides with news that Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council has urged a relaxation of visa restrictions on […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Brig. Gen. Ahmad Asseri Puts Daily Face on Saudi Strikes into Yemen
As Saudi Arabia’s airstrikes into Yemen extend into a third week, the government’s daily face of the campaign is Brig. Gen. Ahmad Asseri, who gives a daily press briefing featuring photos, videos and other images highlighting the Saudi strikes into Yemen. These photos and videos have been released and disseminated to Saudi media and are circulated […]
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Photos: Saudi Arabia’s Military Displays ‘Swagger’ as Yemen Conflict Heats Up
Saudi Arabia’s Press Agency (SPA) has featured a number of photos in recent weeks highlighting the advanced capability of the Kingdom’s armed forces, including stills and videos from airstrikes conducted in neighboring Yemen. The SPA and other Saudi media outlets have been touting Saudi Arabia’s military prowess as the conflict against Houthi rebels in Yemen […]
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Fears of an ‘All Out War’ Grow in Neighboring Yemen as Rival Factions Look to Iran and Saudi Arabia for Help
Tensions are escalating in Yemen as Iranian-backed Houthi militias and forces loyal to ousted President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, backed by Saudi Arabia, are “squaring off for battle after months of skirmishes,” Reuters reports. “With President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi seeking a comeback from the port city of Aden while the Shi’ite Houthi movement controls the capital Sanaa, […]
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As GCC Ministers Meet in Riyadh to Discuss Yemen, Houthis Conduct Military Drill on Saudi Border
Not long after it was reported that GCC Ministers had invited representatives from the Houthi militia to Riyadh to participate in talks, the Houthis conducted a military exercise involving “thousands of Shi’ite Muslim Houthi fighters” near Saudi Arabia’s border, according to reports. “The drill in the al-Buqa region in the Houthis’ home province of Saada included heavy […]
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Report Sheds Light on Saudi Oil Policy Decision Making During Price Drop
An exhaustive report in the Financial Times (a paywalled source) by reporter Anjli Raval sheds light on Saudi thinking and strategy during the fall in the price of oil from highs in the summer of 2014. The report, which requires subscription to read, follows Saudi policy and events in oil markets, month to month, starting in June […]
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Sisi in Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Strengthens Diplomatic, Security Ties with Egypt
Egypt’s President Abdel Fatteh el Sisi visited Saudi Arabia for talks with King Salman over the weekend as cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt on diplomatic and security challenges reaches a high point. Sisi, whose rise to power was a defeat for the Muslim Brotherhood that has long been at odds with Saudi […]
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King Salman’s Cash Payments Give One-Off Jolt to Saudi Economy
After the death of King Abdullah and the smooth succession to Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman, the new Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques announced a one-off $32.3 billion spend of two months of wages and other cash handouts to Saudi citizens, government employees, soldiers, pensioners and students on government stipends at home and abroad. After the announcement, […]
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Prince Turki al Faisal Says Poorly-Coordinated ‘Pinprick’ Attacks on Daesh Are Too Limited to Succeed
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki al Faisal told NPR that limited attacks on the self-styled Islamic State, or Daesh, are unlikely to work and that efforts thus far have been “disjointed.” “Having simply these pinprick attacks on certain areas is not going to resolve the issue,” al Faisal said, and added, “You really have two air […]
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How to capture the Saudi market during Eid
Reports indicate a significant increase in spending compared to previous Eids 46 per cent increase in spending sentiment indicates a strong desire for celebratory shopping (Report on Saudi Arabia Economy). The study showed that consumers are preparing to celebrate with a focus on different categories: groceries, clothing, fragrances, home decor, and dining experiences. However, marketers should keep in mind that the early bird gets the worm.
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Saudi’s Ceer Signs $2.18 billion Contract for the Supply of Hyundai Transys’ Advanced Electric Vehicle Drive Systems
Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) announced in a statement that it has signed a SAR 8.2 billion (USD 2.18 billion) partnership with Hyundai Transys for the supply of innovative Electric Vehicle Drive Systems (EDS) for its vehicles.
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Saudi Arabia falls to Jordan, ending 13-year World Cup qualification streak
Saudi Arabia suffered their first defeat in nearly 13 years in home World Cup qualifiers after losing to Jordan in Riyadh on Tuesday. The Green Falcons finished second in Group G but still went through to the next round of qualifiers for the upcoming World and Asian cups. Jordan topped the group with 13 points, exactly the same as Saudi Arabia, but had a superior goal difference.
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Saudi Aramco Needs To Balance Investor Needs Against Oil Prices
Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco looks caught between a rock and a hard place. It seeks to win over new investors, especially foreign ones, while at the same time – as the world’s top crude oil exporter and the biggest OPEC producer – not allowing oil prices to crash. Aramco has just priced its secondary share offering at the lower end of the previously set range, in a sign that it is now focused on winning over international investors.
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Saudi crown prince receives Kuwaiti counterpart in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received on Tuesday in Jeddah his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The Kingdom’s host welcomed the Kuwaiti crown prince and wished him and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Sabah Khaled expressed his happiness at visiting the Kingdom, and appreciation of the warm hospitality and gracious reception he and his delegation received.
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Saudi Arabia sees 14% spike in remittances amid digital transformation
Saudi Arabia saw a 14 percent annual increase in remittances by expatriates in April, with the total amount reaching SR11.35 billion ($3.03 billion), the latest data showed. Meanwhile, payments from Saudis, which constitute 30 percent of total personal transfers, saw a 30 percent increase during this period, totaling SR4.94 billion, according to the Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA.
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Blinken in Middle East pushes Gaza ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited Cairo and Jerusalem as he attempts to build regional support for a draft Gaza peace deal recently unveiled by President Joe Biden.
The top American diplomat met with foreign leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on his eighth visit to the Middle East since the start of the war in Gaza.
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Pregnant Princess Rajwa dressed by Saudi designer for Jordan’s Silver Jubilee
Princess Rajwa Al Hussein – the wife of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II – seemingly paid homage to her home country of Saudi Arabia when she donned a gown by Saudi designer Honayda Serafi at King Abdullah’s Silver Jubilee celebrations.
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Saudi mining sector fastest growing investment hub globally: Ministry
Saudi Arabia's mining sector has experienced the fastest global growth rate in the development of a regulatory and fundamental environment to attract investments over the last five years (2018-2023), according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The ministry stated that Saudi Arabia has made significant global progress in the assessment of investment risks in the mining sector, which was issued by Minehutte and Mining Journal.
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China, Middle East Ties Accelerating
China sources about 50% of its oil from the Middle East and North Africa region, and about a third of its natural gas. While China is not as highly dependent on the Middle East for its energy as, say, Japan or South Korea, the region is clearly vital to its future. The flip side is also true. For several Middle East states (including US allies), China is their number one export destination. They include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Qatar.
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