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New ‘Economics in Society’ Report Examines Role of Misperceptions on Women Employment Rates in Saudi Arabia
- May 7,2019
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- SUSTG Team
A new research report published by the UBS International Center of Economics in Society examines how social norms may affect employment rates for women in Saudi Arabia, providing evidence “that most Saudi men privately believe that women should be allowed to work, but that they underestimate the extent to which other men share their views.” […]
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Saudi Economy to Grow at 2% This Year, Government Posts Large 1Q Surplus
- April 24,2019
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s central bank governor, Ahmed Al-Kholifey, told Reuters in an interview that he expects economic growth to be “no less than 2 percent” in 2019. The comments from Al-Kholifey comes as a separate quarterly Reuters poll of economists found lowered expectations for growth in Arab Gulf economies this year. Gross domestic product in Saudi Arabia, […]
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Al-Falih Expects Strong Demand for Aramco’s First-Ever Bond Issue
- April 8,2019
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia expects strong demand for Saudi Aramco’s first-ever bond issue, which is expected to close on Wednesday. Demand for the bonds could surpass $30 billion, Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said while speaking at the inaugural Gulf Intelligence Saudi Arabia Energy Forum in Riyadh on Monday. Others estimate it could top $40 billion, more than four […]
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Saudi Arabia plans 2.6 GW solar park near Mecca
- March 27,2019
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia is set to issue tenders for 2.6 GW Mecca solar project in 2019, according to reports. The Faisaliah Solar Power Project is planned to be developed in several stages by the Saudi Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources and the Development Authority of Mecca. Construction work on the project will begin this year, […]
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King Salman Announces $23 Billion for Four Entertainment Projects Including the ‘World’s Biggest Park’ in Riyadh
- March 19,2019
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia is planning to build the “world’s biggest park” as part of a $22.9bn project that aims to create large open green areas in Riyadh while creating thousands of new jobs, according to the Saudi Press Agency and other news outlets. The project consists of four entertainment projects in Riyadh, which are currently in the design phase, according […]
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WATCH: Adidas Ultraboost Ad Features Young Saudi Women Combatting Fitness Stereotypes
- March 11,2019
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- SUSTG Team
A new inspirational advertisement for Adidas’ popular Ultraboost shoe line features three young Saudi women discussing stereotypes they face and how they overcome them. The ad for Ultraboost trainers features fitness instructor and modest sportswear designer Lojain Alrefae running along the waterfront in Jeddah; Saudi mountaineer Raha Moharrak climbing the rocky ranges near Jeddah and football campaigner […]
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Saudi Housing Sector to See $21 Billion in Investment in 2019; Home Ownership Growing 6-7 Percent Annually – Minister
- March 6,2019
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Housing Majed al-Hogail said he expects investments in the real estate financing sector to reach between 60 billion Saudi riyals and 80 billion riyals ($21.33 billion) in 2019, according to Reuters on the sidelines of a housing conference in Riyadh. The minister told Reuters that real estate financing for January hit 4.7 […]
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Kushner, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meet in Riyadh
- February 28,2019
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- SUSTG Team
President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman yesterday in Riyadh, the first visit by Kushner since the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. “Building on previous conversations, they discussed increasing cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the Trump Administration’s efforts to facilitate […]
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Saudi Arabia Names New Ambassador to United States: Princess Reema bint Bandar
- February 25,2019
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia has named Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as the 11th Saudi Ambassador to the United States, making her the first woman ever to serve in the role. Princess Reema will take over the role from Prince Khalid bin Salman, who has been appointed as the country’s deputy defense […]
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Lays Founding Stone on Future Saudi Tourism Spot Al Ula
- February 11,2019
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched more tourism projects in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, including a resort designed by a renowned French architect Jean Nouvel, and a nature reserve. Nouvel will build a resort in the mountains of Al-Ula as part of a plan launched on Sunday night “to transform the home of ancient civilizations into […]
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Saudi Banks’ Financial Metrics Sound, but Under Pressure
Fitch Ratings says Saudi banks had a pick-up in growth opportunities and maintained sound financial metrics in 2019. Nevertheless, there was mild deterioration across most core metrics in a more challenging operating environment.
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Lebanon begins to reopen after four-day lockdown
But following a surge in infections, Lebanon announced a four-day lockdown last week, reversing earlier moves to reopen cafes and restaurants at 30% capacity and allow public prayer at mosques.
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Saudi Arabia to use electronic wristbands to facilitate home quarantine
Saudi Arabia is preparing to use electronic wristbands to monitor people quarantined inside their homes as it seeks to facilitate home quarantine instead of medical isolation in quarantine facilities. It also plans to issue electronic warning about coronavirus through Tawakkalna application to provide instant and direct information about the number of virus infections in the Kingdom and other related information.
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UN Calls For Reduction In Violence As U.S. Envoy Meets Taliban
The statement from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which also voiced concern about the stepped-up attacks and brutality of assaults claimed by Islamic State (IS) militants, came after a horrific attack last week at a maternity hospital in the Afghan capital that killed 24 people, including two infants and several young mothers.
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SoftBank’s Son hopes ‘winged unicorns’ can save crumbling tech empire
Announcing a record annual loss for his tech conglomerate, and an $18 billion shortfall at the Saudi-backed Vision Fund, Son told an earnings presentation on Monday that tech unicorns had plunged into the “valley of the coronavirus”. But he said a smaller number of the tech companies would make it and could eventually account for 90% of the value of the portfolio.
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Billionaire Saudi Banking Tycoon Saleh Abdullah Kamel Dead at 79, Family Says
Billionaire Saudi businessman Saleh Abdullah Kamel, who founded the banking and real estate conglomerate Dallah Albaraka Group, has died, according to relatives quoted in the kingdom’s media. He was 79.
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Saudi PIF Denies Plan for Margin Loan Backed by SoftBank Fund
“As part of our strategy as outlined in our Vision Realization Program, PIF has four major sources of funding -- capital injections from the government, transfer of government assets, loans and debt instruments to take advantage of the capital markets, and retained earnings from investments.”
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Saudi banks stable despite oil price drop, says S&P
“We believe Saudi banks will have sufficient capacity to absorb this stress, despite a decline in net interest margins, which still compare well with those of most peers,” S&P said. “Notwithstanding the expected decline in profitability, most Saudi banks will remain profitable in 2020 and 2021 under our base case scenario.”
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Lebanon to go into four-day closure to prevent virus spread
Lebanon’s government agreed on a “full closure” of the country for four days, the presidency said as the cabinet met on Tuesday to try to ward off a second wave of coronavirus infections. The closure starts on Wednesday night.
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S&P Says Gulf Banks Can Absorb $36 Billion in New Credit Losses
“Regional banks are highly profitable -- due to large proportions of non-interest-bearing deposits, sustainable sources of fee income and high operational efficiency” and they have “generous provision cushions built over recent years,” S&P said in a research note. “That will help them navigate the current economic rough waters.”
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