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For One Journalist, Dangers of Getting Too Close to Extremists Proves Costly
Business Insider has an interesting item about how Aymenn Al Tamimi’s career came apart in public last week:
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Theodore Karasik on ISIL in Iraq and the Implications for Saudi Arabia
In a FocusKSA interview last week, Dr. Theodore Karasik addressed the expansion of ISIL control in Iraq and the challenges for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “ISIL is continuing to look to expand in other directions, and one of those directions includes Saudi Arabia,” Dr. Theodore Karasik told SUSRIS in the interview. On July 6th, […]
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30k Saudi Troops Deployed to Iraq’s Border after Iraqi Troops Vacate
30,000 Saudi troops have been deployed to the Iraq border after Iraqi troops fled following ISIL’s incursion, according to a report. Al Arabiya reports that the troops are being deployed to secure the border with Iraq after the border was left “unprotected.” The move follows activity along Saudi Arabia’s border to the south with Yemen, […]
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An Exclusive Interview with Steve Clemons from the Atlantic on ISIL, Iraq, and Syria
The deteriorating security situation in Iraq and the swift territorial advance of the extremist Sunni militia the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) present an extraordinarily complex set of local, regional and even global challenges for both Saudi Arabia and the United States. Where is the situation in Iraq going? What are the […]
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Uptick in US-Saudi Diplomacy including Secretary Kerry’s Praise for Saudi ‘Compassion’ for its $500m Humanitarian Pledge to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry lauded Saudi Arabia’s “compassion” and “generosity” after the Kingdom announced it would donate $500 million in humanitarian aid to all people of Iraq, regardless of ethnicity or religion, according to a release made public by the State Department. “Saudi Arabia has made an enormous and very significant commitment to help […]
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Ambassador Chas Freeman on US-Saudi Relations, Obama Visit
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Richard Wilson and the Saudi-US Trade Group (SUSTG) [Video]
SUSTG’s Richard Wilson interviewed by SUSRIS editor-in-chief Patrick Ryan, the first in a new series called FocusKSA.
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‘Observe Ramadan in the true spirit of Islam’
Imams in mosques throughout the Kingdom, including those in Makkah and Madinah, welcomed on Friday the holy month of Ramadan with an immense sense of piety and requested their respective congregation to strictly follow the teachings of the Holy Qur’an during the fasting period. The Supreme Court in Riyadh called on all Muslims in the […]
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Needed Changes at Saudi Arabia’s Majlis As Shura Council
A parliament is a legislature. More generally, “parliament” may simply refer to a democratic government’s legislature. The term is derived from the French parlement, the action of parler (“to speak”): a parlement is a discussion. The term came to mean a meeting at which such a discussion took place. It acquired its modern meaning as […]
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FocusKSA: An Interview with Abdulaziz Alhazmi, COO and Acting Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia)
On the eve of the 2014 Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) Career Fair and Graduation Ceremony last week, I sat down with Abdulaziz Alhazmi, COO and Acting Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). Saudia is a major sponsor of these events and Mr. Alhazmi was in Virginia to personally congratulate the 12,500 Saudi students […]
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Inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, worth more than $60M, hopes to send ‘positive message’ to struggling industry
Boasting the largest prize pool in esports history, this year’s inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) could prove to be a pivotal moment for the industry.
Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation – and with the latest details announced on Tuesday – the EWC will bring together gamers, publishers and fans from across the world under one roof for an eight-week competitive gaming bonanza in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tournament will include top global clubs competing against each other across 19 esports titles, including Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, EA Sports FC 24, Fortnite, League of Legends, Rocket League, StarCraft II, Street Fighter 6 and TEKKEN 8.
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China willing to work with Saudi Arabia to avoid further tension in Middle East
China is willing to work together with Saudi Arabia to avoid further escalation of confrontation in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said to his Saudi counterpart over a phone call. China appreciates Saudi Arabia’s emphasis on resolving the issue of the attack on Iran’s embassy in Syria through diplomatic means, the official Xinhua said.
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Saudi Arabia to host Sudan peace talks in next three weeks: US
Saudi Arabia will host fresh peace talks within the next three weeks on the war in Sudan, the United States said, calling Tuesday for both sides to "negotiate in good faith toward a ceasefire."
The discussions, which will be held in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah, were announced on Monday at a France-backed international conference in Paris that raised more than two million euros for Sudan.
For over a year, the northeast African country has been ravaged by conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, causing what the United Nations has called "one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory."
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Saudi Arabia Seeks Data Law Balance: Streamlining Business While Upholding International Standards
Saudi Arabia's Proposed amendments to its Data Protection Law (DPL) could significantly impact international companies operating in the region. These changes focus on streamlining the process of transferring personal data outside the country, potentially offering greater flexibility and cost savings for businesses.
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Saudi independent musician takes road less traveled
As the music scene diversifies in Saudi Arabia, from psychedelic rock to electronic dance, young artist SOVL is bringing a new flavor to the mix. SOVL is a self-taught independent musician who was on a quest to create a top-notch, industry-standard album on his own that reflected his personal artistry and carried a meaningful narrative. He platformed a distinct blend of alternative, modern, and indie rock, all rooted in the DNA of guitar music. “As an independent musician, it’s a harder process than someone, say, signed to a label. But I try to take advantage of what I have,” he said.
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World Bank raises its forecast of Saudi economy growth to 5.9%
The World Bank raised its forecast for the growth of Saudi economy during the next year, 2025, by about 1.7% to 5.9%, compared to its previous forecast last January of 4.2%.
The bank reduced its expectations for the growth of Saudi economy during 2024 to 2.5%, compared to its expectations last January of 4.1%, a difference of 1.6%. -
Saudi Arabia favors internal political solution for Sudan crisis
Al-Khereiji made the remarks while participating, on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in the Paris Conference on Sudan on Monday. In his speech, the deputy minister emphasized that the Kingdom’s participation in the meeting is motivated by its keenness to activate international efforts and multilateral cooperation to achieve sustainable peace and security in Sudan. “The Kingdom also aims to complement the efforts made to resume the political process and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people,” he said.
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Raytheon Saudi Arabia enters strategic partnership with GAMI
The initiatives include exploring the manufacturing and testing of a number of key components within the Kingdom’s Patriot air defence system - including the production of the Patriot missile launcher with Arabian International Company (AIC) for Steel, the manufacturing of the GEM-T missile canister with Zahid Industries, and the final assembly, integration, and testing of the Patriot GEM-T effector with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI).
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Saudi Arabia, GCC to see more rainfall due to warmer weather, cloud seeding: Experts
As climate change warms the oceans, Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf countries are set to experience bigger and more frequent rainstorms, experts say, while a surging number of cloud-seeding programs will enhance rainfall and boost freshwater reserves in the region.
In recent years, Saudi cities from Jeddah to Dammam have been hit by torrential downpours and thunderstorms and over the past few days, across the Gulf region, countries have experienced severe weather conditions, resulting in fatal floods and significant disturbances.
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Putin tells the Middle East to pull back from a catastrophic clash
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged all sides in the Middle East to refrain from action that would trigger a new confrontation which he warned would be fraught with catastrophic consequences for the region, the Kremlin said.Putin, who has forged much closer ties with the Islamic Republic since sending troops into Ukraine in 2022, spoke to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi by phone about what the Kremlin called "retaliatory measures taken by Iran."
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