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Saudi Arabia’a Allocating $267 Million to Intellectual Property Strategy, a Sign That Kingdom is ‘Prioritizing a Knowledge-Based Economy’
The allocation of $267 million to the Intellectual Property Strategy is a signal that Saudi Arabia is “prioritizing a knowledge-based economy,” according to an item in the International Intellectual Property Law Association website.
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Shares of oil and gas driller ADES Holding Climbed Almost 30% above its listing price on its market debut in Riyadh
Shares of oil and gas driller ADES Holding climbed almost 30% above its listing price on its market debut in Riyadh on Wednesday after raising $1.22 billion in an initial public offering last month, according to Reuters.
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Regional HQ Executives to get Premium Residency Under New Government Scheme to Boost Investment
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has developed a mechanism to grant premium residency to executives who base their company’s regional headquarters in the Kingdom, according to reports, in a bid to boost the business environment in the Kingdom and attract more foreign investment.
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First Hydrogen Train in Middle East to Begin Trials Next Week, Saudi Energy Minister Says
Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Sunday that the first hydrogen train in the Middle East will begin trials next week, according to a report in Reuters.
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The Growing Size and Role of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Saudi Arabia with Robert Mogielnicki, FII 2023, Saudi World Cup and more…
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki, Senior Resident Scholar at The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington and professorial lecturer at George Washington University joins The 966 to discuss the growing size and role of the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Robert has previously characterized the PIF as, “screaming onto the scene” with an […]
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Israeli Minister Speaks Publicly for the First Time in Saudi Arabia’s Capital Riyadh – Report
An Israeli minister spoke publicly for the first time in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh about “blossoming ties” between the two countries, the latest sign the duo are inching toward normalizing relations – and even thanked the two leaders, mentioning first the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Effort Paying Off as Sector Sees 58% Growth in 2023 — Report
Saudi Arabia has been ranked second globally in terms of tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
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PIF Announces Establishment of Al Balad Development Company (BDC) to become the main developer of Jeddah’s historic Al Balad District
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the establishment of the Al Balad Development Company (BDC), which will become the main developer of Jeddah’s historic Al Balad district, “in line with the continuous efforts led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to revitalize Historic Jeddah to transform Jeddah into an economic hub, […]
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Discussing the Venture Capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the MENA with investor Amjad Ahmad and much more…
In episode 105 of The 966, Amjad Ahmad, a leading venture capitalist and seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in VC and private equity in emerging markets, joins to discuss the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, the MENA region, and globally today. In addition to over two decades of experience investing in the region, Amjad […]
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Saudi Aramco expands into LNG by buying stake worth $500m in MidOcean Energy
Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil-exporting company, has signed a $500 million agreement to buy a minority stake in liquefied natural gas (LNG) company MidOcean Energy. This is Aramco’s first investment in LNG and is part of the company’s efforts to diversify its activity beyond its core oil business. The strategic partnership enables Aramco to tap into […]
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Every Man In Mosul Ordered To Grow A Beard
he Islamic State (IS) group has reportedly issued a decree ordering all men in the Iraqi city of Mosul to grow beards on the grounds that the shaving of facial hair is haram (forbidden) under Shari'a law.
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Global Art Community Condemns ISIS Destruction of Artifacts at Mosul Museum
The video showing the destruction of ancient works, including statues from the UNESCO world heritage site Hatra, is among the latest attacks on significant artifacts by the Islamist extremists. ISIS has reportedly destroyed thousands of books and manuscripts from Mosul’s central library.
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U.S. sees Iraqi offensive to retake Mosul in April-May time frame
An Iraqi and Kurdish military force of some 20,000 to 25,000 troops is being prepared to recapture the city of Mosul from Islamic State fighters, probably in the April-May time frame, an official at the U.S. Central Command said on Thursday.
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‘Mosul Eye’ Claims City ‘Quietly Slipping Away’ From IS
The account of life in Mosul was posted on the Mosul Eye Facebook page on February 13. Mosul Eye is the pseudonym of a local historian who has been secretly documenting IS's activities in Mosul since the militants overran the city in June. While it is not possible to verify the blogger's identity, Iraq watchers believe the accounts are credible.
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US sees Kobani as key win, but Mosul may require new tactics
The Kurdish recapture of Kobani in northern Syria appears to have provided a blueprint for defeating the Islamic State, bringing together U.S. air power with an effective ground force and protected routes for the movement of fighters and weaponry. Taking back the key Iraqi city of Mosul may be an entirely different matter. As Kurdish fighters, buoyed by their success after months of fighting near Syria's Turkish border, expanded their offensive Tuesday, American officials were able to point at long last to a victory in the battle against the Islamic State. The takeover of Kobani, which the U.S. says is now 90 percent complete, has put the extremists on the defensive.
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Iraqis bicker over liberating Mosul
Plans to liberate Mosul, a key stronghold of the Islamic State (IS), are gaining momentum in Iraq. Many Sunni Arabs who initially tolerated IS are now seeking revenge for its killing families and friends and confiscating their property.
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Mosul on the Mediterranean? The Islamic State in Libya and U.S. Counterterrorism Dilemmas
The Islamic State has come to Libya. The very sentence is enough to ring alarm bells that the fractured country—long neglected by Washington—is now a North African “colony” of the jihadist behemoth. A recent article in Newsweek claims that “Libya’s internal fighting could push [it] into the arms of the ever-opportunistic Islamic State.” But will it? And how can the United States prevent this from happening in a way that does not make things worse?
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Christians of Mosul Find Haven in Jordan
Their flight is part of a larger exodus of Christians leaving those Arab lands where religious intolerance is on the rise, a trend that has caused concern among Christians outside the region — including the pope.
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