Analysis

MINING AND MINERALS

With Riyadh Metro Progressing, Bechtel Eyes Mining Sector Growth as Saudi Arabia Diversifies

• SUSTG Team
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• 8. 2. 2017

Bechtel, the construction company behind some of the world's largest and most impressive megaprojects, is eyeing growth in Saudi Arabia's mining and minerals sector, according to reports and quotes by the company's Saudi Arabia country manager.

• Saudi-Iraq

  

  Iraq’s Moqtada al-Sadr Visits Jeddah, Meets with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

  SUSTG Team  |  7. 31. 2017

  Iraq's influential Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr made a rare visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, where he met the Saudi crown prince and other officials, according to the SPA and Reuters.

• Prince Khaled bin Sultan

  

  President Trump Approves Credentials of New Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Khaled bin Salman

  SUSTG Team  |  7. 24. 2017

  "I also want to reintroduce Saudi Arabia to the United States. Under our new leadership, Saudi Arabia is continuing to change and modernize," Prince Khaled bin Salman said.

• Qatar Dispute

  

  Tillerson Engages in Shuttle Diplomacy to Mend GCC Fences

  SUSTG Team  |  7. 13. 2017

  After failing to reach a breakthrough with the Saudi-led group of four countries that have cut ties with Qatar, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has returned to Doha to continue his shuttle diplomacy in hopes of putting an end to the weeks-long rift.

• Saudi-Qatar

  

  Saudi Arabia and Qatar Continue Standoff as Crisis Deepens

  SUSTG Team  |  6. 28. 2017

  The diplomatic standoff between Saudi Arabia and Qatar continued to deepen yesterday as the respective foreign ministers of each nation sparred over the Kingdom's 13 demands of Qatar.

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  VICE Video: ‘Building Saudi Arabia’s First Movie Theatre’

  SUSTG Team  |  6. 23. 2017

• Red Sea

  

  Transfer of Tiran and Sanafir Islands Approved by Egypt’s Parliament

  SUSTG Team  |  6. 15. 2017

  Egypt's parliament has approved the transfer of two key islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, all but finalizing a deal to restore ownership of the islands to Saudi Arabia after more than half a century.

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  Jadwa Investment Data Shows ‘Mildly Improving Picture’ for Saudi Economy

  SUSTG Team  |  6. 5. 2017

• King Salman

  

  Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Ruler of Saudi Arabia, and King of Twitter

  SUSTG Team  |  6. 1. 2017

  HRH King Salman is the world's most retweeted leader, according to a recent analysis, outpacing U.S. President Donald Trump.

• Saudi-Qatar

  

  Gulf Spat Following President Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Tests GCC Unity

  SUSTG Team  |  5. 31. 2017

  Tensions continue to run high for a sixth straight day in the GCC between Saudi Arabia and Qatar regarding relations with regional rival Iran, according to reports.