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Deputy Crown Prince: Saudi National Transformation Plan Part of Larger ‘Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’ to be Unveiled April 25
- April 18,2016
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- SUSTG Team
During another interview with Bloomberg last week Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the “Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” – a comprehensive plan the includes developmental, economic and social aspects and is intended to position Saudi Arabia for a post-oil era – will be announced on April 25th. The National Transformation Plan […]
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Saudi Students in the U.S. Drop by 33% as Popular Program Undergoes ‘Re-Evaluation’
- April 13,2016
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- SUSTG Team
According to Dr. Mohammad Al-Isa, Cultural Attaché to the United States, the number of Saudi students studying in the United States has fallen from 120,000 in 2015 to 80,000 in 2016, reports Arab News. The drop comes as the popular program has been “re-evaluated,” with new scholarship program guidelines that are significantly tighter and limit participants to […]
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King Salman Arrives in Turkey after Egypt visit, Awarded Highest State Medal by Erdogan in Ankara
- April 12,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Following a 5-day trip to Egypt, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman visited Turkey, a key ally in the struggle to defeat the self-described ISIS in neighboring Syria and Iraq. King Salman met today with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and will stay in Ankara until Wednesday, and then will travel to Istanbul for the 13th annual meeting with the Organization of […]
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In Yemen, Airstrikes, Demonstrations, and a Prisoner Swap Ahead of Planned April 10 Ceasefire
- March 28,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Shi’ite rebels in Yemen said Monday it released 109 Yemeni detainees in exchange for nine Saudis who were being held as the war moves toward winding down, according to reports. With a deadline of April 10th for a cessation of hostilities and peace talks in Kuwait to follow, the Saudi-led war […]
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Council of Economic and Development Affairs Approves Over 130 Reforms to Evolve Saudi Arabia’s Economy
- March 23,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s most influential economic policy-making body has approved 133 recommendations on improving the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s economy, which will be announced within the next six months. Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) – the main economic policy making agency which includes 22 key ministers and his chaired by Deputy Crown […]
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Ahead of Obama’s Visit in April, Four U.S. Senators Visit Saudi Arabia
- March 22,2016
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- SUSTG Team
HRH King Salman and other top Saudi leaders met in Riyadh with four visiting U.S. Senators ahead of a scheduled visit by U.S. President Barack Obama in April. The delegation included ranking Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Ben Cardin, D-M.D., and included Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado and […]
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Amazing Flower Festivals Color Saudi Cities
- March 16,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Flower festivals across Saudi Arabia are coloring the Kingdom as the spring season arrives. A festival in Riyadh put on display over 1.4 million flowers in a “carpet” pattern displaying the Saudi flag and other images using only flowers. Another festival in Yanbu similarly dazzles visitors with thousands of flowers of all colors. The Flower […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Abdullah Al-Saud Writes in Huffington Post
- March 10,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki Al-Saud has written his first op-ed since his arrival in Washington. The post, “Confronting Extremism,” was published in the Huffington Post. “Extremism, especially violent extremism, is a scourge on the planet. Those who promote extremist ideologies or sponsor acts of violence in […]
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Riyadh Metro’s New Trains will have Three Separate Classes of Cars
- February 26,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The trains for Riyadh’s forthcoming metro project on lines 1 and 2 will have three separate classes of cars for citizens and expats, according to reports. The Siemens-built trains will have a first class for men with “gold-colored seats” that are wider than other sections. A second section will be for families, which in Saudi […]
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Collapse in Oil Prices Hits Saudi S&P Credit Rating
- February 18,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing nations saw a cut in credit ratings by Standard & Poor’s on Wednesday amid the collapse in crude oil prices, according to reports. According to Forbes, Saudi Arabia is now rated A-, “a two notch downgrade from S&P’s previous rating of A+, [and] is forecast to have a current account deficit […]
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UAEInside the UAE’s lobbying efforts to lift European weapons-export bans
Emirati officials have in the discussions with European counterparts stressed the Gulf state’s need to defend itself while highlighting the UAE’s drawdown of troops in Yemen, the five people with knowledge of the discussions said. The restrictions had been imposed because of concerns that weapons could be used in the conflict in Yemen between a Saudi-led military coalition, that includes the UAE, and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
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LebanonLebanon Asks IMF for Technical Assistance on Rescue Plan
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LebanonFrance presses Lebanon to form a government quickly
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday urged the Lebanese to form a new government swiftly or risk a financial crisis worsening and threatening the country’s stability. “(They should) form a government quickly because any delay will continue to worsen the situation,” Le Drian told a news conference.
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Taliban TalksUS peace envoy to Afghanistan opens first round of resurrected talks with Taliban
The talks will initially focus on getting a Taliban promise to reduce violence, with a permanent cease-fire being the eventual goal, said a U.S. statement. Khalilzad is also trying to lay the groundwork for negotiations between Afghans on both sides of the protracted conflict.
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LebanonMain Lebanon PM candidate withdraws from consideration
Samir Khatib said the country’s top Sunni religious authority told him the community supports the re-appointment of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who resigned Oct. 29 under fire from anti-government protesters.
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LebanonFrance to convene meeting to mobilize support for Lebanon
France plans to convene a meeting of an international support group for Lebanon on Dec. 11 to mobilize assistance for the country as it grapples with an acute economic crisis, a Lebanese government official said on Friday.
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Taliban TalksU.S. envoy to rejoin Doha talks with Taliban after Kabul visit, says State Dept
Khalilzad arrived in Kabul earlier on Wednesday to follow up on U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Afghanistan last week and to discuss with Afghan officials and others how to convene talks with the Taliban on a political settlement, the State Department said.
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