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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
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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As GCC Ministers Meet in Riyadh to Discuss Yemen, Houthis Conduct Military Drill on Saudi Border
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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Report Sheds Light on Saudi Oil Policy Decision Making During Price Drop
An exhaustive report in the Financial Times (a paywalled source) by reporter Anjli Raval sheds light on Saudi thinking and strategy during the fall in the price of oil from highs in the summer of 2014. The report, which requires subscription to read, follows Saudi policy and events in oil markets, month to month, starting in June […]
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Sisi in Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Strengthens Diplomatic, Security Ties with Egypt
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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King Salman’s Cash Payments Give One-Off Jolt to Saudi Economy
After the death of King Abdullah and the smooth succession to Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman, the new Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques announced a one-off $32.3 billion spend of two months of wages and other cash handouts to Saudi citizens, government employees, soldiers, pensioners and students on government stipends at home and abroad. After the announcement, […]
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Prince Turki al Faisal Says Poorly-Coordinated ‘Pinprick’ Attacks on Daesh Are Too Limited to Succeed
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki al Faisal told NPR that limited attacks on the self-styled Islamic State, or Daesh, are unlikely to work and that efforts thus far have been “disjointed.” “Having simply these pinprick attacks on certain areas is not going to resolve the issue,” al Faisal said, and added, “You really have two air […]
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Kechichian: How will Saudi Foreign Policy Evolve Under King Salman?
Following the successful and smooth transition of power from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah to the new King Salman, all eyes are on how the new Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques will navigate the regional and global foreign policy landscape. Although King Salman kept on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Saudi al Faisal, major […]
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#FocusKSA – Saudi Arabia in Transition – Fahad Nazer and Theodore Karasik [Full Video]
SUSTG’s Richard Wilson and SUSRIS’ Patrick Ryan held an online discussion with Theodore Karasik and Fahad Nazer to discuss Saudi Arabia’s transition in leadership and the implications for the Kingdom’s domestic, regional policies. Introductory and overview remarks by each speaker can be watched at the links below.
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Despite Falling Oil Prices, Saudi-Dow Chemical $20 Billion Chemical Plant Going Ahead
Despite a significant fall in oil prices since July 2014, Saudi Arabia’s joint venture partnership with Dow Chemical to build a $20 billion chemicals plant is going forward with an estimated completion date at full output of 2017, according to a report in Bloomberg based on comments made by a company official in Dubai. The ambitious […]
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SUSTG/SUSRIS Exclusive: Gulf Experts Fahad Nazer and Theodore Karasik Discuss Saudi Arabia’s New Leadership and Implications for Domestic, Regional Challenges
Last week, SUSTG’s Richard Wilson and SUSRIS’ Patrick Ryan held an online discussion with Theodore Karasik and Fahad Nazer to discuss Saudi Arabia’s transition in leadership and the implications for the Kingdom’s domestic, regional policies. The discussion, part of a SUSTG and SUSRIS’ ongoing FocusKSA series of conversations with Saudi leaders and experts in the public […]
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Saudi Arabia set to participate in 2024 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The Saudi delegation, headed by His Excellency Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal F. Alibrahim, will include representatives from 13 entities from the government. The delegation includes the Ministry of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, National Center for Vegetation Coverage and Combatting Desertification, National Center for Environmental Compliance, General Food Security Authority (GFSA), Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Royal Commission for Al-Ula, Al Madinah Region Development Authority, Quality of Life Program, and Qassim Urban Observatory.
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Saudi Couple Stuns With Epic Formula 1 Inspired Wedding Entrance
“We both love doing things differently,” said 32-year-old Abdulaziz to Arab News. “The whole experience was iconic and incredibly special. We’re so grateful for making our night as memorable as our relationship,” added 26-year-old Amirah.
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Saudi Arabia keen to get more women in the workforce
Tourism and hospitality in Saudi Arabia are experiencing a remarkable transformation driven by the increased participation of women, thanks to inspirational leaders and strong government action. This shift is significant considering that tourism is one of the few global industries where women already constitute the majority of the workforce. Saudi Arabia is keen to get more women in the workforce, and the Kingdom has already surpassed its Vision 2030 ambition of achieving 30 percent female participation in the labor market.
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Did a deal between Saudi Arabia and US to sell oil in dollars expire?
A claim emerged in Chinese-language social media posts in June that Saudi Arabia terminated a 50-year formal agreement with the United States to conduct oil transactions in U.S. dollars, under a deal called the “petrodollar agreement.” But the claims are false. No known formal deal stipulating that Saudi Arabia must sell oil in U.S. dollars exists. While not formally bound by agreement, Saudi Arabia has in practice conducted all its oil deals over the past several decades entirely in U.S. dollars.
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Saudi sports ministry offers six pro clubs to domestic and foreign private investors
Al Okhdood, Al Orouba and Al Kholoud, will all play in the 18-team Pro League next season, while the Saudi sports ministry said that Al Zulfi, Al Nahda and Al Ansar were selected for the next round of privatisation based on their “operational readiness, financial health, administrative capabilities, and athletic facilities”. They would also step into the top tier.
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NATO’s narrow window of opportunity for an effective Southern Strategy
The upcoming Washington Summit will mark the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) 75th anniversary with a wealth of initiatives aimed at further bolstering NATO’s deterrence and defense capabilities while providing Ukraine with a “bridge” toward future membership in the Alliance. Perhaps less known, NATO leaders will also look into revamping the bloc’s engagement with the South — namely, the Middle East and Africa
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Israel turbocharges West Bank settlement expansion with largest land grab in decades
Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, a settlement tracking group said Wednesday, a move that is likely to worsen already soaring tensions linked to the war in Gaza. Authorities recently approved the appropriation of 12.7 square kilometers (nearly 5 square miles) of land in the Jordan Valley, according to a copy of the order obtained by The Associated Press. Data from Peace Now, the tracking group, indicate it was the largest single appropriation approved since the 1993 Oslo accords at the start of the peace process.
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Perspective: If war hits Lebanon, it will be especially hard for the country to pick up the pieces
The episode reaffirmed the growing rift between a number of Lebanon’s Maronite Christian and Shiite community leaders, which has been widening in recent years. For many Maronites, Hezbollah’s hegemony over Lebanon, its determination to bring in a Maronite president of its own choosing, and its ability to provoke a conflict with Israel without bothering to consult with the Lebanese state or its sectarian counterparts, have all provoked a questioning of their country’s sectarian social contract.
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Ensuring Clean Water Amidst Saudi Arabia’s Development Surge
According to Turner & Townsend’s International Construction Market Survey (ICMS) 2024, increasing demand, especially in Saudi Arabia (KSA), is driving up construction expenses. Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, has become the priciest city in the region for construction, with costs soaring to $2,593 per square meter due to rapid growth.
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Saudi Arabia announces privatization of 14 sports teams
The Ministry of Sport announced on Wednesday that 14 teams from various divisions will be privatized as part of the second phase of the second track in the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project. In this phase, sports clubs at various levels will be made available for privatization to both domestic and foreign investors. The first batch of clubs includes six clubs (Al-Zulfi, Al-Nahda, Al-Okhdood, Al-Ansar, Al-Orouba, and Al-Kholood). Investors can visit the NCP website to apply and get the required information if they want to invest in the clubs included in the first batch starting from August 2024. Al-Shoulla, Hajar, Al-Najma, Al-Riyadh, Al-Rawda, Jeddah, Al-Taraji, and Al-Sahel are the next eight clubs whose offerings will be completed sequentially later.
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