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  • Promising Breakthrough in MERS Vaccine as Infections Continue in Saudi Arabia
     

    Two different animal studies yielded promising findings about a two-step vaccine strategy against the MERS-CoV virus, according to reports, as Saudi Arabia and South Korea continue to battle the disease. According to the Saudi Gazette and agencies, “vaccinated mice produced antibodies that neutralized MERS strains, according to a study from the US National Institute of […]

     
  • Lockheed, Arabsat/KACST in Satellite Deal to Boost Media in Saudi Arabia and Middle East
     

    Arabsat and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) announced in a press release today contracts for Lockheed Martin to manufacture two A2100 communications satellites, in a bid to provide TV, internet, telephone and secure communications to customers in the Middle East. “The two satellites ordered by Arabsat will strengthen the Arabsat fleet to […]

     
  • Why California Can Learn from Saudi Arabia’s Water Challenges
     

    California has serious water challenges as Governor Jerry Brown issued a mandatory restriction on usage for the first time. Writing on revealnews.com in an excellent in-depth examination between the two countries, Nathan Halverson notes that Saudi Arabia’s challenges with water present lessons for the largest state in the U.S. Halverson dives into the history of […]

     
  • King Salman Relieves Health Minister, Appoints Mohammed bin Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh to the Post
     

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has relieved Health Minister Ahmed al-Khatib of his post, according to the SPA, in the second removal of a minister this month in the social services sector. Saudi Arabia’s new Minister of Health, Mohammed bin Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, will serve on an acting basis, the SPA said. Minister Al-Sheikh replaces Ahmed bin Aqeel […]

     
  • Saudi MOH Says MERS Infections, Death Rates Slowing Down
     

    The rate of new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections and deaths have slowed down, the Ministry of Health announced on its website, as only two deaths and two new infections were reported during the past week, and six patients fully recovered from the virus and were discharged from hospitals, the Saudi Gazette reported.  Saudi […]

     
  • MERS Still ‘Baffling’ Scientists as WHO Criticizes Implementation of Prevention Methods in Saudi Arabia; Riyadh Hospital Temporarily Closed
     

    As MERS cases spike in Saudi Arabia, a delegation of World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations visited Saudi Arabia and concluded that the Kingdom must do more to combat the spread of the disease, particularly in hospitals, according to a press release from the WHO today.  “Although data collection and surveillance have improved globally […]

     
  • Royal Succession Planning at Saudi Inc.
     

    Following the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, it is important for companies to be prepared to answer questions from the corporate office regarding how royal succession impacts Saudi Arabia’s trajectory. New Saudi King Salman’s ascension to the throne, and the appointment of Crown Prince Muqrin, represents continuity from King Abdullah’s reign. Salman is unlikely […]

     
  • Five trends that will shape the Arab World’s online industry in 2015
     

    2014 was a milestone year for online businesses in the Arab world. It was the year in which Arab online users spent more time behind their smartphone and computer screens than their televisions, online classified’s popularity soared over that of print classifieds, and several industries such as transportation, automotive, and food & beverage were disrupted […]

     
  • Ahead of Budget Announcement, Inflation in Saudi Arabia Hits 7-Year Low
     

    Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s budget announcement, which is expected for the end of the week after a special meeting, inflation in Saudi Arabia is approaching its lowest levels since April 2007, Asharq Alawsat reports.  The 7-year low is expected to be official when Saudi Arabia’s Central Department of Statistics and Information releases official data before […]

     
  • John Kerry’s Remarks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner
     

    In an energetic and wide-ranging speech delivered to guests attending the Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner on Monday night at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of State John Kerry praised the work of the Center and the development of business relationships between the United States and the Middle East region.  Secretary Kerry shared […]

     

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