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Saudi Announces New Benefits for Soldiers and Government Workers to Offset Fiscal Reform Measures
- January 8,2018
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia announced new royal decrees to alleviate economic pain from new austerity measures taken as part of reforms meant to wean the Kingdom’s economy off of oil. After a week that saw Saudis frustrated on social media over price hikes on gasoline and power, as well as the introduction of a Value Added Tax (VAT), […]
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Saudi Cinema to Return in March 2018, Minister Al-Awwad Says
- December 11,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Information has confirmed that commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in the Kingdom as of March 2018, according to a statement by Minister Awwad Al-Awwad. When the first cinema opens, it will be the first public cinema that has been permitted to operate in Saudi Arabia in 35 years. The return of […]
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Trump Administration, Saudi Government at Odds over Yemen Blockade, Jerusalem Decision
- December 7,2017
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- SUSTG Team
In an unusual public demand of Saudi Arabia, President Trump has called on Saudi leaders to ease the blockade of Yemen to allow for humanitarian aid to assist the war-torn and decimated country. “I have directed officials in my administration to call the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to request that they completely […]
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In WSJ Op-Ed, Al-Qassabi Says Kingdom Will Not Avoid Short-Term Difficult Decisions to Eradicate Corruption, Actualize Vision 2030
- November 14,2017
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- SUSTG Team
In a op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr. Majed Al-Qassabi addressed critics of the Kingdom’s anti-corruption efforts and says the actions taken last week are evidence that Saudi Arabia is facing a “watershed moment” to eradicate the scourge of corrupt practices. “Saudi Arabia is a rich […]
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KAPSARC’s New Headquarters Near Riyadh, Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Receives LEED Platinum Status
- October 27,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The futuristic-looking new headquarters of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC) on the outskirts of Riyadh has received LEED Platinum certification—the first of Zaha Hadid Architects’ projects to receive the title. KAPSARC is a non-profit dedicated to studying energy and their environmental impacts. The new 230,000 square-foot campus comprises five buildings and cuts a striking figure against […]
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Makes Rare Public Speaking Appearance at Conference in Riyadh, Announces New Megacity
- October 24,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a rare public speaking appearance today at the Future Investment Initiative conference, organized by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The Forum in Riyadh, with attendance by chief executives of BlackRock Inc. and Blackstone Group LP and leaders from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and J.P. Morgan Chase […]
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Saudi’s PIF Continues Investment Drive in Kingdom’s Tourism and Hospitality Development
- October 2,2017
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is continuing to expand its investment portfolio in Saudi Arabia’s travel, tourism, and leisure infrastructure across different regions of the country as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic and social reform plans. The latest such development came in the form of an announcement by the PIF today that it […]
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF Takes Charge of $5b Jeddah Corniche Redevelopment to create “New Downtown”
- September 28,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced it will lead the redevelopment of Jeddah’s waterfront corniche, creating a “unique tourist, residential and commercial destination” that aims to become the “New Jeddah Downtown.” The PIF will look to add 12,000 housing units as well as shops and other attractions like museums, a cultural and social area, an activities center, […]
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Ambassador Prince Khaled bin Salman Phones Tex. Gov Abbott to Express Saudi Support after Harvey as Students Pitch In
- September 5,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Prince Khaled bin Salman telephoned Texas Governor Greg Abbott to confirm that Saudi Arabia supports the American people following the disaster of Hurricane Harvey. Harvey, which flooded many parts of Texas and Louisiana and caused dozens of deaths and billions in damage, was one of the worst storms to […]
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WHO Says Saudis are ‘Well-Prepared’ To Handle Cholera Risk at September’s Hajj
- July 14,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that Saudi Arabia’s authorities are “well prepared” to handle annual and new challenges surrounding the Hajj pilgrimage this year, taking place in September. Notably, a cholera epidemic in Yemen, which has infected more than 332,000 people, could spread during the world’s largest annual gathering, the World Health Organization […]
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Saudi ACWA Power signs $800mln water purchase contract
The SPV - Shuaibah Three Water Desalination Co. - was formed by ACWA Power and Badeel Co. for the Shuaibah 3 IWP Project plant located in in Mekkah province in the kingdom. The contract is for a period of 25 years and covers the development, construction, and operation of 600,000 m3/day SWRO.
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For the first time in years, Gazans enjoy clean seawater
This season has been different, as internationally-funded sewage treating facilities across the coastal enclave have stepped up their operations, reducing pollution to its lowest rates in many years, environment officials said. "We couldn't come before because the sea was polluted and if we did, our children used to come back home with viruses and skin diseases," said Sahar Abu Bashir, 52.
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Date production in the Al-Hassa region, Saudi Arabia in the face of climate change | Journal of Water and Climate Change
One of the largest palm production areas in Saudi Arabia is the Al-Hassa oases, it has approximately 3 million date palms. However, by the end of the 21st century (2071–2100), climate change impacts will create a strain on the date production industry in the Al-Hassa region.
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Saudi Arabia launches $666m water projects in Tabuk region
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of 26 water, environmental and agricultural projects in the Tabuk region of the kingdom at a total cost of more than SR2.5 billion ($667 million). These projects, which include four desalination projects worth SR1 billion, and 5 projects for water transmission systems valued at SR1 billion - were inaugurated by Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, at key ceremony held in Tabuk.
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Saudi Arabia prequalifies 17 firms for Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoirs project
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), the principal offtaker for water and wastewater projects in Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday released the list of the pre-qualified bidders - Lead and/or Technical and/or other members - for the Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoirs (ISWR) project, located in the Makkah region.
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Saudi Arabia Debuts Plans for Its First Water-Themed Park in Qiddiya
The 62-acre Qiddiya Water Theme Park is being developed by Orlando-based entertainment development company Falcon’s Creative Group in partnership with the Qiddiya Investment Company, a firm that is developing Qiddiya as a capital of entertainment, sports and culture.
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Capsized in Tripoli’s Murky Economic Waters
While recent protests have flooded Tripoli, many individuals have fled Lebanon in search of better opportunities. According to the Lebanese Army Guidance Directorate, the Lebanese Army stopped 4 boats from departure in 2020 and over 20 boats in 2021. The capsized boat on Saturday invoked further protest in Tripoli with participants dissenting against government inaction and increased socio-economic anxiety. Notably, this political disappointment may play a crucial role in the upcoming Lebanese elections scheduled for May 15, 2022.
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Saudi Arabia prequalifies companies for 3 PPP water transmission projects
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), the principal off-taker for water and wastewater projects in Saudi Arabia, has prequalified companies for three public-private partnership (PPP) water transmission projects in the Kingdom. In separate statements dated 19 April 2022, SWPC said it has prequalified companies for Riyadh – Qassim, Jubail – Buraydah and Rayis – Rabigh Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Projects.
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Saudi Arabia seeks consultants for water reservoir and pipeline supervision
The ISWR programme consists of the development, financing, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance and transfer of the independent water reservoirs. The ISWR projects will be developed under a build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) model by a project company which will have a 100 per cent stake in the firm. Construction of the first reservoir is due to begin in 2023, with the project expected to be commissioned in 2025.
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Saudi Aramco receives bids for Ras Tanura water plant
Saudi Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, has received bids for the project to develop an independent wastewater treatment plant (IWTP) at the Ras Tanura complex, located on the eastern coast of the country, reports Energy & Utilities. According to the news agency, at least two companies submitted bids for the wastewater treatment plant, including Metito and Miahona.
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