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Builder of “Largest Swimming Pool on the Planet” to Construct Lagoon, Golf Course in Saudi Arabia
Builders have already broken ground on a new $4 billion, 8-hectare project megaproject in Saudi Arabia, consisting of a large lagoon, the first Jack Nicklaus golf course in the Kingdom, and more as part of a larger development. The project, the Prince Sultan Cultural Centre (PSCC), is one of 8 mega projects the company has under development […]
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Desert Classic: Toyota’s Iconic Land Cruiser ’70’ to be Re-Released
Toyota’s original iconic Land Cruiser 70, popular among Saudis and others in the region, is receiving a makeover. Toyota is re-releasing its classic desert car as part of a special edition to “commemorate Toyota’s longest-running nameplate,” the company said in a press release. The Land Cruiser 70 was first released in 1984, and the re-release […]
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FocusKSA: Rami Khouri on Critical National Security and Foreign Policy Issues for Saudi Arabia
Pat Ryan of SUSRIS talked with commentator Rami Khouri from the American University in Beirut about the crises sweeping the Middle East in this #FocusKSA discussion.
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Saudi Arabia Continues Extremist Crackdown: 88 Arrested ‘On the Verge of Carrying Out Operations’
The government of Saudi Arabia has arrested 88 it says were “on the verge of carrying out operations,” news agencies are reporting. The move is the latest in an ongoing crackdown on extremism. The arrests follow remarks made by King Abdullah over the weekend to foreign Ambassadors to Saudi Arabia in which the Custodian of […]
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A Tadawul Opening Road Map
Jadwa Investments is a well respected Shariah-compliant investment bank based in Saudi Arabia. Jadwa’s market studies and regular updates can be counted on to be highly informed and concise analyses of the topic at hand. Their monthly ‘Chartbooks,’ quarterly GDP updates, annual budget report and specific sector analysis are regular features on the Saudi-US Trade […]
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FocusKSA Video: Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia James Smith on the King Abdullah Scholarship Program
The number of students participating in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Scholarship Program has skyrocketed over the past decade from around 2,000 students in 2002 to over 80,000 today, comments former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia James B. Smith. In a recent FocusKSA (a joint Saudi-US Trade Group/SUSRIS.com initiative) interview with Pat Ryan, SUSRIS Editor-in-Chief, former U.S. […]
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‘A New Page’ for Diplomacy between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
In what may be another step in a growing thaw in Saudi-Iranian relations, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian visited Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and met with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Saud al Faisal. In remarks to Reuters following the meeting, Abdollahian said that both countries agreed that “a new page” was […]
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Sfakianakis: Now is the Time for Energy Subsidy Reform in Saudi Arabia
Annual energy subsidies in Saudi Arabia amount to $120 billion; roughly a quarter of all global energy subsidies combined. As with subsidies worldwide, those in Saudi Arabia are in place primarily for political and social reasons. Unfortunately, energy subsidies result in numerous and profound economic distortions that ultimately do not benefit the poor in particular […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Timely Push for Solar to Reduce Oil Consumption
It’s no secret that Saudi Arabia’s energy consumption is soaring, and that to meet increasing demand, the Kingdom is siphoning off more and more of its crude to power the booming Saudi economy. Although Saudi Arabia has plenty of oil, what is consumed to meet domestic power demand cannot be sold on the market. Writing […]
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‘Clash of Investment Cultures’ Awaits Foreigners in Saudi Stock Market
Marwa Rashad and Andrew Torchia report on the impact on the Saudi stock market in the wake of the announcement that the Tadawul will open to foreign investors, and interview stock trader Mohamed al-Otaibi on his current “shorter-term approach” to investing in the market:
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The Saudi Capital Market Continues to Set Annual Records in 2023.
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) issued its 2023 annual report, highlighting significant leaps and record achievements in various regulatory and legislative aspects, as well as developmental and investment product areas. During the past year, CMA approved a new regulation and amended four other regulatory regulations, rules, and instructions. That year also saw the approval by the Council of Ministers of the Real Estate Contributions Law, all in the continuous effort to develop legislation and regulations governing the capital market, according to the annual report issued today.
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Erdogan says Turkiye stands with Lebanon as tensions rise with Israel
Cross-border strains between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah have been escalating in recent weeks, stoking fears of an all-out Israel-Hezbollah war. Shelling across Israel’s northern border has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from areas on both sides of the frontier.
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Indian and Middle Eastern Carriers Boost Connectivity to Tap India’s Outbound Potential
In an interview with Skift, low-cost carrier Akasa Air’s co-founder Praveen Iyer said that while expanding internationally, the airline received flying rights to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. “Each of these countries are constrained for capacity, and are therefore interesting markets,” he said, adding that the traffic flows between India and the Middle East will only grow with each passing year.
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Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualification for a third cycle in a row following Thursday’s draw in Kuala Lumpur. The three powerhouses, with 19 World Cup appearances between them, have been placed in Group C with Bahrain, China and Indonesia.
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Saudi Aramco to Buy 10% Stake in Renault, Geely Auto JV
Saudi Aramco is poised to take a stake of about 10% in a powertrain joint venture with Renault SA and China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., according to people familiar with the plan, a smaller commitment than originally signaled by the world’s biggest oil company. The transaction is set to value Horse Powertrain Ltd. at around €7.4 billion ($7.9 billion) with Renault and Geely keeping roughly 45% each, the people said, asking not to be named before the agreement was finalized. An announcement could come by month’s end, the people said.
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Top websites in Saudi Arabia from December 2022 to November 2023, by number of unique visitors
Top websites in Saudi Arabia from December 2022 to November 2023, by number of unique visitors,
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A Rare Bilingual Inscription Discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Province
The discovery is a component of the commission’s ongoing archaeological survey efforts throughout the Kingdom. The inscription is thought to have been written in the fifth century AD based on research on letter forms and their evolution. The inscription is a combination between the Thamudic script and early Arabic script, standing as a living proof of the continued use of the Thamudic script in the 5th century AD.
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Damac Group invests $1 billion in data centers, eyes Saudi expansion
Luxury conglomerate Damac Group is making a significant pivot towards the future with a $1 billion investment in data centers and a growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Recognizing the increasing demand for robust digital infrastructure, Damac is strategically expanding beyond its core real estate, hospitality, and property management businesses.
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Climate change boosted deadly Saudi haj heat by 2.5 C, scientists say
The heatwave in Saudi Arabia blamed for the deaths of 1,300 people on the haj pilgrimage this month was made worse by climate change, a team of European scientists said on Friday. Temperatures along the route from June 16 to 18 reached 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) at times and exceeded 51.8 C at Mecca's Great Mosque. The heat would have been approximately 2.5 C (4.5 F) cooler without the influence of human-caused climate change, according to a weather attribution analysis, opens new tab by ClimaMeter.
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Saudi Arabia launches e-visas for Esports World Cup attendees in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia is set to issue electronic visas for attendees of the first Esports World Cup, which will commence in Riyadh on July 3, 2024. The move is a collaborative effort between the Esports World Cup Convention and the Saudi Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Tourism.
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