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  • ‘Sigh of Relief’ as Saudi Arabia Secures Hajj from Disease, Violence
     

    Saudi Arabia’s management of the largest annual human migration on the planet is closely watched due to the importance of the rite in the Islamic religion, the participation of Muslims from around the globe and the immense logistical complexities of the event. This year’s Hajj was exceptionally challenging for authorities with a trifecta of serious threats […]

     
  • The New Face of Mecca: As Hajj Begins, 1.3 Million Pilgrims will Find a Changing Holy City in Saudi Arabia
     

    The 2014 Hajj begins today as 1.3 million followers of Islam descend on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca. But visiting Muslims will find a holy place that is rapidly changing and developing. Through the lens of the Saudi Press Agency’s high-quality images, the city of Mecca is shown mid-transformation, with construction cranes and unfinished […]

     
  • Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal Remarks to the Global Counterterrorism Forum in New York
     

    [Press Release] Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal addressed the Global Counterterrorism Forum yesterday in New York to discuss international efforts toward combatting global terrorism. During his remarks, Prince Saud stated, “Faced with such serious realities, we are required today to initiate polices and take fateful and resolute decisions to confront this vicious attack with full force and determination, and to act seriously […]

     
  • Riyadh and Jeddah in Top 10 Global Hometowns of America’s Foreign Students
     

    We recently recommended the Brookings Institution’s innovative study of foreign students in America (Brookings’ Gold: Interactive Data On Foreign Students In U.S. Higher Education).  By mining visa data the study discovered a number of fascinating trends with regard to American higher education.  Recognizing this commodity as a major service export, Neil Ruiz, the study’s author, […]

     
  • U.S. and Saudi Arabia Conduct Joint Strikes on IS Targets in Syria
     

    The United States and Gulf Arab allies, including Saudi Arabia, conducted joint airstrikes within Syria’s borders for the first time primarily on Islamic State targets in and around Raqqa, several news agencies and CENTCOM are reporting.  Islamic State militants bore the brunt of the large-scale attack, which included strikes from various aircraft and also missile […]

     
  • Google’s Saudi National Day Doodle
     

    On the occasion of the Saudi National Day Google featured a distinctive ‘doodle’ that recognized the celebration. The doodle was inspired by the annual Jenadriyah festival which celebrates Saudi Arabia’s culture and heritage. The Saudi National Day doodle appears when Internet users in Saudi Arabia land on the Google home page.

     
  • Marking Saudi National Day Celebration, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom Congratulates Saudis on Modernization
     

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marks its 84th National Day today, a celebrating 84 years as a unified Kingdom and marking the anniversary of the formation of Saudi Arabia by the late King Abdulaziz. Establishments across Saudi Arabia’s cities were turning green in celebration and local municipalities were preparing events for Saudi citizens today, Arab News reports. […]

     
  • Long Taboo, Cinema to Return to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
     

    Saudi Arabia will relax its ban on cinema and film-related activities in the Kingdom, according to reports. The change didn’t come with an announcement, but rather, with an adjustment to a feature on the Ministry of Labor’s web portal for entrepreneurs, according to Arab News. Information on how to register for cinema licenses is now […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia’s Labor Ministry Launches Web Site to Handle Complaints, Educate Workers
     

    Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Labor has launched the online web portal www.laboreducation.gov.sa to educate expatriate workers on their rights and handle complaints systematically, Arab News reports. Launched on Tuesday, the site “aims to boost awareness about workers’ rights and the rules that regulate the relationship between the employee and employer in the Kingdom,” but the […]

     
  • Fahad Nazer in ‘Foreign Affairs’: Renewing Vows With Saudi Arabia
     

    The U.S. and Saudi Arabia “are ready to let bygones be bygones” as the two nations seek to coordinate in their efforts to fight the Islamic State, but “much will depend on the Obama administration’s ability to articulate a clear long-term strategy for the Middle East — and specifically for the two countries where ISIS […]

     

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  • Why GCC states are boosting their energy footprint in the region

    As geopolitical uncertainties rise, Gulf Arab states have adopted a two-pronged strategy for their energy investments. First, they are pivoting to Asian markets—a move aimed at securing buyers for their energy exports. This comes as the center of gravity for demand is moving away from member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and towards developing Asia, which now represents the primary focus for growth. Second, Gulf states are broadening their oil and gas investments to include less politically stable countries in the region, such as Iraq and Lebanon, as well as emerging energy-rich economies in the South Caucasus—including Azerbaijan.

  • Christie’s celebrates Saudi artist Ahmed Mater and poetic power of art

    “This was the first language of art that told me that art is symbolic, that art is telling a story, that art is your voice,” Mater tells The National. “Here, art is from society, it's part of the family. Art was not inside a frame. It's art for life. It's coming out of the frame to be part of the walls, part of our lifestyle.”

  • Aramco to buy 10% stake in Renault-Geely thermal engines venture

    Oil producer Saudi Aramco (2223.SE), opens new tab will buy a 10% stake in a thermal engines joint venture between French carmaker Renault and Chinese automaker Geely, the companies said on Friday, valuing the business at 7.40 billion euros ($7.93 billion). Geely (0175.HK), opens new tab and Renault (RENA.PA), opens new tab will own around 45% each of the powertrain venture, called Horse Powertrain, which will supply gasoline engines, hybrid systems and gearboxes for thermal vehicles.

  • Saudi Arabia aims to triple Umrah pilgrims to 30 million annually

    Saudi Arabia is seeking to increase the number of Muslims performing Umrah, or the minor pilgrimage, to reach 30 million a year, an official has said. "Every year, there is an increase in numbers," Abdulrahman bin Fahd, an assistant undersecretary for Umrah Affairs, told Saudi television Al Ekhbariya. He cited a plan aiming to target more than 10 million Umrah pilgrims this year.

  • Why Saudi Arabia matters more than ever to the US in a volatile Middle East

    American critics often highlight a lack of "shared values" between the U.S. and the Kingdom when they argue against a security alliance between these two countries. What they mean is that Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy and, thus, not a worthy ally because it is not democratic. Focusing on this difference alone ignores the many values and interests actually shared between the two countries. Among these is a mutual desire for an open capitalist world economy, predictable energy markets, safe trade routes, the containment of rogue states that violate international law, and a stable Middle East.

  • The EU and GCC have embarked on a new era of strategic partnership

    The EU has become acutely aware of the absolute urgency of a fresh and coherent approach to reflect, strengthen and lead the growing strategic convergence with the GCC around trade, investment and new technologies; energy security, climate change and green transition; people to people; regional, global security and humanitarian challenges; and a new generation of dedicated institutional engagements.

  • India and Iran Move Forward on Long-Delayed Chabahar Port Project

    On May 13, India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran to develop and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal of Iran’s strategic Chabahar port. The new agreement follows a previously promised Indian investment in 2016 of a potential $500 million. It comes after multiple failures to fully implement a previous deal concluded in May 2016 to develop two terminals and five berths at Chabahar port to transport goods and gas from Central Asia to India and handle other international cargo.

  • Saudi Arabia urges its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

    Saudi Arabia urged its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The call from the Saudi embassy in Lebanon comes following “ the developments of the current events in southern Lebanon, and confirms its previous call to all Saudi citizens to abide by the travel ban to Lebanon,” a statement on SPA said.

  • U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia and Oman

    U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is traveling to Saudi Arabia and Oman this week to continue discussions with partners regarding recent Houthi detentions of UN, diplomatic, and international NGO staff and efforts to secure an immediate end to reckless Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways.  Houthi detentions and attacks threaten progress toward achieving a durable resolution to the conflict in Yemen and obstruct the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Yemenis and people in need across the region.

  • Saudi Aramco Awards $25 Billion in Contracts For Gas Expansion

    Saudi Arabia has some of the biggest gas reserves in the world. Development of the Jafurah field, estimated to hold 200 trillion cubic feet of gas, is expected to cost $100 billion and boost the firm’s gas production more than 60% by 2030.