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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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  • Saudi non-oil activity growth eases in July, PMI shows

    Growth in Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector eased in July from the previous month, with new orders increasing at the slowest pace in two and a half years, a survey showed on Monday. The seasonally-adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 54.4 in July from 55.0 in June. It was the lowest reading since January 2022, although still well above the 50 level which marks growth in activity.

  • Saudi Aramco Hikes Oil Prices for First Time in Months

    Saudi Aramco raised the official selling prices of its light crude for Asian clients for the first time in three months, with the September price for flagship Arab Light up by $0.20 per barrel for September delivery. Aramco kept Arab Medium and Arab Heavy crude prices unchanged for Asian buyers. With the hike, Arab Light will cost $2 per barrel over the Oman/Dubai average next month for Asian buyers, although the increase was smaller than the amount analysts expected, which was 50%. The September price for the flagship blend will be the highest in two months.

  • Airlines avoid some Mideast airspace, cancel Israel flights as tensions mount

    Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace and cancelling flights to Israel and Lebanon, as concerns grow over a possible conflict in the region after the killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah this week. Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI), opens new tab stopped flying through Iranian airspace from early Friday morning and is using alternative routes, saying safety is its top priority, it told Reuters in a statement.

  • Saudi Fund’s Multibillion-Dollar Bank Deals Deepen China Pivot

    Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund signed preliminary agreements worth as much as $50 billion with six Chinese financial institutions, in the latest example of the kingdom’s deepening ties with Beijing. The deals were done to boost two-way capital flows through both debt and equity, according to a statement from the $925 billion Public Investment Fund. The memoranda of understanding were signed with the Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, China Export & Credit Insurance Corp., Export-Import Bank of China and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

  • Saudi: Real estate price index shows 1.7% increase in Q2

    The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) disclosed on Thursday that the real estate price index has shown a 1.7% increase in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. This rise is attributed to a 2.8% increase in residential real estate prices.

  • Commentary: The Limits of a U.S.-Saudi Security Deal

    At a time when many countries are hedging their bets amid the emerging great-power competition among China, Russia, and the United States, why would the Saudis double down on their historic reliance on Washington? In short, they want what neither China nor Russia can provide: security.

  • KSRelief: Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian aid exceeds $130 billion

    The General Supervisor of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, has confirmed that Saudi Arabia provided more than $130 billion in humanitarian and relief aid between 1996 and 2024, benefiting 170 countries around the world. He made the remarks on Saudi Arabia's relief and humanitarian efforts and projects around the world during his participation via video conferencing in a meeting organized by the National Council on US-Arab Relations, in the presence of the Council's CEO Delano Roosevelt.

  • Saudi Arabia’s PIF to enhance investments in Egypt

    Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is set to significantly increase its financing in Egypt, with plans to convert its deposits into direct investments following a key meeting between officials from both countries. The discussions, held in New Alamein City, Egypt, focused on strengthening economic ties and expanding joint investment initiatives.

  • Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

    Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud about ongoing tensions and developments in the Middle East. The Secretary emphasized the importance of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages and reiterated the importance of preventing the escalation or spread of the conflict. Secretary Blinken commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts to facilitate aid to Gaza.

  • Saudi Arabia’s 2034 FIFA World Cup Bid Conference Highlights Key Aspects of the Landmark Event

    Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) president Yasser Al-Misehal stressed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 has received unprecedented historical support from over 140 countries, reflecting the significant confidence of the international community to host the World Cup.