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  • Report: Saudi Arabia Eyes Oil Port in Eastern Yemen near Oman
     

    Saudi Arabia is reportedly eying a new oil port to be built in Yemen’s southeast al-Mahra governorate, near Oman, where Saudi-led coalition troops are present, the energy-focused website oilprice.com reports. Saudi Arabia-based marine construction company Huta Marine has sent a letter to the Saudi ambassador to Yemen in which it thanks the official for the opportunity to […]

     
  • C3 U.S. – Arab Healthcare & Business Summit 2018 Set for Monday September 24th in New York City
     

    The C3 U.S. – Arab Healthcare & Business Summit 2018 will assemble business leaders, policy makers, educators and healthcare professionals from the Arab world and the United States to bolster and promote U.S. and Arab world initiatives that are focused on the most up-to-date healthcare topics including infrastructure, the shift from communicable diseases, the future […]

     
  • Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
     

    Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone to discuss several regional issues, according to a statement released by the State Department. Secretary Pompeo “thanked the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia’s support for northeast Syria’s urgent stabilization needs, its engagement with the Iraqi government, and its […]

     
  • Saudi Ambassador to the US Prince Khalid Bin Salman Visits CENTCOM in Florida
     

    Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Khalid bin Salman visited the US Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Tampa, Florida this week to meet with top U.S. military officials and Saudi officers stationed at the facility, Arab News reports. The Ambassador, a former F-15 pilot and tactical intelligence officer in the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), held […]

     
  • Report: Saudi Delegation of Companies Led by Ministry of Economy and Planning Set to Visit New York
     

    The Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) will lead a delegation comprising of a “number of government and private-sector entities and representatives of charitable associations” to the United States to present a review of the country’s progress on sustainable development, according to reports. The delegation will participate in the UN’s High-level Political Forum on […]

     
  • Will Uber and Careem Merge?
     

    San Francisco-based Uber Technologies Inc. and Dubai-based Careem Networks FZ are in preliminary talks to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, according to reports, in a merger that would create one dominant presence in the market and avoid a potentially costly rivalry. Bloomberg reports that the two companies have discussed a potential merger but the companies have only discussed […]

     
  • Privatization and Vision 2030: Report Looks at Opportunities, Challenges for Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Plans
     

    A recently released Jadwa Investment report lays out in detail Saudi Arabia’s ambitious privatization plans as part of its Vision 2030 economic and social reform program and identifies opportunities and challenges for decision-makers. The research report, entitled “Privatization and Vision 2030” which was emailed in a note to investors by Jadwa’s head of research Dr. Fahad Alturki, […]

     
  • Report: Trump Requested Saudi Oil Support Before Iran Nuclear Decision
     

    A day before President Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, one of his senior officials phoned key ally Saudi Arabia to ask the world’s largest oil exporter to help keep prices stable if the decision disrupted supply, Reuters reports. As Reuters reports, although the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are close allies, rarely has the United States put […]

     
  • IMF: Saudi Arabia Making ‘Good Progress’ on Vision 2030, Should Focus on Balanced Budget in 2023
     

    Saudi Arabia is making good progress in implementing Vision 2030 economic and social reforms, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement late on Tuesday, as it urged the Kingdom not to increase spending and to focus on a balanced budget by 2023. “The government remains committed to wide-ranging economic and social reforms to transform the […]

     
  • Saudi Ministry of Justice Announces Launch of Alimony Fund ‘Modeled on UK’s Child Maintenance Service’
     

    Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice is planning to launch an alimony fund similar to the United Kingdom’s Child Maintenance Service in an attempt to “empower mothers and provide sustainable living and support, for them and their children,” the Ministry said in a press release. The alimony fund is dedicated to women who are divorced and facing difficulty […]

     

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  • 2,000 people celebrate Saudi National Day with historic run through Jeddah

    About 2,000 men, women and children took part in the Jeddah Green Spirit Run on Friday, setting off from Bab Jadeed in the heart of the city’s Historic District. Organized by Masafat Club, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, Sports for All Federation and Jeddah Historic District, the 5 km and 2 km races were held to mark Saudi National Day.

  • Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman

    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Saudi Minister of Defense His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman yesterday evening to discuss regional security challenges and our mutual interest in deterring aggression and reducing tensions across the region. They agreed to continue strengthening the United States-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia defense partnership to help restore stability and calm to the region.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Boeing 777 Adventure: A Remarkable Journey from Jeddah to Riyadh’s 2024 Runway

    In an unprecedented spectacle, the road journey of three retired Boeing 777 aircraft from Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has captured the nation’s attention. Videos and photos of the extraordinary voyage across the deserts and mountains flooded social media. The massive aircraft was destined for display at Riyadh Season 2024’s Boulevard Runway zone. Indeed, it has travelled an impressive 1,000 kilometres from Jeddah to Riyadh atop enormous trucks.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Market Continues its Growth in First Half of 2024

    According to JLL’s latest KSA Real Estate Market Dynamics report, Saudi Arabia’s real estate market continues growing due to major infrastructure investments and Saudi giga projects.  In the first half of 2024, 27,500 new residential units were delivered in Riyadh and Jeddah, with prices rising by up to 10% year on year in Riyadh and 9% in Jeddah, and rents grew by 4% yearly in Dammam. Additionally, the hospitality and tourism sector saw massive growth due to increased tourism initiatives, supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

  • Saudis put on show of soft power as Wembley turns green and white

    Then, the familiar voice of Michael Buffer announced that before the fighters were ready to rumble, the Saudi national anthem would be played after a tribute to King Salman. Just for a brief second, an eerie silence befell Wembley as the stadium was suddenly illuminated in green and white. Turki Al-Sheikh, the camera-loving adviser to the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, stood sternly in the centre of the ring among other Saudi dignitaries.

  • Saudi Arabia sets strict health criteria for Haj 2025, urges vulnerable groups to postpone

    The Saudi Ministry of Health recommended that individuals who are elderly (over 65), have chronic diseases, such as heart, kidney, or respiratory issues, or diabetes, have immune deficiencies, whether congenital or acquired, have cancer, are terminally ill, are pregnant, or are children under 12 should consider postponing their Haj and Umrah pilgrimage this year.

  • The path to 2060: Saudi Arabia’s long-term pathway for GHG emission reduction

    Saudi Arabia, as part of its Saudi Green Initiative, has announced its goal to achieve net zero green-house gas emissions by 2060. This ambitious target underscores the nation's dedication to addressing climate change. However, there is a significant gap in comprehensive analysis regarding the long-term effects of Saudi Arabia's climate policies and their collective contribution towards the net-zero objective.

  • Saudi Arabia at 94: How the kingdom rewrote the rules of innovation

    This policy has helped turn the kingdom into a major tourist hub in the region, harnessed new markets overseas especially in Africa for Saudi exports, attracted efficiency-seeking investors from all over the world, adopted low-carbon technologies and strategies in its oil industry, as well as it is developing a large manufacturing base under the slogan of ‘Made in Saudi.’

  • BlackRock Deal Showcases Rise of Saudi Wealth Fund’s New Star

    Al Humied, who is in his early forties, and Al Rumayyan, 54, go back over a decade, having previously worked together at the Saudi markets regulator. He jumped at the chance to join the PIF during the early days of its transformation without even asking questions about salary or the role, Al Rumayyan said in a 2022 interview. It was the same for Turqi Al Nowaiser, who is in his late forties and oversees international investments. “They believed in the cause, and maybe in me personally, and of course in Prince Mohammed,” Al Rumayyan said at the time.

  • Saudi National Day 2024: History, celebrations and what you need to know

    Saudi National Day celebrations began in all major cities across the kingdom on Friday, September 20. Celebrations include firework displays, live music and air shows across major cities while streets, schools and universities, as well as public and private spaces, will be display the green Saudi flag.