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Saudi, Iran Row Over 2016 Hajj Heats Up
- May 31,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Iran says it will not allow its pilgrims to attend the Hajj this year following weeks of talks with Saudi Arabia, according to reports. According to Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Adel Al-Jubeir, Saudi Arabia would not acquiesce to “unacceptable” demands. Al-Jubeir commented that, “Iran refused to sign the memorandum and was practically demanding the right to hold […]
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Comprehensive Document Outlining Saudi Arabia’s Counterterrorism Strategy, Successes Released
- May 26,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington has distributed a comprehensive document outlining the Kingdom’s efforts to fight terrorism. The detailed publication was distributed to Congress as debate regarding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks heat up following the recent unanimous Senate vote to pass the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) bill. The Kingdom […]
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Senate Passes JASTA Despite Stiff Opposition from White House, Saudi Leaders
- May 18,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The Senate on Tuesday passed H.R.3815, also known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), a bill that would allow the families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to sue Saudi Arabia over its alleged support for terrorism, despite stiff opposition from the White House and Saudi leaders. This is the second time […]
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Responding to Bloomberg Freedom of Information Act Request, U.S. Treasury Reveals How Much U.S. Debt is Held by Saudi Arabia
- May 17,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The U.S. Treasury Department revealed for the first time ever how much debt Saudi Arabia is holding, breaking an unusual and longstanding policy of secrecy regarding how much the Kingdom holds. Saudi Arabia held $116.8 billion in U.S. debt at the end of March. That is down 6% from its highest level in January 2016. Bloomberg first reported the […]
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Saudi General’s New Warning on Yemen’s Capital Underscores Importance of Latest U.N.-Backed Peace Talks
- May 12,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The Saudi-led coalition will fight to regain Yemen’s capital city from Houthi rebels if current peace talks backed by the United Nations collapse, according to Saudi Arabia’s Brigadier General Ahmed Asseri, who has been the official spokesman for the Saudi military during the conflict. The threat underscores the importance to Saudi Arabia of bringing a lasting solution to […]
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Graphic: Saudi Arabia Reshuffles Government Leaders, Modifies Ministries
- May 9,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a Royal Order on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 making changes to the government structure and key leaders. The Royal Order follows the recently released ‘Vision 2030’ economic and development plan to transform the Saudi economy and society into the 21st Century. The full text of the changes as issued by […]
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The 13 ‘Programs’ in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
- April 27,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 document, released on Monday April 25th, provides an ambitious roadmap for significant changes to the Kingdom’s economy and society over the next 15 years. The document highlights three general themes: a “vibrant society“, a “thriving economy“, and an “ambitious nation,” under which the document makes commitments to achieve progress on both […]
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Graphic: Visualizing the Themes in Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ Roadmap
- April 26,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s recently released ‘Vision 2030’ provides the framework of ambitious plans to transform the Kingdom’s economy and society. Additional details – especially in regard to the economy-focused National Transformation Program – will be released over the next 4-6 weeks. Drafted by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs on instructions from King Salman, the just-released document provides […]
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President Obama, King Salman Attend GCC Summit in Riyadh; Pledge to build on ‘Deep Strategic Partnership’
- April 21,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson
President Obama and King Salman attended the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today at the Al-Diriyah Palace. The White House on Wednesday called the summit “an important opportunity for the United States and its Gulf partners to strengthen cooperation against [the Islamic State group] and also to address regional […]
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Muted Reception for President Obama in Riyadh Belies Strong U.S.-Saudi Cooperation on Security, Economy
- April 20,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler
President Obama arrived in Riyadh today to a chilly official reception from Saudi Arabia indicative of strained ties between his administration and the Kingdom. While King Salman welcomed the other heads of state of the visiting GCC leaders with “pomp and circumstance,” President Obama deplaned Air Force One and was met by the governor of Riyadh […]
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Gaza ClashesIsrael, U.S. criticized for Palestinian deaths in Gaza clashes as death toll rises
Israel and the United States came under harsh, global criticism Tuesday as both countries defended Israel’s use of live ammunition against Palestinians protesting at the Gaza border.
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