But 23 years after 9/11, the Taliban hold sway. Their fundamentalist interpretation of Islamic doctrines is the law of the land. Their draconian edicts once more asphyxiate Afghanistan society. And Afghan women, as they were a generation ago, are yet again thwarted from school, restricted in all they can do and banned from revealing their faces and even their voices in public.
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Over 700 Dead and Hundreds More Injured after Stampede in Mina Seen as ‘Worst Hajj Disaster in 25 Years’
At least 717 pilgrims were killed and 805 others were injured on Thursday in a stampede in Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, in the worst disaster to strike the annual haj pilgrimage in 25 years. The stampede was caused by two large groups of pilgrims arriving together at a crossroads on their way […]
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U.S. Coordinates with Saudi Arabia to Return Guantanamo Detainee
A suspected former bodyguard to Osama bin Laden has been transferred from Guantanamo Bay to his native Saudi Arabia, according to U.S. DoD officials. “The United States is grateful to the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its willingness to support ongoing U.S. efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. The United […]
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2015 C3 US-Arab Business Summit – New York City
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and C3 International, the C3US-Arab Business Summit will take place on Monday, October 19, 2015, in New York City at the Union League Club. The summit will focus on “Cyber Security, Smart Cities, and Bilateral Prosperity.” Save the date and register now […]
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Key Backing of Iran Deal by Saudi King Salman Could Further Boost U.S.-Saudi Military Ties
Following King Salman’s personal and public support for the P5+1 deal with Iran at the White House last week, the United States and Saudi Arabia have overcome one of the largest bi-lateral diplomatic hurdles in decades. The strong support follows months of salesmanship by the Obama administration and paves the way for continued military and […]
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As Saudi Student Scholarship Program Expands to All Students Abroad, MoE Explores Limiting Program’s Scope to Medicine and Engineering
While visiting the United States last week, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman extended the Kingdom’s already expansive scholarship program to all students studying abroad, including to those currently paying their own way. The King met directly with Saudi students studying in the United States while in Washington and made the announcement during his visit. However, according […]
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King Salman’s Energetic Visit to Washington
During King Salman’s visit to Washington last week – his first official state visit anywhere – the King had back-to-back meetings with President Obama at the White House and met with Saudi military personnel, Saudi students, former U.S. presidents, former Aramco employees and the U.S.-Saudi business community in a schedule that provided a boost to U.S.-Saudi relations. […]
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U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum Opens in Washington, D.C. with Panel of Ministers and High-Level Government Officials
The U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum opened today in Washington, D.C. with a panel of high level ministers and officials to discuss the investment climate in Saudi Arabia. The event opened with a keynote by Abdullatif al-Othman, Governor and Chairman of the Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA), the primary organizer of the event alongside the Council […]
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Viral Marketing Video by Coca Cola Seats 6 Strangers Together for Iftar Dinner
During Ramadan, Coca-Cola Middle East created a video along with an anti-prejudice campaign in which six strangers came together for an iftar dinner to urge tolerance. The video was shot in the dark using infrared video equipment so the men couldn’t see each other as they chatted about various topics. When the lights turned on, they […]
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Fire at Saudi Aramco Residence Complex Kills 10, Hundreds Injured; Cause of Fire Unknown
A fire broke out at a housing complex for Saudi Aramco workers in the eastern city of Khobar, killing 10 people and injuring hundreds, according to reports. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but the BBC reports that Saudi Aramco has begun an investigation into the cause. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia’s […]
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King Salman’s Visit to United States Follows Years of U.S.-Saudi Bi-Lateral Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is set to meet with President Obama on September 4, 2015, the first visit by a Saudi head of state since King Abdullah in September of 2010. This is the second time President Obama and King Salman will meet in person this year and follows a busy 2015 for bi-lateral meetings between the […]
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Saudi Schools Launch Mandarin Classes For Young Students!
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Will a Turkey-Iraq Security Agreement Diminish Iran’s Hold Over Iraq?
The MoU, which followed a historic visit to Iraq in April by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is a significant maneuver intended to solidify Turkey’s influence in Iraq. By labeling the Kurdish Kurdistan Workers Party or PKK a “banned organization,” Turkey seeks to legitimize its cross-border operations and strengthen its foothold in Iraqi politics and security.
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Afghan women endure draconian Taliban, 23 years after 9/11
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BlackRock-managed fund buys stake in Saudi-Bahrain pipeline
A BlackRock-managed fund (BLK.N), opens new tab has bought a minority stake in a pipeline linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain from Bahrain state oil firm Bapco Energies, the two firms said on Wednesday, as the small Gulf state tries to extract value from its energy assets. A fund managed by BlackRock's Diversified Infrastructure business bought the stake in Saudi Bahrain Pipeline Company (SBPC), they said in a joint statement.
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Saudi Arabia to stage first-ever Billboard Arabia Music Awards
Saudi Arabia’s Billboard Arabia is set to stage the first-ever Billboard Arabia Music Awards (BBAMAs) in Riyadh to celebrate the Arab musical talent from across the region. The awards is set to take place on December 11, 2024, at King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, and will form part of the first-ever Riyadh Music Week, an initiative bringing together the global music community for a series of music festivals and events.
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Saudi Aramco Boosts Cooperation With Chinese Petrochemical Giants
The agreement is a follow-up of an April cooperation agreement about forming the joint venture in SASREF, as well as significant investments in the Saudi and Chinese petrochemical sectors. Rongsheng could potentially buy 50% stake in SASREF, the development of a liquids-to-chemicals expansion project at SASREF, while Aramco could acquire 50% in Rongsheng’s affiliate Ningbo Zhongjin Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (ZJPC), and participate in ZJPC’s expansion project.
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Saudi: Nationwide Initiative To Replace Old ACs
Previously, a similar effort targeted seven major Saudi cities and ended in late 2023. Created in 2010, the Saudi Energy Efficiency Centre also launched an initiative for installing high-efficiency air conditioners that ended in late 2021. The air conditioner market in Saudi Arabia is projected to rise in value from the current SR2.3 billion to SR3.1 billion by 2029, according to a recent media report.
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Qualcomm, Aramco and RDIA Plan Design in Saudi Arabia Startup Program
Qualcomm, through its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Aramco, and Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) are planning to launch Design in Saudi Arabia (DISA). DISA is envisaged to be an incubator program for Saudi Arabia that aims to support startups that are adopting AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless technologies for industrial use cases.
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KAPSARC Leverages GIS for Off-Grid EV Charging in Saudi Arabia
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