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Video: Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al Jubeir Gives Interview to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer
- March 27,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Adel al-Jubeir gave an interview to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer yesterday to talk Iran, Yemen, and even the plot by an Iranian agent to kill him at an upscale Washington, D.C. restaurant in 2011. The eloquent and soft-spoken al-Jubeir, who has served as Saudi ambassador to the United States since […]
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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
- March 24,2015
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- SUSTG Team
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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U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Remains Closed for Third Consecutive Day
- March 18,2015
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- SUSTG Team
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was closed a third consecutive day today following the announcement made on Sunday that the Embassy would be closed because of security concerns on Monday and Tuesday, the Embassy said on its twitter account. The @USEmbassyRiyadh and both Consulates in #SaudiArabia have canceled consular services for tomorrow, March 18. — U.S. […]
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U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and Missions in Dhahran and Jeddah Shut for Two Days as Authorities Eye Security Threats
- March 16,2015
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- SUSTG Team
The US Embassy in Riyadh and at its diplomatic missions Jeddah and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia suspended all consular services for two days over security fears. The announcement of the closures came through a special security message dated March 14th that said the U.S. facilities would be closed for the 15th and the 16th. The note […]
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As GCC Ministers Meet in Riyadh to Discuss Yemen, Houthis Conduct Military Drill on Saudi Border
- March 13,2015
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- SUSTG Team
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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In Speech, King Salman Delivers His Vision for Saudi Arabia
- March 11,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman gave a speech highlighting his vision for Saudi Arabia and discussed key subjects such as energy, job creation, and stability. King Salman said Saudi Arabia was trying to minimize the impact of plunging oil prices on its economy, according to Arab News. “The low prices witnessed by the oil market are having an […]
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IHS Jane’s: Saudi Arabia is the World’s Largest Defense Importer, and Largest Buyer for the United States
- March 9,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia replaced India as the largest buyer of defense equipment and weaponry worldwide in 2014, and the largest importer from the U.S., according to IHS Jane’s. One out of every seven dollars spent on defense imports in 2015 will be spent by Saudi Arabia, the British military publication said. Ben Moores, senior defence analyst at […]
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Sisi in Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Strengthens Diplomatic, Security Ties with Egypt
- March 2,2015
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- SUSTG Team
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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Military Officials from 26 Nations Battling Daesh Begin 2-Day Summit in Saudi Arabia
- February 19,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Military officials from 26 nations descended on Saudi Arabia this week for a two-day meeting to discuss joint efforts to combat the self-styled Islamic State extremist group, or Daesh, in Iraq and Syria, according to the Saudi Press Agency. According to the Military Times, the head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Gen. Lloyd Austin, […]
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Saudi Arabia Evacuates Embassy in Yemen as Houthis Make Gains
- February 13,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia has suspended operations at its embassy in Yemen and evacuated its staff as the security situation there deteriorates, various agencies are reporting. Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, is currently under control of a Shiite militant group, the Houthis, who have battled the Saudi government along its long border with the Kingdom for years. The AFP […]
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Gulf ShippingSaudi Arabia: Riyadh, Others Ready to Help Fund Increased Security for Persian Gulf Shipping
Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region are ready to help fund U.S. plans to boost protection for oil tankers and other vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a Saudi official has said, The Wall Street Journal reported July 16.
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EnergyAnalysis: Energy security in the Gulf faces plethora of threats
Policymakers in the Gulf face the same energy “trilemma” as elsewhere: Assure access to energy, meet global climate change commitments, and manage costs and prices. But, as energy producers for the world, they also face additional concerns.
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SecuritySaudi security patrols begin in Al-Arda district in Jazan
“this is in accordance with the plan adopted by the Minister of Interior to strengthen security efforts in border areas with specialized forces characterized by a good knowledge of the region’s terrains to help thwart any drug of weapons smuggling attempts and cross-border infiltration attempts.”
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U.S.-IranTrump Bucked National-Security Aides on Proposed Iran Attack
President Trump bucked most of his top national-security advisers by abandoning retaliatory strikes in Iran on Thursday. In private conversations Friday, Mr. Trump reveled in his judgment, certain about his decision to call off the attacks while speaking of his administration as if removed from the center of it.
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SecuritySaudi security say 2 Italians injured in apparent attack
Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mansour al-Turki told The Associated Press security forces are pursuing the June 7 incident as a criminal act that appears to be centered around a personal dispute.
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Cyber SecuritySaudi Arabia’s cybersecurity industry to be valued at $5.5bn by 2023
This year alone will witness the rise of the cybersecurity market value to $3 billion as more investments are being made in the sector.
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U.S. CongressBipartisan Senate duo to force vote on US-Saudi security relationship, arms sales
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana will introduce a privileged resolution on Monday to eventually prompt a vote to assess the relationship based on Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
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SudanSudan crisis: Security forces ‘move against protesters’
Sudanese security forces have attacked a pro-democracy protest outside the military headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, activists say.
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U.S.-Saudi RelationsSaudi crown prince, Pompeo discuss regional security concerns
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also deputy prime minister and defense minister, has received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday night, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said early Sunday.
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GCC SecurityGCC states launch ‘enhanced security patrols’ in Arabian Gulf
GCC members were "specifically increasing communication and co-ordination with each other in support of regional naval co-operation and maritime security operations in the Arabian Gulf", the fleet, based in Bahrain, said on Sunday.
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