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The Staying Power of Gulf Monarchies: Why the Middle East’s Monarchies Survived the Arab Spring
In a report for the Brookings Center in Doha, F. Gregory Gause tackles the question: why have Gulf Monarchies showed staying power during the Arab Spring? The Gulf monarchies that “have been written off for decades as anachronisms” have outlasted many of their republican neighbors, Gause argues, because a combination of “hydrocarbon wealth and coalitions of […]
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Photo Essay: U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles
Last week, SUSTG featured an initial round of images from the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum hosted in Los Angeles last month. This photo essay feature 100+ more images from the Forum. CLICK HERE to Check Out More Photos from the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles >>
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Steve Clemons Interviews Defense Secretary Hagel: ‘Still Sergeant Hagel After All These Years’
Steve Clemons, Washington Editor-at-Large of the growing online magazine The Atlantic, has a wide-ranging exclusive interview with U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel seven months after he replaced Robert Gibbs at the Pentagon. The interview provides valuable insight into the office of the Secretary of Defense and Secretary Hagel himself. When asked by Clemons about the strategic […]
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RUH -> LAX: Saudia Expands Nonstop Portfolio to Los Angeles, California
Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, announced recently that it would begin nonstop flights from Los Angeles, California to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting in April 2014. The announcement was advertised to attendees of the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles, where Saudia had a physical presence to make the attendees aware of the […]
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Social Media: Connecting U.S.-Saudi Forum Attendees, Speakers, and Followers Around the World
Social media played a key role in connecting the speakers, attendees, and followers worldwide during the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum presented in Los Angeles September 16-18, 2013. The Saudi-US Trade Group (SUSTG), in coordination with the top-flight Saudi members of the SUSTG’s Student Ambassador Program, organized this social media effort across all major platforms, including […]
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U.S. Commerce Secretary: Saudi Economy at an ‘Exciting moment as it moves to a more knowledge-based economy’ – VIDEO
In her keynote address to the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles, the Honorable Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, noted that the United States and Saudi Arabia have a strong trade and investment relationship which has tripled in the last decade. The more than 1,100 private sector and government leaders from both the […]
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More Photos: The U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles, California
The U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum concluded on Wednesday, September 18th, with over 1,100 businessmen and government leaders from the United States and Saudi Arabia meeting at the J.W. Marriott L.A. LIVE to build commercial relationships between the two countries. SUSTG is a primary organizer of this Forum, the third in a series that includes events […]
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PHOTOS: A first look at photos from the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles
The U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles concluded here yesterday with over 1,100 attendees. Participating companies and officials from both the United States and Saudi Arabia gathered to network with new opportunities and to listen to keynotes, plenary discussions and breakout sessions covering numerous sectors that are key to building and sustaining lasting business […]
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Keynote Address: His Excellency Dr. Tawfig Alrabiah
His Excellency Dr. Tawfig Alrabiah delivered the keynote address on Tuesday morning to attendees of the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles, California. Click below for the video.
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#ussaudiforum: $1 trillion projects – KSA woos American investors
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Saudi holdings of US Treasuries fall to $130.5B in February
Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries reached $130.5 billion in February 2024, down $3.2 million month-on-month, new data released by the US Treasury showed. Accordingly, the Kingdom maintained its 17th place among the largest holders of US treasury securities for the month. Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries were distributed among long-term bonds worth $105.7 billion, representing 81% of the total, and short-term bonds worth $24.8 billion, accounting for 19%.
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Saudi Arabia could hit 130 GW of renewables by 2030, says GlobalData
GlobalData predicts that, at its current pace, Saudi Arabia’s renewable power capacity could increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.1% between 2023 and 2030, to reach 31.5 GW by 2030 and 63.1 GW by 2035. It adds that Saudi Arabia’s renewable power projects under construction exceeded 8 GW at the end of last year, primarily due to several projects being awarded through auctions in the past eighteen months.
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Saudi Arabia’s crude oil production reaches seven-month high in February
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil production reached in February 2024 a seven-month high of 9.01 million barrels per day (bpd), according to data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI). This represented a rise of 55,000 bpd or 0.61 percent compared to the previous month.
Additionally, the data showed that Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports increased to 6.32 million bpd, reflecting a monthly increase of 0.32 percent.
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Saudi Arabia’s minister highlights $3 billion in Spanish real estate investments, announces upcoming development agreement
The Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, discussed the significant growth in investments between Saudi Arabia and Spain. He stated that Spain’s investment in Saudi Arabia has exceeded $3 billion over the past 10 years, with 40 percent of these investments in the real estate sector.
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Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq
Barrick chief executive Mark Bristow has said in recent interviews that he doesn’t want to “dilute” the company’s stake in the project, but “would not mind” if Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) wants to buy out the equity of the Pakistan government. Pakistan has not publicly stated whether it is considering selling its part in the project. Barrick, the world’s No.2 gold producer, believes that the proposed mine is one of the world’s largest underdeveloped copper-gold prospects.
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IMF Boosts Saudi Economy Growth Forecast to 6% by 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its expectations for Saudi Arabia’s economic growth, projecting a robust expansion of 6% by the year 2025. This represents an upward revision from the earlier forecast of 5.5% made earlier in the year. However, the IMF also noted a slight adjustment in its outlook for 2024, with the Kingdom’s output now expected to grow by 2.6%, down 0.1% compared to the previous projection. In its latest report, the IMF highlighted the broader economic landscape of the Middle East and Central Asian region, projecting growth rates of 2.8% and 4.2% for the years 2024 and 2025, respectively.
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Marriott Releases Lawrence of Arabia-Inspired Campaign in Saudi
Marriott International has dressed one of its top general managers as Lawrence of Arabia to promote its new resort along the Red Sea. Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is expected to be the most expensive hotel ever operated in Saudi Arabia – commanding rates of more than $3,400 a night when it opens on May 26. In a new promotional video, multi-property general manager Tony Coveney is seen crossing the desert and collapsing on the beach with a “newfound identity as a sheikh” to the main theme of Lawrence of Arabia – a historic epic based on the life of Thomas Edward Lawrence, which was once banned across Arab countries.
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Scenario-mapping: Iranian conservative media think out Israel’s next steps
Amid anticipation of Israeli reprisals for Iran’s Apr. 14 attack on military sites in Israel, Iranian media is rife with speculations about possible scenarios ahead. Speaking to pro-reform Sharq daily, controversial pundit and retired professor Sadeq Zibakalam said it would be unwise not to get prepared for the worst-case scenario, referring to all-out war. Reviled by hardliners, Zibakalam has come under sharp criticism from conservatives in recent days over his warnings about major threats ahead.
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Amid threat of war, Iran faces public backlash over hijab crackdown
Iran has renewed a push to impose the mandatory Islamic dress code. The move follows a call by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for hijab regulations to be respected. In the aftermath of nationwide anti-establishment protests in 2022, a rising number of women have abandoned headscarves. The current crackdown has prompted strong criticism on Iranian social media, reviving the battle of wills between the state and much of society over obligatory hijab.
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Saudi Arabia Seeks Data Law Balance: Streamlining Business While Upholding International Standards
Saudi Arabia's Proposed amendments to its Data Protection Law (DPL) could significantly impact international companies operating in the region. These changes focus on streamlining the process of transferring personal data outside the country, potentially offering greater flexibility and cost savings for businesses.
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