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An ‘Islamic NATO?’ Recently Formed Defense Coalition Faces Challenges in Fighting Extremism
- December 22,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Writing in Al Monitor, Washington-based analyst Fahad Nazer comments that Saudi Arabia may be aiming to form an Islamic NATO of sorts, in part because of the turmoil and instability surrounding the Kingdom from virtually all sides. Saudi Arabia’s government sees a more active foreign policy as essential, especially in the absence of a physical American presence in the region. “For much of […]
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‘Major Economic Shake-Up’ In the Works for Saudi Arabia
- December 21,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Minister of Defense and chair of the powerful Council of Economic and Development Affairs, is planning a major economic shake-up that involves “plans to reshape the economy to withstand low oil prices,” sources told Reuters privately. The strategy includes state spending reforms and privatizations. Bloomberg reports that Saudi officials […]
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With Extreme Stance on Muslims, Trump Angers Arab Businessmen, Jeopardizes Global Business Interests
- December 10,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Arab businessmen and Gulf industry leaders are blasting Donald Trump for his extreme views on Muslims, with some of the region’s most powerful men branding Trump “the biggest enemy of Islam” and others eyeing a rethink of ties with the controversial Republican presidential candidate. Trump’s comments are having a very real impact on his business interests in the […]
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State Sovereign Wealth Funds Pull Out ‘At Least $19bn’ in Assets from Managers in 3Q 2015
- December 7,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Sovereign Wealth Funds are drawing down on their assets held by managers at an alarming rate, with estimates from some providers putting the amount at $19bn in the third quarter of this year alone, according to reports. A Financial Times report (link here to the same story in CNBC) cites the data provider eVestment as saying the drawdown […]
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No Change in Oil Strategy As Producers Continue With Pursuit of Market Share
- December 4,2015
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- SUSTG Team
OPEC appeared likely to maintain its policy of high production levels at its annual meeting in Vienna, according to reports, a decision that will continue downward pressure on crude prices in favor of greater market share. The decision to stick to the strategy was expected, but it is risky for countries that need the revenue, […]
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All Eyes on Vienna as OPEC’s 168th Meeting Marks One Year of Saudi-led Strategy to Squeeze High Cost Producers
- December 1,2015
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- SUSTG Team
The oil-producing nations of OPEC convene in Vienna on Friday, exactly one year since Saudi Arabia took the lead on its strategy to ramp up output to drive out higher-cost producers and secure market share. The results have been a global oil market in a state of persistent oversupply and unexpected resilience from smaller producers. Saudi […]
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Report: Saudi Arabia to Work with OPEC to ‘Stabilize Prices’
- November 24,2015
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- SUSTG Team
A Bloomberg report citing the Saudi Press Agency said the Kingdom would work with producers within and outside the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to stabilize the market. The news sent oil price futures higher on international indices on Monday, but speculation about a global supply glut and signs of rising U.S. stockpiles caused […]
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Saudi Forces Train to Fight in Rugged Mountain Terrain as War in Yemen Continues
- November 19,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Military personnel from Saudi Arabia were photographed by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) training in remote mountain terrain as the battle against the Houthi rebels in Yemen continues. Victory has remained elusive for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, but steady gains on the back of coalition airstrikes have turned the tide in the […]
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Skyline of Saudi Capital Riyadh Lights Up with France’s Flag Colors in Solidarity with Longtime Ally
- November 15,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Landmarks in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, displayed the colors of the French flag in solidarity with the longtime European ally nation in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks by claimed by Daesh on Friday. Riyadh’s Kingdom Tower and the Al Faisaliyah tower both featured the colors of blue, white, and red. “We learned about the […]
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KAUST Announces New Partnership with Dow, Launches Venture Capital Fund with ICD
- November 13,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced two new partnerships this week, including a R&D agreement with Dow Chemical and the creation of a venture capital fund with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD). The university’s campus is now the future home of the new Dow Middle East […]
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ME EntrepreneursNo Time Like The Present (To Become An Entrepreneur In The Middle East)
For those of us following the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem, the last month was a blurry buzz of activity, almost from start to finish, where we were being confronted with one whopping announcement after the other.
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EntrepreneursFrom Entrepreneurs At The World’s Crossroads: 10 Keys To Working Across Cultures
The world’s axis is shifting toward growth markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Middle East, the crossroads of the world and a place where trade is an art form, has lessons for American entrepreneurs who need to adapt to that new world.
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Donald Trump PresidencyOpinion: Trump’s pro-Saudi, pro-Russia, anti-Europe foreign policy
The friction is striking, especially when held up against Trump's more congenial time in Riyadh. “Europeans think they are now being treated worse by Trump than countries like Russia or Saudi Arabia,” said Stephan Bierling, a German expert on transatlantic relations at the University of Regensburg, to my colleague Rick Noack.
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Tadawul MSCI BidDeutsche Bank Sees Saudi Inflows Topping $35 Billion on MSCI
Saudi Arabia could attract tens of billions of dollars in foreign investments in the Arab world’s biggest stock market if it’s added to MSCI Inc.’s emerging-markets index, according to Deutsche Bank AG’s chief executive officer for the Middle East and Africa.
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Softbank Vision FundSoftbank-Saudi tech fund becomes world’s biggest with $93 billion of capital | Reuters
The world's largest private equity fund, backed by Japan's Softbank Group and Saudi Arabia's main sovereign wealth fund, said on Saturday it had raised over $93 billion to invest in technology sectors such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
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Trump's First Foreign TripPublic Opinion Context: Trump’s Trip to Middle East and Europe
Americans generally have a negative view of Saudi Arabia, which had a 31% favorable rating in Gallup's February World Affairs poll, compared with a 65% unfavorable rating. Americans' views of the country have fluctuated substantially over the past decade and a half. Although current views are more negative than over the past several years, they are about where they were in 2006, 2008 and 2009. In 2002, just 27% had a favorable view of Saudi Arabia.
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Syrian RefugeesSyrian Refugees Not Welcome in Eastern Europe
Though the flow of Syrian refugees into Europe has slowed since 2015, hundreds of thousands of Syrians were still seeking asylum there last year. If many in Eastern Europe had their way, however, the number would be zero. In nine out of 15 Eastern European countries and areas surveyed in 2016, at least half the population believed their country should not accept any Syrian refugees.
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AlgeriaAlgeria goes to the polls—why the United States and Europe have a stake in its stability
Algerians go to the polls Thursday for legislative elections. The country’s land borders have been closed to protect the process from terrorism and unrest. Algeria, the largest country in Africa and in the Arab world, is in a prolonged slump. Its search for new leadership and direction is stalled.
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EU-IranIran’s exports to EU jump three fold following nuclear deal
Iran's exports to the European Union have increased three fold after the implementation of nuclear deal between Iran and the six major world powers in 2015, European Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said Saturday.
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Oil SupplyOil market heading towards balance, more draws needed: OPEC sec-gen | Reuters
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said on Thursday that an overhang in global oil inventories was declining but stockpiles still needed to fall closer to the five-year industry average.
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