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Comprehensive Document Outlining Saudi Arabia’s Counterterrorism Strategy, Successes Released
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington has distributed a comprehensive document outlining the Kingdom’s efforts to fight terrorism. The detailed publication was distributed to Congress as debate regarding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks heat up following the recent unanimous Senate vote to pass the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) bill. The Kingdom […]
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Senate Passes JASTA Despite Stiff Opposition from White House, Saudi Leaders
The Senate on Tuesday passed H.R.3815, also known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), a bill that would allow the families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to sue Saudi Arabia over its alleged support for terrorism, despite stiff opposition from the White House and Saudi leaders. This is the second time […]
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Responding to Bloomberg Freedom of Information Act Request, U.S. Treasury Reveals How Much U.S. Debt is Held by Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Treasury Department revealed for the first time ever how much debt Saudi Arabia is holding, breaking an unusual and longstanding policy of secrecy regarding how much the Kingdom holds. Saudi Arabia held $116.8 billion in U.S. debt at the end of March. That is down 6% from its highest level in January 2016. Bloomberg first reported the […]
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Saudi General’s New Warning on Yemen’s Capital Underscores Importance of Latest U.N.-Backed Peace Talks
The Saudi-led coalition will fight to regain Yemen’s capital city from Houthi rebels if current peace talks backed by the United Nations collapse, according to Saudi Arabia’s Brigadier General Ahmed Asseri, who has been the official spokesman for the Saudi military during the conflict. The threat underscores the importance to Saudi Arabia of bringing a lasting solution to […]
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Graphic: Saudi Arabia Reshuffles Government Leaders, Modifies Ministries
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a Royal Order on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 making changes to the government structure and key leaders. The Royal Order follows the recently released ‘Vision 2030’ economic and development plan to transform the Saudi economy and society into the 21st Century. The full text of the changes as issued by […]
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The 13 ‘Programs’ in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 document, released on Monday April 25th, provides an ambitious roadmap for significant changes to the Kingdom’s economy and society over the next 15 years. The document highlights three general themes: a “vibrant society“, a “thriving economy“, and an “ambitious nation,” under which the document makes commitments to achieve progress on both […]
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Graphic: Visualizing the Themes in Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ Roadmap
Saudi Arabia’s recently released ‘Vision 2030’ provides the framework of ambitious plans to transform the Kingdom’s economy and society. Additional details – especially in regard to the economy-focused National Transformation Program – will be released over the next 4-6 weeks. Drafted by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs on instructions from King Salman, the just-released document provides […]
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President Obama, King Salman Attend GCC Summit in Riyadh; Pledge to build on ‘Deep Strategic Partnership’
President Obama and King Salman attended the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today at the Al-Diriyah Palace. The White House on Wednesday called the summit “an important opportunity for the United States and its Gulf partners to strengthen cooperation against [the Islamic State group] and also to address regional […]
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Muted Reception for President Obama in Riyadh Belies Strong U.S.-Saudi Cooperation on Security, Economy
President Obama arrived in Riyadh today to a chilly official reception from Saudi Arabia indicative of strained ties between his administration and the Kingdom. While King Salman welcomed the other heads of state of the visiting GCC leaders with “pomp and circumstance,” President Obama deplaned Air Force One and was met by the governor of Riyadh […]
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Deputy Crown Prince: Saudi National Transformation Plan Part of Larger ‘Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’ to be Unveiled April 25
During another interview with Bloomberg last week Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the “Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” – a comprehensive plan the includes developmental, economic and social aspects and is intended to position Saudi Arabia for a post-oil era – will be announced on April 25th. The National Transformation Plan […]
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Archaeologists discuss latest findings from Al-Faw, Saudi Arabia’s newest World Heritage Site
The event, organized by the Saudi Heritage Commission, follows the addition in July of Al-Faw to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. It is the eighth location in the Kingdom to achieve this recognition. Ajab Al-Otaibi, director of the commission’s Archaeological Documentation and Research department talked about the ways in which recent discoveries have changed our understanding of ancient civilizations in the region. “The most recent excavations have revealed a complex network of trade routes and cultural exchanges that connected Al-Faw with other kingdoms in the Arabian Peninsula and beyond,” he said.
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Saudi embassy in US issues advisory to citizens on Hurricane Milton
The Kingdom’s embassy in the US issued an emergency advisory to Saudis in Florida and neighboring states as Hurricane Milton restrengthened to a Category 5 as it barreled toward the state on Tuesday. The embassy asked Saudis to follow guidelines by state authorities in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
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Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission vows to protect archeological sites against violators
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission stressed that it will stand firmly against people who tamper with archeological sites, taking legal measures against them and preventing any transgressions that pose a threat to the safety of the Kingdom’s heritage. In the past week, the commission observed several violations of the antiquities and urban heritage regulations in Al-Wajh governorate in the Tabuk region and referred 23 expatriates to the relevant authorities.
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Saudi Red Sea Authority set to attract 19 million tourists to Red Sea coast by 2030
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) aims to develop a thriving coastal tourism sector in the Red Sea, contributing approximately SR85 billion to the GDP by 2030. This would capture 30 percent of the Kingdom’s leisure tourism and 40 percent of total entertainment spending, attracting 19 million tourists, and generating more than 210,000 jobs.
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Iran’s FM to visit Saudi Arabia amid hardliner backlash over Arab response to Gaza
Last Friday, for the first time in five years, reinforcing a message he has focused on recently: the unity of Muslim countries against the presence of the US and other Western powers in the region. Khamenei called for solidarity, stating, “We have to tighten the belt of defense... from Afghanistan to Yemen, Iran to Gaza and Lebanon, in all Islamic countries. That’s the first issue I wanted to discuss.”
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Saudi Arabia tops Arab cement producers, ranks 10th globally: Alkhorayef
Saudi Arabia ranks first in the Arab world and tenth globally in cement production, with an annual output capacity exceeding 80 million tons from 20 domestic factories, according to Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
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Atlético Madrid stadium rights bought by Saudi state airline
Saudi Arabia has consolidated its branding push with Atlético Madrid by paying for naming rights to the Spanish club's stadium for the next nine years. Atlético, which has been sponsored by Saudi state-owned Riyadh Air since last season, confirmed on Wednesday that its Metropolitano stadium will be known as the Riyadh Air Metropolitano henceforth until 2033. Atlético did not say how much it was receiving for the new agreement "which makes the Saudi Arabian company the most important sponsor in the club's history."
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Inside Saudi Arabia’s Remarkable Logistics Transformation
The 2024 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index continues to rank Saudi Arabia highly across several key metrics and demonstrates the impact of the agenda set forth by Saudi Vision 2030. The country ranks sixth for ‘international opportunities’ in the logistics sector, up three places from 2023. When it comes to ‘business fundamentals’ and ‘digital readiness’, it ranks third and sixth respectively, showing how well the Kingdom matches up in the context of global logistics. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has risen 17 places in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index and is set to host the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh later this month, reflecting its growing status as a leader in the field.
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Saudi q-commerce Nana acquires Rasseed app
Founded in 2016 by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and Sami Alhelwah, Nana is a digital grocery shopping platform dedicated to fulfilling daily, weekly, and monthly household grocery needs. Meanwhile, Rasseed, founded in Saudi Arabia in 2016, is focused on providing software solutions to simplify the purchase of branded and local gift cards.
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Saudi Arabia, Japan are the safest and least crime countries among G20
A recent statistic for the Global Crime Index for 2023 showed that Saudi Arabia and Japan topped the list of the safest and least crime countries in the G20, as the Kingdom came in second place in the list of the safest countries, with a rate of 75.3, reflecting the success of ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the country, and reliance on strict legal systems and advanced technologies to monitor security, in addition to community programs aimed at enhancing safety and preventing crime.
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