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Suspect Journalism: The New York Post’s Shoddy Saudi Student Reporting
A Saudi student studying in the United States on the King Abdullah Scholarship Program was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday. The student was one of at least two Saudi nationals hospitalized as a result of the attack. One of the victim’s friends told Al Arabiya that an amputation was almost required but […]
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Should the U.N. Security Council have a Permanent Seat for Arab States?
In the wake of Saudi Arabia’s decision to turn down a non-permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United Nations Abdallah Yahya A. Al-Mouallimi is calling for Arab states to be permanently represented on the U.N.’s most powerful body and for veto power to be eliminated.
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Ease of doing business: Saudi Arabia Drops 4 Slots to 26th Overall in World Bank Ranking for 2014
Saudi Arabia is second in the Middle East in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report and 26th overall, according to the recently released 2014 report. The placement represents an overall drop of 4 slots in the coveted ranking since 2013, when the Kingdom was ranked 22nd overall.
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Saudi Arabia Sees Limited Impact from US Shale Oil While SABIC Eyes Gas
According to this report by Summer Said in the Wall Street Journal, a close advisor of Saudi Arabia’s Minster of Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Al Naimi said that the production of oil from shale will be “too limited and costly” to make a significant impact on the interests of exporters, but that the so-called […]
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Photos of Saudi Arabia’s Impressive Pavilion at the Hannover Industrial Forum in Germany
Saudi Arabia’s presence at the Hannover Industrial Forum, which took place in Hannover, Germany this week, is worth seeing. The Kingdom constructed a massive pavilion to show off business opportunities in Saudi Arabia and provide a networking platform for visitors of the expo in Hannover, Germany.
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Billionaires Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Bill Gates Team Up to Defeat Polio
Two of the richest men in the world, and the two richest men in the United States and Saudi Arabia respectively, are teaming up through their foundations to finally eradicate polio, according to a press release. “The Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation-Global (Registered in Lebanon), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, signed […]
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U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry Visits Saudi Arabia, Meets with King Abdullah, other Senior Saudi Officials [PHOTOS]
U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, November 4, 2013, on a trip aimed at shoring up the “special relationship” between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Secretary Kerry met with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, Foreign Minister Prince Saud al Faisal, U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Adel Al Jubeir, […]
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Hard Choices Ahead for MENA Energy Pricing
In order for Saudi Arabia to effectively address some of its most pressing challenges it will need to make some hard, unpopular and, quite likely, disruptive choices. The current uproar over the expulsion of illegal foreign workers, for example, doesn’t change the fact that it is a necessary step in re-ordering the incentives of private-sector […]
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SUSRIS Interviews Prince Turki Al Faisal on Recent Developments in the U.S.-Saudi Relationship
Following his candor at the National Council on US-Arab Relations’ Policymakers Conference in Washington, our partner site SUSRIS features an exclusive interview with Prince Turki al Faisal.
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Global Oil Services Firms Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes Target Saudi as Growth Market in 2014, Report Says
Energy services firms Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes are targeting Saudi Arabia as a high growth market in 2014 in order to “revive profits that are being squeezed by overcapacity in the North American market,” according to a report by the Reuters news service. “Dozens of offshore and onshore rigs are being lined up for drilling in Saudi […]
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Saudi Arabia’s EV imports rise to 779 in 2023: Report
Saudi imports of electric vehicles (EVs) increased by 271% to reach 779 cars in 2023, amounting to SAR 397.3 million, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper reported, citing the General Authority for Statistics.
Meanwhile, the Kingdom imported 210 EVs in 2022, valued at SAR 52.3 million, the newspaper added.
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Saudi personal data protection law update 2024
In essence, the changes aim to streamline the existing regulations, offering a clearer, more cohesive framework. Notably, the new draft simplifies the criteria for assessing which countries and international organisations provide adequate data protection. It also removes overly general criteria and now includes considerations for compliance with binding international treaties.
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Saudi Arabia likely to invest up to $1bn in Reko Diq Copper-Gold project
A Saudi investment of up to $1 billion is likely next month in the Reko Diq Copper Gold project located in the Chagai district in Balochistan, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia starts revealing names of arrested harassers
The Saudi security authorities have begun announcing the names of those arrested on harassment charges. In a press statement issued on Friday, Makkah police revealed for the first time the full name of the accused while announcing the arrest of an Egyptian expatriate for harassing a woman.
The police said that legal measures were taken against the arrested Egyptian, Walid Al-Sayed Abdel Hamid, and that he was referred to the Public Prosecution. -
Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa – A Step-by-Step Guide to Apply
This step-by-step guide explains how to apply for a Saudi eVisa for the Hajj pilgrimage. Visit our website and apply online. Get help in every step.
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday
A Saudi Arabian delegation, led by foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, will visit Pakistan on Monday and Tuesday as part of efforts to boost economic cooperation, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.The visit takes place to expedite follow-up on the understanding reached between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during their recent meeting in Makkah Al Mukarramah to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, the foreign ministry said.
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Rise of Captagon Trafficking in the Gulf
In February, Jordanian forces killed five smugglers attempting to bring the drug Captagon over the Syria-Jordan border, shining a spotlight on the often overlooked consequences of the Captagon trade across the Middle East. While the humanitarian crises that long-running conflicts in the Middle East have produced tend to make the headlines, less documented is the persistent rise in drug trafficking in the region and its far-reaching consequences across borders. One key trend has been the rise in Captagon production and trafficking in recent years, which has its roots in the Syria conflict. In the past year, regional leaders have taken steps to try to resolve the Captagon crisis.
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Saudi Arabia’s Umluj Beach makes list of top 100 beaches worldwide
Saudi Arabia’s Umluj Beach has been ranked among the top 100 beaches in the world in the Golden Beach Awards 2024, alongside the likes of Bora Bora and Copacabana. BeachAtlas, a London-based startup, used an algorithm to shortlist 100 beaches according to six criteria. The locations were then put to a vote by a panel of travel experts and influencers who provided their personal insights to refine and help rank the list.
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Saudi-Houthi Agreement: Four Scenarios and Their Potential Impact
Less than 10 years after seizing power in Yemen, the Iran-backed Houthi militia continues to evolve — and so do the threats emanating from it. After several years of negotiations, it now seems likely that the Houthis and Saudis will reach a peace agreement, and it is worth considering how such a deal could change the group’s trajectory. This report examines a number of possible futures that could develop in Yemen over the next 1-2 years based on shifting capabilities, interests, and alliances.
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How should a US-Saudi defence pact look?
My chief interest here is to explore what is required to make a US-Saudi defence pact most effective and credible for both parties in the eyes of friends and foes. In other words, I am starting off with the assumption that political leaders in Washington and Riyadh have agreed to move forward on this issue. The question I now wish to address is how they can build a mutually beneficial defence structure to support the pact.
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