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In Speech, King Salman Delivers His Vision for Saudi Arabia
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
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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The State of Internet in MENA 2015: Growth in Full Throttle (But Beware of Bumps)
It’s an exciting time for MENA’s online industry. While traditional industries’ investors are starting to worry – due to low oil prices, a potential slowdown in construction and real-estate, and eroding margins in telecom and banking- online businesses continue to thrive, thanks to high demand and adoption of transactional services, as well as the transformation […]
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#FocusKSA: SUSTG Speaks with Sharif Atta of SQM Frontier Management on the Opening of the Saudi Stock Market to Wider Foreign Investment
Sharif Atta of SQM Frontier Management speaks with SUSTG’s Richard Wilson on the opening of the Tadawul, or Saudi Stock Market, to wider foreign investment this Spring. The conversation is part of SUSTG and SUSRIS’ ongoing #FocusKSA discussions on Saudi Arabia.
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Secretary of State John Kerry Heads to Riyadh for a ‘Full Schedule’ Visit; Moment Seen as a ‘Get-to-Know You’ Opportunity for the Secretary
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Saudi Arabia for what the State department called a “full schedule” of meetings with King Salman, GCC ministers, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Saud al Faisal. Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive Wednesday night and stay overnight in Riyadh. On Thursday, […]
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MERS Still ‘Baffling’ Scientists as WHO Criticizes Implementation of Prevention Methods in Saudi Arabia; Riyadh Hospital Temporarily Closed
As MERS cases spike in Saudi Arabia, a delegation of World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations visited Saudi Arabia and concluded that the Kingdom must do more to combat the spread of the disease, particularly in hospitals, according to a press release from the WHO today. “Although data collection and surveillance have improved globally […]
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Saudi MCI Proposes New E-Commerce Law
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has proposed a new draft e-commerce law to govern online transactions in the Kingdom. The eCommerce market share in Saudi Arabia will hit $13.3 billion in 2015, so a new law, if passed, would help to regulate the growing industry. According to the website Tfour.me, Saudi Arabia’s online retail […]
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A Transitioning Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: SUSRIS Interviews Theodore Karasik
This week, SUSRIS featured in two parts a wide-ranging interview with Dr. Theodore Karasik in which the expert discussed the recent transition in Saudi Arabia and the implications for regional and global affairs. Karasik, based in Dubai as a Senior Advisor to Risk Insurance Management and formerly Director of Research and Development at the Institute for […]
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Discovering Business in Saudi Arabia 2014-2015
The Saudi-British Relations Information Service (SBRIS), shares with its readers the 2014-2015 Discovering Business handbook published by Allurentis Ltd, in association with UK Trade and Investment and the Saudi Committee for International Trade. The report series, now available on SBRIS in three sections with more forthcoming, highlights key sectors and provides important, in-depth data on the […]
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HRH Saudi King Abdullah Donates $104M for Syria Food Aid following World Food Program Shortfall
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz contributed $104 million to the World Food Program (WFP) to help meet an urgent need for funding to continue food distribution to millions of refugees sheltering in countries neighboring Syria, in Ethiopia and in Kenya, the Embassy said in a press release. “The contribution […]
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Oil tumbles on easing fears of wider Middle East war
Brent and U.S. crude oil futures fell on Tuesday as traders grew less nervous about the potential for a wider war in the Middle East, with Iran yet to act on threats to retaliate on Israel for assassination of a Hamas official in Tehran. Benchmark Brent crude futures settled down $1.61, or 1.96% at $80.69 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude finished down $1.71, or 2.14%, at $78.35 a barrel.
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Israel Was Less Flexible in Recent Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Documents Show
For weeks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has denied that he is trying to block a cease-fire deal in Gaza by hardening Israel’s negotiating position. Mr. Netanyahu has consistently placed all blame for the deadlocked negotiations on Hamas, even as senior members of the Israeli security establishment accused him of slowing the process himself.
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New report demonstrates huge potential for digital label growth in Saudi Arabia
As the MENA region’s graphic arts and packaging industries gear up for the first Gulf Print & Pack exhibition in Saudi Arabia next year, a new report demonstrates the astonishing growth potential of the Saudi digital printing market. The report, compiled by consultancy Astute Analytica, predicts that the Saudi digital print sector will generate revenues of US$ 766.58 million by 2032, up from US$ 351.33 million in 2023 - a CAGR of 9.24 percent during the forecast period 2024-2032.
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Opinion poll: 66% see reckless driving by bike delivery boys
At a time when delivery app bikes are spreading randomly on the roads, the Saudi Center for Opinion Polling (SCOP) revealed in its latest survey that 66 percent of the those participated in the survey witnessed reckless driving behavior on the part of delivery representatives. It was also found in the survey that 59 percent of the participants were upset with the way delivery representatives drive their bikes, Al Arabiya.net reported.
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Attitudes Toward Arabic-English Code Switching in Saudi Society
This study is designed to explore the attitudes of Saudi students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University toward code switching between colloquial Arabic and English and toward borrowing from the English language in Saudi society, considering two significant variables: major studied and gender.
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How this Saudi hospital redefined its global healthcare branding
Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art healthcare technology, earning recognition on regional and global platforms. This presents a compelling opportunity for Saudi healthcare communicators to embrace branding to extend their innovation and influence across the global industry.
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Middle East Trillions Force New Concessions From Wall Street
Sitting atop nearly $4 trillion and acutely aware of their importance to Western capital markets, the Middle East’s biggest state-controlled funds are increasingly asking asset managers what they’ll do in return for an investment. These firms are being urged — and at times required — to have more gatherings in the Gulf, set up local offices and bring more people to live and work in the area.
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China Energy Engineering signs $972 million solar deal with Saudi partners
China Energy Engineering (601868.SS), opens new tab signed a 6.98 billion yuan ($972 million) contract to build a solar power plant in Saudi Arabia, a Monday filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, marking the latest in a string of China-Saudi renewable energy deals. The 2 gigawatt (GW) photovoltaic plant will be built by a joint venture between a China Energy Engineering consortium and Saudi partners sovereign fund PIF, ACWA Power (2082.SE), opens new tab, and Saudi Aramco Power Company.
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Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid: A Global Buzz!
Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 is sparking unprecedented excitement and national pride. Social media is buzzing with hashtags like #Saudi2034bid and #GrowingTogether as the world watches closely. Under the leadership of His Highness Mohammed bin Salman, this bid is more than a sporting event—it’s a leap towards Vision 2030 and a chance to showcase Saudi Arabia’s rich culture. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s endorsement fueling the buzz, the global anticipation is palpable.
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Saudi Arabia to continue bearing fees of expatriates working in industrial sector until end of 2025
The Cabinet decision comes in the wake of the expiry of the five-year waiving of expatriate fee for industrial workers. During 2019, the Saudi government, under a drive for job creation, had imposed fees on expatriate workers to encourage hiring of Saudis. However, the government waived fees on expatriate workers employed in the industrial sector for five years effective from Oct. 1, 2019. That decision was taken as part of the short-term urgent solutions to stimulate industrial investments in order to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
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